DAY 1:

Private transfer from Barcelona airport to the hotel in Barcelona. leisure time to enjoy the city. shopping could be one option in Barcelona or you could watch a football game.

Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.

DAY 2:

Breakfast at the hotel. Half day private Barcelona sightseeing tour. discover Barcelona with a general approach to its main tourist sights. The gothic cathedral, which has always been the heart of the city, located in the very downtown and flanked by the remains of the city walls. outside view from Plaça de la Catedral. Plaça Catalunya: the reference to all visitors, considered the tourist city centre, a link between the medieval part and the modernist extension of Barcelona.

Modernist art and Architecture sights:

• Passeig de Gràcia, with the highest concentration of modernist buildings in the city. among others, enjoy of an outside view of Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.
• Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s greatest work and undoubtedly Barcelona’s most identifiable monument. and Montjuïc hill, a dominant feature of the city’s skyline, with 92’s Olympic ring, 1929’s exhibition area and important museums as Miró foundation. the best views of the city are to be enjoyed from here.

Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.

DAY 3:

Breakfast at the hotel. for today you will have tickets for the opera, Gran Teatre del Liceu. situated on La Rambla in Barcelona, the gran Teatre del Liceu, is one of the world’s leading opera houses. since its opening in 1847 it has staged some of the finest international productions featuring some of the world’s most renowned singers and conductors. due to its spectacular auditorium and other spaces it has become one of Barcelona’s landmarks and an essential place to visit. over the years it has continued to fulfil its role as a culture and arts centre and become one of the symbols of the city. the basic aims of the gran Teatre del Liceu are the creation of works of art, using music as their primary language and the dissemination of this art to the widest possible audience. moreover the gran Teatre del Liceu was the first european theatre which obtained in 2004 the certification for environmental management system in accordance with the ISO-14001 regulation, fulfilling with the international standards for the environmental management systems. the Palau de la Música Catalana was built between 1905 and 1908 and is the only concert venue in this style to be listed as a world heritage site by Unesco (4th december 1997). The Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of catalan art nouveau, which today represents an essential landmark in the cultural and social life of Catalonia. the building is designed around a central metal structure covered in glass, which exploits natural light to make the Domènech i Montaner’s masterpiece into a magical music box which brings together all the decorative arts: sculpture, mosaic, stained glass and ironwork. One special part of the Palau is the great sala Lluís Millet, or Lluís Millet hall. the hall is two storeys high, with great stained glass windows decorated with floral designs, giving an extraordinary effect. even more exceptional is the Balcony that can be seen through these windows, with its double colonnade decorated with distinctive colours and ornamentation. A further exceptional setting is the foyer of the Palau, which has room for a large number of people, even seated at tables, both when there are performances and When it is used as a separate restaurant- cafeteria. especially the wide arches built With bricks and green and floral-pattern glazed ceramics give this area a distinctive air or its very own.

Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.

Operas 2024

LA CENERENTOLA

“Cinderella” is an opera by Rossini commissioned by the Teatro Valle in Rome due to the censorship that banned the original work as immoral. The story is based on the famous fable by Charles Perrault and features Angelina as Cinderella, with notable changes such as a tyrannical stepfather named Don Magnifico instead of a wicked stepmother. The opera is renowned for its energy, famous crescendos, and the contrast between serious and comic characters. Despite being written in just 24 days, the work is a blend of humor and vocal virtuosity, offering timeless lessons for society. Come and see for yourself this excellent production by “Teatro dell’Opera di Roma”.

• May: 18 (19:00 pm), 19 (17:00pm), 21 (19:30 pm), 22 (19:30pm), 24 (19:30 pm), 28 (19:30pm), 29 (19:30 pm), 31 (19:30pm)
• June: 1 (18:00 pm)

Approximate running time: 2h 30min

EL MESÍAS (MESSIAH)

“The Messiah” by Handel is a celebrated masterpiece that touches on themes of faith, healing, and resurrection. Composed in just 24 days, it premiered in Dublin in 1742. This interpretation, as presented by director Robert Wilson, is based on Mozart’s 1789 German version. Wilson sees “The Messiah” as more of a spiritual journey than a purely religious work, emphasizing its message of hope and societal transformation. The performance is a fusion of Mozart’s adaptations and Handel’s original score, resulting in a powerful and emotional rendition.

• Sept: 27, 29 | 19:30 pm
• Mar: 16 (19:00 pm), 18 (19:30pm), 19 (19:30 pm), 21 (19:30pm), 23 (19:00 pm), 24 (17:00pm), 25 (19:30 pm), 26 (19:30pm)

Approximate running time: 2h 30min

EL LAGO DE LOS CISNES (SWAN LAKE)

“Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky has become the epitome of dance as an art form over the years. It stands out for its numerous stage adaptations and choreographic versions, making it a dominant presence in the world of dance. Premiered in 1877 in Moscow, the ballet is known for its gothic-romantic fantasy elements, featuring a plot filled with deception, love, and sacrifice in a magical setting. The story revolves around the perfidious Rothbart, a half-human, half-animal wizard, and Prince Siegfried. Rothbart uses one of his enchanted swans to trap the prince, but love blossoms between Siegfried and Odette, a maiden under a spell who is transformed into a swan. This transformation symbolizes the fateful nature of love and seductive illusion. Despite the threat of impending doom, love ultimately prevails over evil. The opera remains a timeless classic and an aesthetic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences, even in the digital age.

• Jul: 19 (19:30 pm), 19 (19:00 pm), 21(18:00 pm), 22 (19:30 pm), 23(19:30pm)

Approximate running time: 2h 30min

Further options on request.

Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.

DAY 4:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Leisure time, enjoy the weather and cuisine in this charming and cosmopolitan city. find little gems in the city like the Poble Espanyol (a traditional spanish village in miniature) or Plaza del Born. besides you could explore the stadium Camp Nou or enjoying shopping in an outlet village.

Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.

DAY 5:

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Private transfer from the hotel to Barcelona airport.

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