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Lake Garda & the Verona Opera
Spend an unforgettable night at the opera, enjoying a performance of Nabucco (9-day holiday) or Aida (10-day holiday) in a timeless venue, as well as exploring the fascinating city of Verona. Fully acquaint yourself with beautiful Lake Garda where our excursions touch the most renowned lakeside resorts in both north and south areas of the lake, and also venture to the charming Isola del Garda by boat, discovering a picturesque haven of scenic Italian landscapes!
Tour Includes
- A ticket to the Verona Opera
- 8 or 9 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 1 lunch and 5 or 6 evening meals
- Local joining points
9 days from £1,499pp
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 9 or 10 day itinerary
Please Note: The 9-day itinerary features the Nabucco performance at the Verona Opera.
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
We continue our journey to the Hotel Villa Mulino in Garda.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Discover the delightful lakeside villages of Malcesine and Riva del Garda as we take a relaxing tour of northern Lake Garda. Malcesine is a beautiful and quintessential Lake Garda town with narrow winding streets and a 14th-century castle that gives fantastic views of the town and lake from its clock tower. Riva del Garda has a beautiful little port, with houses tightly packed around the water's edge.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Enjoy a day at leisure or join us as we embark on a fantastic optional excursion to the southern shores of Lake Garda, where we’ll get to explore the pretty town of Sirmione and enjoy a short peninsula cruise. This famous town is known for its beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere, and we’ll be able to take in its many sights. These include the 13th century Scaliger Castle, and the churches of Sant’Anna della Rocca, San Pietro in Mavino and Santa Maria Maggiore. Spend time relaxing in this charming town and enjoy the scenery of this beautiful part of Italy.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2025 | |
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| South Lake Tour and Peninsula Cruise | 2025 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Departing from Garda's port, we set sail to visit Lake Garda's very own island home for a unique experience. Upon arrival, a local guide will explain the history of the island and of the imposing Venetian Villa designed by the architect Luigi Rovelli in the early 1900s. We take a walk around terraces and layered Italian gardens which all slope down to the lake brimming with local and exotic plants, rare essences and unique flowers. Here you can enjoy the most evocative views of the lake from a unique perspective.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
After a morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, the highlight of the holiday sees you make the short journey to Verona. Lose yourself in the maze of 13th-century streets that formed the backdrop to Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers. Enjoy an aperitif in a cafe in Piazza Bra, in the shadow of the immense arena.
This evening, take your place in the amphitheatre, soaking up the atmosphere as darkness begins to fall and the stage is set for the performance of opera. For opera buffs, enthusiastic amateurs or simply lovers of truly special occasions, a night at the Verona Opera Festival is a memorable experience to treasure forever.
Please note: there is a large amount of walking involved, as well as many steps to negotiate, during our visit to the opera. Seating is in the Gradinata Sector 4 area, (numbered places) on the steps of the Arena. Upgraded seating may be available on request, at an additional cost.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Included Highlights
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore independently.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Depart and travel through to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Please Note: The 10-day itinerary features the Aida performance at the Verona Opera.
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
We continue our journey to the Hotel Villa Mulino in Garda.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Discover the delightful lakeside villages of Malcesine and Riva del Garda as we take a relaxing tour of northern Lake Garda. Malcesine is a beautiful and quintessential Lake Garda town with narrow winding streets and a 14th-century castle that gives fantastic views of the town and lake from its clock tower. Riva del Garda has a beautiful little port, with houses tightly packed around the water's edge.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Enjoy a day at leisure or join us as we embark on a fantastic optional excursion to the southern shores of Lake Garda, where we’ll get to explore the pretty town of Sirmione and enjoy a short peninsula cruise. This famous town is known for its beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere, and we’ll be able to take in its many sights. These include the 13th century Scaliger Castle, and the churches of Sant’Anna della Rocca, San Pietro in Mavino and Santa Maria Maggiore. Spend time relaxing in this charming town and enjoy the scenery of this beautiful part of Italy.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| South Lake Tour & Peninsula Cruise | 2025 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Enjoy another day at leisure today or join us on an optional excursion to the Dolomites. Prepare to be awed by the incredible variety of diverse landscapes, from lush valleys to towering peaks. These beautiful mountains offer endless opportunities for exploration on our optional coach tour, as we take in the splendid scenery here and stop for a number of photo opportunities!
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Italian Dolomites | 2025 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
After a morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, the highlight of the holiday sees you make the short journey to Verona. Lose yourself in the maze of 13th-century streets that formed the backdrop to Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers. Enjoy an aperitif in a cafe in Piazza Bra, in the shadow of the immense arena.
This evening, take your seat in the amphitheatre, soaking up the atmosphere as darkness begins to fall and the stage is set for the performance of opera. For opera buffs, enthusiastic amateurs or simply lovers of truly special occasions, a night at the Verona Opera Festival is a memorable experience to treasure forever.
Please note: there is a large amount of walking involved, as well as many steps to negotiate, during our visit to the opera. Seating is in the Gradinata Sector 4 area, (numbered places) on the steps of the Arena. Upgraded seating may be available on request, at an additional cost.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Included Highlights
Today, enjoy a day at leisure to explore independently.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Departing from Garda's port, we set sail to visit Lake Garda's very own island home for a unique experience. Upon arrival, a local guide will explain the history of the island and of the imposing Venetian Villa designed by the architect Luigi Rovelli in the early 1900s. We take a walk around terraces and layered Italian gardens which all slope down to the lake brimming with local and exotic plants, rare essences and unique flowers. Here you can enjoy the most evocative views of the lake from a unique perspective.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Depart and travel through to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Got a question about
this holiday?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team are ready and waiting to help with any further information you need!
Accommodation
You will stay for six or seven nights at the 3-star Villa Mulino in the centre of Garda town.
Overnight stays in Belgium or northern France will be in city-style hotels.
Hotel Villa Mulino
The 3-star Villa Mulino is set just 200 metres from the shores of Lake Garda in a converted former watermill. Retaining many original features, the hotel is an absolutely charming place to stay, featuring a pool area and gardens which make a perfect place to relax and enjoy your Lake Garda holiday. From here, it’s just a couple of minutes’ walk into the old town of Garda where there are a number of fine eateries and traditional bars with fantastic views across the lake. The restaurant serves authentic Italian and international cuisine, including regular live music and dancing in the evenings.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Shower
- Telephone
- Free WiFi (Bedrooms only)
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Silver Service Coach
More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.
Silver Service Features
- Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
- A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
- Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
- Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.
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