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NZZ Reader Trip: Munich Opera Festival

Opera Maria Stuarda

Munich combines great operatic art with royal history and Bavarian joie de vivre. As part of the Munich Opera Festival, you will experience Donizetti's masterpiece Maria Stuarda at the Bavarian State Opera. A city tour, a visit to the magnificent Residenz and plenty of time for your own discoveries complete this special cultural trip. You will stay at the traditional 5-star Hotel Bayerischer Hof in the heart of Munich.

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Day 1: Switzerland – Munich

A comfortable journey to Munich in the Car Rouge, with 2+1 seating. On arrival, you will check into your room at the renowned Hotel Bayerischer Hof, which, with its central location and time-honoured elegance, ranks among the city's finest addresses. In the evening, enjoy a shared dinner at the hotel and get into the spirit of the cultural days ahead.

Day 2: Munich & opera

On a city tour and a guided walk, you will get to know the main sights of the Bavarian capital. The afternoon is at your leisure for your own activities. In the early evening, an opera aperitif will prepare you for the musical highlight of the trip. You will then attend Gaetano Donizetti's ‘Maria Stuarda’ at the Bavarian State Opera, one of the great masterpieces of Italian bel canto.

Day 3: Munich & opera (optional)

In the morning, you visit the Munich Residenz, for centuries the seat of the Bavarian dukes, electors and kings. On a guided tour, you will discover the magnificent. The afternoon is yours. Optionally, you can attend Richard Strauss's ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Gärtnerplatztheater in the evening.

Day 4: Munich – Switzerland

After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to Munich. With many musical and cultural impressions, you set off on the comfortable return journey to Switzerland.

The time-honoured 5-star Hotel Bayerischer Hof is one of Munich's most renowned addresses. It is centrally located in the Old Town, just a few steps from the Residenz and the Bavarian State Opera. Elegant rooms, excellent dining and first-class service ensure a stylish stay in the heart of the city.

  • Terrace of the Blue Spa at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof with a view of Munich's skyline
  • Table with flowers under a parasol on the terrace, view of the Frauenkirche, Hotel Bayerischer Hof.
  • Elegant atrium area at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Munich, with seating groups and glass dome.
  • Hotel pool in the inner courtyard with illuminated columns, surrounded by glass walls.
  • Hotel bar at the Bayerischer Hof Munich
  • Front view of the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich with trees and street.

Included services

  • Travel in the Car Rouge, 2+1 seating
  • Accompanied by a music expert
  • Accommodation in a select 5-star hotel
  • 3 x B&B (room with breakfast buffet)
  • 1 x dinner at the hotel incl. drinks
  • Opera aperitif with wine and canapés
  • City tour of Munich
  • Opera ticket (1st category)
  • Car Rouge audio system

Car Rouge Premium coach

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

  • Red Premium armchairs with headrests in the Car Rouge
  • View down the aisle of the Car Rouge with 2+1 seating
  • Armrest with smartphone holder and charging port at the seat
  • 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in 2+1 seating
  • Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
  • Unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
  • Multi-channel audio at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

Three burgundy Car Rouge coaches in front of the depot

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