Itinerary
Wed 23 Jun
Early afternoon arrival in Paris and transfer to the 4-star Sofitel Le Scribe Hotel or similar. A welcome dinner will be served in the hotel or a local restaurant.
Thu 24 Jun
This morning we take a guided backstage tour of the Palais Garnier. Created by the architect Charles Garnier in 1875, the Palais Garnier consists of an “Italian-style” auditorium, with its ceiling painted in 1964 by Marc Chagall, and opulent public areas. The tour will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant. In the evening transfer to the Opéra Bastille for your first ballet performance.
Fri 25 Jun
Today is at leisure for you to make your own choice of the city’s many attractions. In the evening we return to the Palais Garnier for the second performance in the tour.
Sat 26 Jun
Check out and transfer to Gare du Nord for your homeward journey on Eurostar.
Programme
24 Jun 19.30
ROMÉO ET JULIETTEInc
Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev
Music: Sergey Prokofiev
C: Vello Pähn
Venue: Opéra Bastille
25 Jun 19.30
HOMMAGE À ROLAND PETITInc
Programme: Le Jeune homme et la Mort / Carmen / Le rendez-vous
Choreography: Roland Petit
Music: Bach / Bizet / Kosma
C: Pierre Dumoussaud
Venue: Palais Garnier
Rail
Eurostar
23 Jun London St Pancras - Paris Gare du Nord dep: 10.24 arr: 13.47
26 Jun Paris Gare du Nord - London St Pancras dep: 13.13 arr: 14.39
Train schedules are subject to alteration.
Train from other UK stations can be arranged on request. If more convenient, flights from your local airport can be arranged on request.
Prices per person
| Tour price | £1945 |
| Single room supplement | £495 |
| Standard Premier upgrade from | £200 |
| Land-only tour price | £1845 |
| Deposit required | £500 |
| Tour code | PAR1 |
Tour price includes: Rail travel, group transfers from and to station and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, one dinner, one lunch, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, best category ticket for each included performance, restaurant guide and city notes, the services of our local representative or tour manager.