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Verona Opera, Venice & Lake Garda
From our base on the stunning shores of Lake Garda, join an array of wonderful excursions before we enjoy the spectacle of top class opera, in the fabulous open air setting, the famous Verona Roman amphitheatre. Enjoy a visit to the floating city of Venice, where you can see the celebrated sights, from the Bridge of Sighs to St. Mark’s Square. Join an optional tour and explore the picturesque villages of Lake Garda, including the spectacular Sirmione, or why not participate in some local wine tasting and enjoy a tipple or two. Of course the highlight of the tour is that of the Opera, which you will see at the spectacular Arena di Verona. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the amazing acoustics of your chosen opera performance.
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- 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 1 lunch and 5 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 9 day itinerary
Please note: the order of the itinerary is subject to change.
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
We depart our overnight hotel early this morning as we begin our journey towards Italy. We arrive late this evening at our hotel on Lake Garda where we will stay for the next six nights.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Today is free for you to relax and explore your new surroundings. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and is a popular holiday destination. The northern part of the lake is the narrowest point and is surrounded by mountains, the majority of which belong to the Gruppo del Baldo. After a relaxing morning, why not join our optional afternoon Taste of Italy excursion? We make our way to a Cantina where the wine experts will explain about the different grapes from the area, used in the production of the wine. You will then have the chance to taste both red and white wines as well as sample some of the local produce of the area.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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).
Join our included excursion to the 'floating city' of Venice. Venice is renowned for its beauty, architecture and its artwork. It is the world’s only pedestrian city, which makes it easy to explore on foot. Be sure to see some of the famous sights such as the Doge’s Palace, the symbolic seat of Venetian power and the enclosed Bridge of Sighs. A visit to St. Mark’s Square, the principal public square of Venice, is also a must. It is dominated at its eastern end by the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, a superb example of the Romanesque-Byzantine style. Perhaps take a ride on a gondola, with your expert gondolier steering you through the busy waterways of Venice (at own cost) or maybe sit back and relax at Harry’s Bar with one of their famous Bellini cocktails, the choice is yours. To make the most of your visit, why not join an optional Venice lagoon cruise where we view St. Mark’s Square and several of the small islands including San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Sant’Erasmo and Vignole. We also pass Murano Island, famous for its glassmaking, before returning to St. Mark's Square.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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).
Today you have the opportunity to visit some of the other shoreside towns on Lake Garda on our optional tour along the eastern shore of the lake. The lake itself is the largest in Italy and a popular holiday destination. It has numerous small islands and five main ones, the largest being Isola del Garda. We visit the towns of Lazise, and Garda, the principal town of the area. Spend time exploring the narrow streets of the old village or relax in one of the many cafés. We also see the ancient fortified town of Sirmione, the gem of the peninsular, located on the south of the lake, from where there will be the opportunity to take to the water and sail along the Sirmione peninsula. Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque views of the surrounding area from the lake itself.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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 a morning at leisure. After lunch in resort, we travel to Verona where you have the afternoon free to explore ahead of this evening’s included opera performance at one of the world’s most beautiful open-air venues – the Arena di Verona. The Roman amphitheatre is a stunning venue in which to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the amazing acoustics of your chosen performance.
After the performance and an evening to remember, we return to our hotel.
The opera performance you will see is dependent on which departure date you select:
- 18th July 2020 The Stars of the Opera
- 25th July 2020 Aida
- 15th August 2020 Aida
- 29th August 2020 Turandot
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Included Highlights
*This excursion may be unsuitable for people with walking difficulties.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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).
To Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Verona Opera - A Gradinata (C - F) ticket is included for the performance. Ticket upgrades are also available:
Gradinata (C - F) Included - Unnumbered seats on the upper stone steps* of the arena.
Gradinata Numerata Centrale - Sector 1 Upgrade (supplement from £80pp ) - Numbered, iron low-backed chairs* directly facing the stage.
Poltrone Upgrade (supplement from £99pp) - Numbered, backed chairs* in second sector stalls and stand.
*Please note cushions can be hired in the amphitheatre.
Accommodation
You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Club Hotel La Vela in Torbole-sul-Garda.
Overnight stays in Belgium or northern France will be in city-style hotels.
