For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. https://italian-short-breaks.co.uk/italian-short-breaks/music/verona-opera-holidays/lake-garda-trips/ Verona Opera and Lake Garda Holiday Break available: Sold out 5 days For those wanting to experience a cultural trip with several days in idyllic surroundings on the lake, this break is hard to beat! Verona is home to one of the oldest Roman arenas in the world. Every summer from late June to the beginning of September, the doors open and the lavish sets come out, for another season of fantastic operas! We specialise in providing the best seats in the house. Move onto Lake Garda where you have a wonderful hotel with views over the lake. Here you have a chance to unwind and take life at your own pace. Verona and Lake Garda are very near to most Italian cities. From Verona it is a short distance to Verona, Florence, Milan, Lake Maggiore, and our favourite - The Siena Palio Race. Highlights Attend Arena di Verona Opera in the very best seats (Gold Central Stall Seats) Verona Pass Card providing free access to most museums and churches 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in central 4 star hotels; 2 nights in Verona and 2 nights in Lake Garda with a lake view room Private Airport and hotel Transfers Flexibility to tailor the break to you Flights Day by Day Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Verona & Private Airport Transfer to your hotel Fly to Verona and take your private transfer to your chosen hotel in the centre of Verona, within walking distance of the Arena. Waiting for you at hotel reception will be your opera tickets and your Verona Pass Card. The Verona Pass Card allows free access to many of the local churches and museums. it also comes with a helpful map to help you get your bearings and prioritise the main sights of interest to you. Rest of day at leisure. page 1/8
Day 2 Day at Leisure and Attend the Opera at the Arena di Verona Spend the day exploring Verona. You can enjoy Juliet s Balcony and Tomb, walk along the battlements at Castelvecchio or visit the various museums and churches all free with your Verona Pass Card. This evening attend the opera at the Arena di Verona in your Gold Central Stall seats. These are the very best seats in the arena, positioned about halfway back on the ground. With the rows sloping down towards the stage, you have the perfect view of the opera taking place in front of you. For a flavour of this spectacle please click on the arrow on the photo opposite. The Verona Opera 2018 schedule runs from 22 June 1 September, however we only have availability from 16 July 1 September: Carmen Jul 17, 21 Aug 3, 9, 12, 22, 25, 28, 31 Aida Jul 19, 22, 27 Aug 2, 5, 7, 11, 19, 23, 29 Sep 01 Turandot Jul 18, 26 Nabucco Jul 20, 28 Aug 10, 18 Roberto Bolle & Friends Jul 25 Special Opera night: Aug 26 The Barber of Seville Aug 4, 8, 17, 24, 30 Photos 1-6 inclusive opposite, copyrighted to Fondazione Arena di Verona. A la Carte Optional Extras Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting page 2/8
For those wine connoisseurs, this is a treat. Located within walking distance of your hotel is this small family run restaurant. The Maitre will take you to the cellar and introduce you to 3-4 wines. Price Per Person: From 50 for Wine Tasting Price Per Person: From 90 for Wine Tasting & Lunch Price Per Person: From 100 for Wine Tasting & Dinner Day 3 Private Transfer to Lake Garda and Evening at Leisure Mid morning private transfer to your Lake Garda hotel. Grand Hotel Gardone is a 4 star hotel located near a small town and the pier for those wanting to book the Garda Island boat trip. All rooms have incredible views overlooking the lake. Spend the rest of your day settling in or enjoy the outdoor pool. The climate on the lake is much less humid and you have a break from the crowds so you can unwind in style and perhaps a cocktail! Day 4 Day at Leisure Day at leisure to explore Lake Garda, head into Gardone town, take a taxi to Salo harbour, or Sirmione; the last of which is positioned on the bottom of the lake. Enjoy the castle and some shopping. Alternatively opt for one of our optional extras. We would particularly recommend visiting Garda Island with its stunning gardens and villas. For more information please see below. page 3/8
A la Carte Optional Extras Lake Garda - Visit Isola del Garda (Garda Island) This is our most popular tour and with good reason. Wander down to the pier where you will join a public boat, to be taken across the scenic lake arriving at the privately owned Isola del Garda. Once there you will be given a tour of the island, perhaps even by the Borghese Cavazza family themselves, and get to learn the history of the island. The tour will include the neo gothic Venetian style villa, the landscaped luscious gardens and the fantastic view over the lake, along with tasting some of the local wine and olive oil. Arrive back on the mainland and rest of day at leisure. Price per person From: 40 Lake Garda - Villa Novare Wine Tasting Set in the sweeping landscape of the Valpolicello countryside is the Villa Mosconi. The villa is nestled in the ancient region well known for its wine, wine cellars and clear running water. In 1936 Villa Mosconi created the name of Amarone, one of the most respected wines of the region. On this day you will have your private transfer to drive you to this scenic location and be given a tour of both the majestic house and garden. At the end of the tour, you will be able to taste 4 wines from the local Valpolicello region along with finding out their history. Your private transfer will take you back to the hotel after. Price Per Person: From 280 Lake Garda - Byblos Spa Day page 4/8
Transfer to Byblos Art Hotel and pamper yourself for the day at their luxurious spa. Enjoy the illuminated pool with hydromassage and chromotherapy, sauna, steam bath and tropical showers. Included are 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment and 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant. Price Per Person: From 350 Day 5 At Leisure until Private Airport Transfer for flight home At leisure until your private airport transfer for your flight home at the end of your Verona Opera and Lake Garda Break. Alternatively, if you wanted to experience more of Italy, please click here for a link of one of the multi Italy breaks we offer. Where You'll Stay Hotel Firenze - Verona (4 Star) the Arena, the House and Tomb of Juliet, the Roman Theatre, Castelvecchio with its unique military bridge and Scaligeri Arches along with the tombs of the medieval Signoria family. All rooms have recently been refurbished, have air conditioning and bathrooms either with Jacuzzi or shower with steam sauna. This hotel is only a 10 minute walk from the Arena. page 5/8
Hotel Accademia - Verona (4 Star) All rooms are spacious and feature air conditioning. A breakfast buffet is served every morning and includes both sweet and savoury options. Restaurant Accademia specialises in Veneto food and wine, with meals prepared with fresh local products. This is our most popular hotel for Verona, which consistently comes out top on fantastic feedback. Il Sogno di Giulietta - Verona (5 Star) It is now possible to stay in the kingdom narrated by Shakespeare in one of his most famous works, the lovers nest par excellence. The refined rooms are situated on both sides of the residence, some even having a direct view of Juliet s balcony. All rooms are luxuriously decorated with antique rugs, magnificent drapes and jacuzzis. Grand Hotel Gardone - Lake Garda (4 Star) The Lakeside Rooms have a splendid view of the lake. Refined cuisine with local specialities can be enjoyed at the pool snack bar, the lakeside Veranda restaurant or a candlelight dinner à la carte on the big terrace. Winnie s Piano Bar offers the opportunity for a drink and dance after dinner. There is a jetty for motorboats, private beach, new heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, relax beds, massage area, and Wi-fi in all the public rooms. Hotel Olivi - Lake Garda (4 Star) This charming hotel is framed by a spacious garden of ancient olive trees, which create a quiet peaceful environment in which to relax. Guests will find sundecks and sofas around the large outdoor swimming pool. The hotel reception area is elegant and refined - the lobby is furnished with colourful - modern sofas and the American bar is a great place to meet people over a drink. This hotel also offers health treatments on request and there is a spa just outside. page 6/8
Palace Hotel Villa Cortine Lake Garda - (5 star) All rooms are elegantly furnished with antiques and precious carpets, parquet floor and Venetian glass chandeliers. All room face the magnificent park. Through the secular trees there is a breathtaking view of Lake Garda. Testimonials Everything worked brilliantly and our first opera experience was one to remember for ever! It was so very special. A huge part of being able to completely relax and enjoy the holiday was that everything from start to finish with yourselves had been superbly and efficiently arranged. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and having our holiday arranged by you. It helps so much when you know everything has been arranged to such a standard. Judith I know we discussed on the phone but can confirm that the Opera seats were in a perfect position for us. Grand Hotel Gardone. What a place! As you probably know very grand old school the general vibe was quite like the Ritz (service first class) stretched out along the shores of the lake! Steve Price Per Person: From 1,390 What's Included? 4 nights accommodation with breakfast (Hotel Firenze Verona), (Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda) Gold Central Stall seat at Arena di Verona Verona Pass Card Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person) Private Airport and Garda Transfers Departure airports: Gatwick everyday Manchester Wed & Sat only (both ways) Birmingham Mon & Fri only (both ways) London Stansted Wed & Sat (both ways) Edinburgh Wed & Sat only (both ways) Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights. 2018 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 page 7/8
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