For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. https://italian-short-breaks.co.uk/italian-short-breaks/destinations/verona-opera-packages/romance-break/ Verona Opera and Romantic Venice Break Break available: 20 June - 11 Sept 2019 6 days This break is perfect for celebrating that special birthday or wedding anniversary. Begin the trip staying in the heart of Verona visiting the Arena di Verona built in 30AD. Delight in this history-rich location while enjoying opera in your Gold Central Stall tickets. Then travel by first class train to Venice for several days relaxing in this romantic city. With a whole host of wonderful experiences, you can tailor-make this trip exactly as you had in mind. Highlights Attend the opera at the Arena di Verona in the very best seats (Gold Central Stall) Verona & Venice Pass Cards providing free access to some of the local sites 4 Star Centrally Located hotels Airport and Train Transfers First Class Train from Verona to Venice Day by Day Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Verona and 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 handy map so you can find your way around this small city in no time. Rest of day at leisure. page 1/10
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, Castelvecchio and the various museums and churches all free with your Verona Pass Card. Alternatively, why not add in our Optional Extras wine tasting at Al Cristo. Sample some of the finest wines from the Valpolicello region. 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. With stunning sets and incredible acoustics, this a night to remember! For a flavour of this spectacle please click on the photo link to the right. The Verona Opera 2019 schedule runs from 21 June 7 September: La Traviata 21, 28 June, 11, 19, 25 July, 1, 8, 17, 22, 30 August, 5 September Aida 22, 27 June, 5, 9, 12, 21, 24, 27 July, 3, 9, 18, 25, 28, 31 August, 3, 7 September Il Trovatore 29 June, 4, 7, 20, 26 July Carmen 6, 10, 13, 18, 23 July, 2, 24, 27 August, 4 September Nabucco 28 July Domingo Opera night 4 August Tosca 10, 16, 23, 29 August, 6 September Carmina Burana 11 August Video and Photos 1-6 inclusive opposite, copyrighted to Fondazione Arena di Verona. A la Carte Optional Extras Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting 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 page 2/10
Day 3 Day at Leisure Day at leisure to make further use of your Verona Pass Card, or alternatively why not opt for one of our Optional Extras listed below. We would particularly recommend our Lake Garda day trip, which includes a guided tour of Garda Island and time to explore Sirmione. 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 Verona - Villa del Quar Tasting Menu page 3/10
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 - 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 Day 4 Train Transfer to Venice and Private Watertaxi Transfer to your hotel Private transfer to the train station and first class train to Venice. (Around 1¼ hrs train transfer time.) On arrival in Venice your private watertaxi transfer will transport you to your hotel. Staying at 5 Star Hotel Metropole located with beautiful views over San Giorgio Island and the Grand Canal, this hotel is a 10min walk to St Mark s Square. For the ultimate treat, why not upgrade to a deluxe lagoon view room. A la Carte Optional Extras page 4/10
Venice - Upgrade Hotel Metropole Deluxe Lagoon View Room Hotel Metropole is ideally located on the grand canal, but only a deluxe lagoon view room will provide you with a fantastic vista of San Giorgio Island and the lagoon. The rooms are larger and feature further intricate Venetian design and detail. Price Per Person: From 70 per person per night Day 5 Day at Leisure Start exploring Venice with your St Mark s Pass Card, which allows free beat the queues access to both the Basilica and the Doges Palace. Alternatively choose from one of the Optional Extras listed below. We would particularly recommend a gondola ride or an opera night at La Fenice. A la Carte Optional Extras Venice - Private Highlights Tour For first timers to Venice, this is a great introduction. Your own private guide will take you on a 3-4 hr tour around the Basilica and Doges Palace. You will be able to walk through the prison made famous for temporarily housing Casanova, along with walking over the Bridge of Sighs; prisoners last glimpse of the outside world. Price Per Person: 190 per person Venice - Lagoon Island Regular Excursion page 5/10
Begin this 4hr excursion sailing past San Giorgio Maggiore before disembarking on your first island of Murano. Murano is known for its glass manufacturing and the tour includes a visit to one of the factories. Travel onwards to Burano, an archipelago of four islands, and sample the lace which Burano is famous for. Finish the tour on Torcello, visiting the cathedral and church on this quieter island. Transfer back to Venice. Please note this is in a small group and is not private. Price Per Person: 30 Venice - Semi Private Tour of Murano & Burano The boat will collect you and take you onto both Murano and Burano with your guide. For no more than 8 people in total, this semi private tour, also includes a glass blowing demonstration on Murano. Price: From 160 per person for the small group (up to 8 people in total), to Burano and Murano with glass blowing introduction. Please note this is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. Venice - Gondola Ride Take the complimentary hotel watertaxi into Venice to start your sunset gondola ride tour. Sit back and relax seeing this floating city the only way it can truly be seen. Head along the Grand Canal past a vista of stunning palaces and bridges, before your 30mins tour comes to a finish. Price Per Person: 65 per person page 6/10
Venice - Gourmet Tasting Meal at The Met Enjoy a sumptuous gourmet tasting dinner prepared by the Michelin Starred Chef at The Met restaurant in the beautiful Hotel Metropole, using locally sourced ingredients. Price Per Person: From 150 Venice - Attend La Fenice Opera House This evening attend the opera at La Fenice in your top seats. La Fenice, (The Phoenix) is aptly named as it has burnt down twice in its lifetime. It has been recently re-mastered to its current glory as one of the most famous theatres in Europe. Click on the first photo below for a short video. La Fenice Opera Schedule 2018: Richard III June 29, Jul 01, 03, 05, 07 La Traviata Aug 25, Sept 1, 6, 9, 13, 16, 18, 21, 28, 30 Semiramide Oct 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 Price Per Person: From 175 with Stall (top level) tickets Venice - Musica a Palazzo Opera Evening page 7/10
Whether you are an opera lover wanting a new opera experience, or someone wanting a taster of the opera, this is a great option. Located just along the Grand Canal, this opera takes place right in front of you. There is no stage but only a limited number of chairs, with the singers performing right in front of you! Click on the first photo for a short video. Schedule 2018: La Traviata Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays The Barber of Seville Wednesdays & Sundays Rigoletto Fridays Price: 100 per person. Day 6 Private Watertaxi Airport Transfer for flight home Private watertaxi transfer to the airport for your flight home after your Verona Opera and Venice Short Break. 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 8/10
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. Hotel Metropole - Venice (5 Star) This hotel offers exclusive suites and elegant salons. It has a web of enchantment, a seductive ambiance and an aura of mystery and exoticism. The hotel has period furniture, soft music and relaxing perfumes, which enhance your feeling of relaxation. The Michelin Star Chef at The Met restaurant conjures up an experience for even the most discerning of palettes. Hotel Bonvecchiati - Venice (4 Star) page 9/10
There is a water landing for gondolas and motor boats and a romantic restaurant on the terrace. The rooms at the Bonvecchiati Hotel are in the Venetian style of the best historic hotels in Venice: classic decorations with a modern touch, luxury bathrooms, comfort and services that are a must for the best international 4-star hotels in Venice. Westin Europa & Regina - Venice (5 Star) The hotel offers traditional beauty combined with contemporary conveniences. Each of the five magnificently restored historic buildings date from the 17th to 19th centuries. Enjoy cuisine at the waterside Restaurant or simply sit on the Grand Canal Terrace and breathe in the local atmosphere. Testimonials The trip was every bit as good as we had hoped to Verona and Venice. Both hotels were excellent and staff in both extremely helpful and accommodating. We both thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the service received during booking and your support have been first class and would recommend it as something to do for all! Many thanks again for your help in making the arrangements, a great service indeed! Brian We were extremely pleased with the Verona - Venice 5 day break you arranged for us. The organisation from start to finish was of a high standard. The two hotels were very good especially the Accademia hotel in Verona. All transfers went well and we enjoyed both cities. We will certainly use your company again in the future. Alun & Julia From 1,420 Per Person What's Included? Gold Central Stall Opera Tickets (Top level) Verona & Venice Pass Cards 4 Star Centrally Located Hotels Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person) Departure airport: Gatwick Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights. 2018 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 page 10/10