Tour Includes
- Up front orchestra level seats in theaters
- Four operas
- Deluxe centrally located hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily, six dinners with wine, and one lunch
- Welcome reception with cocktails
- Excursion trip to Versailles
- Private sightseeing
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees to museums
- Deluxe coach services
- Transportation to and from theaters
- Baggage handling
- Guide, driver, and bellboy gratuities
- Complete package with details of all operas listed
Musical Performances
Luxury Hotels
Gourmet Meals
English Speaking Guides
Overview
The Paris Ring Cycle - A Defining Experience of Wagner’s 150th Anniversary Year
In 2026, the opera world marks 150 years since the first complete performance of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, a once-in-a-generation milestone. While Ring Cycles schedule throughout the year, the Paris performances in November are among the final opportunities to experience the Ring during this historic anniversary period, offering a special sense of culmination and reflection.
Presented at the Opéra Bastille, one of Europe’s most technologically advanced and acoustically commanding opera houses, the Paris Ring offers a modern, monumental setting worthy of Wagner’s vast musical architecture. Its expansive stage and sonic clarity allow the orchestra, voices, and drama to unfold with precision and scale—qualities essential to a fully realized Ring Cycle.
This production brings together an outstanding Wagnerian cast led by Andreas Schager as Siegfried, whose vocal stamina and heroic intensity place him among today’s foremost interpreters of the role. Tamara Wilson appears as Brünnhilde, while Iain Paterson as Wotan.
To further enriches the drama, Gerhard Siegel as Mime, Brian Mulligan as Alberich, Mika Kares as Fafner, and Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Erda deliver vividly characterized performances, while Ilanah Lobel-Torres provides lyrical contrast as the Voice of the Wood bird. Together, the ensemble creates a Ring that is musically cohesive, dramatically intelligent, and deeply rewarding for experienced listeners.
Our Paris Ring Cycle journey is designed to reflect the artistic stature of these performances. We stay at the luxury InterContinental Paris - Le Grand hotel in the heart of Paris, allowing for a seamless balance between opera evenings and cultural immersion. The program includes thoughtfully paced explorations of the city’s historic quarters, masterworks at the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, the atmosphere of the Marais, and the luminous beauty of Sainte-Chapelle, along with an excursion to Versailles, gourmet dining experiences and unhurried leisure time ensure space for reflection between performances.
Opera Performances
Paris
November 6 - Das Rheingold at Opéra Bastille November 7 - Die Walküre at Opéra Bastille November 10 - Siegfried at Opéra Bastille November 13 - Götterdämmerung at Opéra Bastille
Itinerary
Monday, November 9. (B,D). PARIS
A guided visit to the Musée du Louvre introduces highlights of the world’s most visited museum, from classical antiquity to the Renaissance. This evening, we enjoy a dinner at a gourmet restaurant.
Wednesday, November 4. (D)* DEPART FOR PARIS
Depart this evening aboard any airline of your choice to Paris, France. Dinner and light breakfast served on the plane.
Thursday, November 5. (B,D). PARIS
Upon arrival at Paris International Airport, you will be transferred by taxi to your five-star luxury Inter Continental Paris - Le Grand hotel, where you will enjoy a nine-night stay. The evening begins with a welcome briefing, followed by a gala dinner at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant.
Friday, November 6. (B,D). PARIS
This morning we explore the historic Marais district on foot, one of Paris’s oldest neighborhoods, known for its aristocratic mansions and vibrant street life. We visit the Musée Carnavalet, dedicated to the history of Paris from Roman times through the modern era.
This evening, we will see the opera Das Rheingold by Wagner at Opéra Bastille.
Saturday, November 7. (B,D). PARIS
Today we will do a comprehensive sightseeing tour by coach and on foot introducing us to the major landmarks of Paris, including the grand boulevards, historic squares, and the hillside neighborhood of Montmartre. We visit the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, offering sweeping views over the city.This evening, we will see the opera Die Walküre by Wagner at Opéra Bastille.
Sunday, November 8. (B) PARIS
This morning is devoted to the Musée d’Orsay, housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station and home to the world’s finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or relaxation.
Tuesday, November 10. (B,D). PARIS
This morning, we visit Sainte-Chapelle, the magnificent Gothic royal chapel located within the medieval Palais de la Cité, once the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century. Built in the 13th century to house sacred Christian relics, the chapel is celebrated for its extraordinary stained-glass windows, which depict over 1,000 biblical scenes and rank among the finest achievements of Gothic architecture in Europe. This evening, we will see the opera Siegfried by Wagner at Opéra Bastille.
Wednesday, November 11. (B,L). PARIS - VERSAILLES
A morning excursion to the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the French kings. We explore the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and portions of the formal gardens. Lunch enroute. Return to Paris in the afternoon. Evening at leisure.
Thursday, November 12. (B,D). PARIS
The day is free for final shopping or cultural visits. This evening, we gather for our Gala Farewell Dinner at a gourmet restaurant.
Friday, November 13. (B,D). PARIS
A free day to enjoy Paris independently—perhaps a final museum visit or a quiet walk through a favorite neighborhood. This evening, we will see the opera Götterdämmerung by Wagner at Opéra Bastille.
Saturday, November 14. (B). PARIS – BACK HOME
We will assist you in arranging transport to the airport for your flight back home arriving the same afternoon. A bien tot. See you soon on another HAT Tour.
* B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner (including wine)
Land Cost
- Double:$16,900 PER PERSON
- Single Supplement:$3,500 PER PERSON
- Deposit:$4,500 PER PERSON
- Balance due:AUGUST 4, 2026
AirFare
Airfare is not included. Please make sure that your airline ticket reads from home to Paris and from Paris back home. We urge you to check airline cancellation penalties before purchasing airline tickets since international departure times and flights can change. We can assist you at no cost to find the most convenient flights from home to Munich and return from Munich back home.
Insurance
Trip cancellation is highly recommended. Some policies wave pre-existing medical conditions if purchased within 15 days of receiving the deposit.
VISA
Starting in 2025, the European Commission will roll out a U.S. style electronic travel authorization system for visitors from countries that are currently not part of the EU. ETIAS is not a visa, and is more accurately referred to as a visa-waiver. The ETIAS, like the ESTA, is a travel authorization for travelers not requiring a visa to visit Europe.
The E.U. Commission has just announced that it expects it will be ready for operation by the fourth quarter of 2026. The ETIAS will be mandatory for citizens of such countries as the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Learn more about the various aspects and implications of ETIAS by visiting the ETIAS website, www.etias.com
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