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/opera-lovers-break/ Verona Opera Lover's Break 2018 Break available: Sold out 4 days Highlights For those craving some culture, Verona should be top of your list. This open air arena with its lavish opera productions is something everyone should experience at least once in their life, whether for a long weekend or a special occasion. Verona is ideally situated for Lake Garda, Venice, the Siena Palio and Milan. This trip can be extended or shortened accordingly with your wishes and more operas added (schedule permitting!) with your requirements. The travel plan below is an example of what we can do. The Very Best Seats in the Arena for the Opera Verona Pass Card giving you free access to most local museums and churches 3 nights accommodation at 4 star central hotel within walking distance of the Arena and other main sites Private airport transfers Day by Day Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Verona and Private Transfer to your Hotel Fly to Verona where your private driver will be waiting to escort you to your chosen hotel. We do not believe in bus transfers and waiting for other passengers to arrive. Located within walking distance of the arena and the main sights, the hotels we use are great for those who want to be independent and wander. 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. With so many fantastic restaurants nearby, let your nose lead you at dinner time! Rest of day at leisure. page 1/7
Day 2 Day at Leisure and Attend the Opera at the Arena di Verona Spend the day exploring Verona with your Verona Pass Card. This comes with a helpful map to help you find your way around and prioritise the main sights of importance to you. You can enjoy Juliet s Balcony and Tomb, Castelvecchio and 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. Around half way back in the middle, these afford the best view of the full spectacle taking place in front of you. For a flavour of this spectacle please click on the photo opposite. Video Courtesy of Fondazione Arena di Verona. 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 Header photo and photos 1-6 inclusive opposite, copyrighted to Fondazione Arena di Verona. A la Carte Optional Extras Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting page 2/7
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 Day at Leisure Day to relax, use your Verona Pass Card or add in an optional extra. We would particularly recommend the Lake Garda Tour which includes a guided tour of Garda Island and some time exploring Sirmione. Alternatively, for those wine connoisseurs, why not head to Villa Novare nestled in the Valpolicello region for a wine tasting. A la Carte Optional Extras Verona - Lake Garda Boat Trip This is our most popular tour and with good reason. You take a private transfer 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. After arriving back on the mainland, your private transfer will take you to Sirmione, a mediaeval castle town where you can wander at your leisure through the town, purchase some souvenirs and enjoy lunch. We recommend La Speranzina Restaurant which boasts beautiful views over the lake. Your private transfer will return you to your hotel late afternoon. Price Per Person: From 220 page 3/7
Verona - 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 165 Verona - Villa del Quar Tasting Menu A short private transfer will take you to Villa del Quar, a Renaissance villa set in the heart of the Italian countryside, surrounded by open fields and vineyards. You will be able to sample a super 4-5 course tasting meal. After, your private transfer will return you to your hotel. Please note we can also arrange wine tastings in the cellar upon request. Price Per Person: From 145 Verona - Day visit to Palladium Villas of Vicenza page 4/7
Today a private guide will take you to visit beautiful Vicenza, with the highlights being Villas Valmarana Al Nani and La Rotonda. Villa La Rotonda was built in the 1570 s as a refined meeting point for Aristocrats and literary idleness, whilst Villa Valmarana Al Nani is situated in a beautiful wide 18th Century Park. You will also visit downtown Vicenza and see the Olympic Theatre, Pizza del Signori and Palladian Basilica. Please note La Rotonda is only open to visit inside on a Wed and Saturday, whilst Valmorana Ai Nani is open Tues- Sun. Price per person: From 325 Verona - Byblos Spa Day 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 255 Verona - Second night at the Opera If one opera experience is not enough, then why not add a second night on (schedule and availability permitting). Price Per Person: From 200 page 5/7
Day 4 Private Transfer for flight home At leisure until your private airport transfer for your flight home at the end of your Verona Opera Lover s Break. Alternatively why not extend your trip to include the Siena Palio Race, Romantic Venice, Renaissance Florence, Puccini Opera Festival in Lucca or La Scala Opera House in Milan. 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. 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) page 6/7
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. Testimoninals Everything was perfect. From the moment we were picked up from the airport, it all went efficiently and smoothly. The Academia hotel was an excellent choice as it was only minutes from the arena and central for everything else. The opera was superb and we had the best seats in the house. We would thoroughly recommend the trip to Isola del Garda, such a beautiful island. Christine I have to say on behalf of Carol and myself that the trip was as close to perfect as to be unbelievable. The transfers and hotels, were brilliant and the Opera took the experience to a whole new level. I really do not know how to thank you all for your help in arranging this trip of a lifetime, other than to offer our heartfelt thanks to you. Russ Price Per Person From: 895 What's Included? 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Firenze Gold Central Stall Opera Ticket Verona Pass Card Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person) Private Airport Transfers Departure airports: Gatwick everyday Manchester Wed & Sat only (both ways) London Stansted Wed & Sat only (both ways) Birmingham Fri & Mon only (both ways) Edinburgh Wed & Sat only (both ways) Southampton 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 7/7