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Italian Short Breaks

A range of Italian Short Breaks that are superb as a special occasion break.

Most of these are based around you attending a specific Italian event such as a Venice Carnival Masked Ball, the Verona Opera or the Siena Palio, but there are also some breaks which share with you the beauty of that destination year round such as Venice, Rome or the Amalfi Coast.

We are the only company in the UK that has such great local access to many of these "closed" events and therefore have a wide range of Carnival Balls breaks as well as fantastic Balcony viewing positions for the Palio, or the best seats at the Opera.

Many of our clients give these as wedding anniversary gift ideas.

Verona Opera Holidays

Open Air Opera at the Arena di Verona in Verona

3 night Verona Opera break is based at your choice of hotel and includes flights, private airport transfers, 2 Gold Central seats for the opera and a FREE Verona Card

Attending the Siena Palio 2013

Our 3 night Siena Palio 2013 break includes Palio tickets for balcony, grandstand or terrace viewing of the Palio, Attending the Palio trials, Participation in Contrada open air dinner, Guided introduction.

Mascheranda Masked Ball at Venice Carnival

Revellers at the Mascheranda Ball at the Venice Carnival

Attend the fabulous Venice Carnival Mascheranda Ball in historical costume, Grand Canal Gondala Promenade in Costume. Stay in one of the best located hotels: Metropole Hotel

Romantic Venice Weekend Break

Romantic Venice Weekend Break

Gondola trip on Grand Canal, Rooftop Jacuzzi with Strawberries and Prosecco, His and Her massage, Gourmet Dinner, private boat transfers

Attend Il Ballo Del Doge at Venice Carnival

Dancers at the Doges Ball at the Venice Carnival

Attend the Ballo del Doge, one of Italy's most prestigious events. Historical Costume hire, Michelin star dinner and concert with cocktail also included. Stay at the elegant Metropole hotel

Verona Opera and Lake Garda Holiday

Dining at Hotel Gardone on the banks of Lake Garda

Magnificent Verona Opera & Lake Garda break with private transfers, Gold Central Stall Opera seat, Verona Card, staying 2 nights in Verona & 2 nights at Hotel Grand Gardone on the banks of Lake Garda in Lake View room with balcony.

Sorrento Luxury Weekend Short Break

3 nights at Grand Hotel Cocumella on Amalfi Coast in Italy, 5 course Tasting Menu, Cooking Demonstration Lesson at the hotel, His and Her Massage

Tiepolo Venetian Masquerade Ball

Masked Entertainers at Venice Carnival

Attend Tiepolo Ball at Venice Carnival in historical costume, gondola ride with dinner in costume. 2 night break staying at Metropole Hotel

Verona Opera 2013 with Palio 2013

Magnificent 3 night Verona Opera break in the very best opera seats combined with balcony viewing of the bareback horse race Palio staying 3 nights in Siena.

La Fenice Opera Venice Weekend Break

2 night Weekend Break away including Gourmet Dinner, Opera evening at La Fenice, Private boat transfers. 2013 is the Bicentenary of Verdis birth with the schedule featuring La Traviata and The Bandits by Verdi.

Venice Carnival Taster Break

This great value Carnival 2014 break offers you the opportunity to participate in both an afternoon hot chocolate event in an elegant cafe in St Marks and a Minuetto dinner dance in historical costume.

Rome Private Tours

3 Night Break staying right in the heart of Rome with private tours of Rome's main highlights; Colosseum, Old Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistene Chapel and the Catacombs.

Romantic Verona Opera Breaks

Juliets Balcony in Verona, Italy

This Verona Opera break is based at ll Sogno di Giulietta and includes private airport transfers, 2 Gold Central seats for the opera, Attend the Prima Opera with wine tasting & buffet and a FREE Verona Card

Ravello Music Festival Weekend Break

ravello music festival

Staying at the 4 star Marmorata Hotel right on the Amalfi Coast you will attend an evocative Ravello music Festival concert, have a His and Her Massage and a 2 Michelin Star tasting menu with a stunning view over the Amalfi Coastline.

The best of ....Il Ballo Del Doge Ball at Venice Carnival

Attend the opening Carnival Ball; The best of ....Il Ballo del Doge masked ball at the Venice Carnival 2014 in historical costumes. Here you will see the most spectacular performances from the last 20 years of Il Ballo Del Doge Masked Ball.

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