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Romantic Venice Weekend Break
HIGHLIGHTS: 5 star luxury hotel, Gondola trip on Grand Canal, His and Her massage, Gourmet Dinner, private boat transfers
A sensational romantic weekend break in Venice staying at the Bauer II Palazzo. This Luxury Weekend break offers an ideal special occasion weekend break to celebrate that significant wedding anniversary or birthday. A lovely 40th birthday present!
Ultimate Romantic break in Venice
DAY 1
Fly to Venice. Water transfer to your hotel to start your weekend break to Venice.
On arrival transfer to your hotel, the Bauer Il Palazzo, one of Venice's famous luxury hotels to start your luxury weekend break to Venice.
If travelling from April to October we will arrange a very special exclusive use of the Terrace Jacuzzi from where you can survey Venice as you sip a glass of prosecco and enjoy a bowl of strawberries. Overnight in Venice.
If travelling from April to October we will arrange a very special exclusive use of the Terrace Jacuzzi from where you can survey Venice as you sip a glass of prosecco and enjoy a bowl of strawberries. Overnight in Venice.
DAY 2
Gondola promenade on Grand Canal. Gourmet Dinner
In the morning take a 30 min Gondola trip along the Grand Canal and take in the atmosphere and the architecture that adorns both sides of this spectacular waterway. Spend this afternoon exploring San Marco at leisure.
This evening tantalise your taste buds with the tasting menu in the Met restaurant at the Metropole Hotel. The atmosphere is intimate and sophisticated, the service attentive and discreet. Generous windows offer a scenic view of the island of San Giorgio, while wood panelling, elegantly designed Fortuny lamps, damask cushions create a stylish and intriguing decor in perfect harmony with the creative cuisine of the chef.
Overnight in Venice.
This evening tantalise your taste buds with the tasting menu in the Met restaurant at the Metropole Hotel. The atmosphere is intimate and sophisticated, the service attentive and discreet. Generous windows offer a scenic view of the island of San Giorgio, while wood panelling, elegantly designed Fortuny lamps, damask cushions create a stylish and intriguing decor in perfect harmony with the creative cuisine of the chef.
Overnight in Venice.
DAY 3
Day at leisure to relax during your Venice Weekend Break.
Enjoy a day of exploration during your Venice Weekend Break. If you would like to have a private guide or boat for part of the day we can organise this for you. Overnight in Venice.
DAY 4
His and Her Massage prior to private airport boat transfer after your short break in Venice
After breakfast complete your romantic break with a transfer in the hotel boat across to Bauer Palladio on Giudecca Island for a relaxing “his and her” massage.
Finally transfer by boat to the airport for your flight home after your weekend luxury break packed with the best of what Venice has to offer.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Venice in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Finally transfer by boat to the airport for your flight home after your weekend luxury break packed with the best of what Venice has to offer.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Venice in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
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Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £1,540
Includes Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Bauer II Palazzo, Activities, Private Transfers, Gourmet Dinner at Metropole
A La Carte Optional Extras
Opera at la Fenice or Musica a Palazzo
Spectacular Firework light up of Venice
Historical Regatta viewed from Private Gondola
Private Venice Highlights Tour
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Opera at la Fenice or Musica a Palazzo
Enjoy the splendour of Opera at La Fenice rebuilt to its former glory. La Fenice is one of the most famous theatres in Europe, the site of many famous operatic premieres. Since opening and being named La Fenice, it has twice burned and been rebuilt. Programme rotates between La Boheme, Rigoletto, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Traviata, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Don Giovanni, Figaro, Il Traviate.
Alternatively lower key but equally spectacular is attending a recital at Musica a Palazzo. Enjoy a revival of the 18th century musical parlour in a splendid Palazzo, frescoed by Tiepolo and overlooking the Grand Canal. The evening revolves around the interaction between the artists, the musicians and the audience. The intimate nature of the setting, the finest lyrical voices and the refined costumes make this a truly unique experience, The evening moves through several staterooms of the Palace so as to take advantage of the wonderful and historical setting.
Please note the opera rotates between La Traviata, Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Love Duets depending on the day.
Price Per Person: From £46 to £174
Alternatively lower key but equally spectacular is attending a recital at Musica a Palazzo. Enjoy a revival of the 18th century musical parlour in a splendid Palazzo, frescoed by Tiepolo and overlooking the Grand Canal. The evening revolves around the interaction between the artists, the musicians and the audience. The intimate nature of the setting, the finest lyrical voices and the refined costumes make this a truly unique experience, The evening moves through several staterooms of the Palace so as to take advantage of the wonderful and historical setting.
Please note the opera rotates between La Traviata, Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Love Duets depending on the day.
Price Per Person: From £46 to £174
Spectacular Firework light up of Venice
On July 17th Il Redentore, one of the Venetians most treasured festivities takes place. It originated as a thanksgiving for deliverance from the 1575 plague which killed 30% of the population.
In your private gondola you will be taken across the lagoon to reach the best place to watch the spectacular fireworks whilst sipping prosecco.
The fireworks and reflections in the lagoon produce a kaleidoscope of colours that silhouette the spires, domes and bell towers of the city providing an amazing show.
This trip last 2 hours
Price Per Person: From £295
In your private gondola you will be taken across the lagoon to reach the best place to watch the spectacular fireworks whilst sipping prosecco.
The fireworks and reflections in the lagoon produce a kaleidoscope of colours that silhouette the spires, domes and bell towers of the city providing an amazing show.
This trip last 2 hours
Price Per Person: From £295
Historical Regatta viewed from Private Gondola
On the 4th September Gondoliers in costume sail in reproduction 16th Century boats following the state galley. You have the exclusive opportunity to miss the crowds on the bridges and experience this show in your own private gondola.
Your gondola tour will start at St Marks square and follow the historical recreation all the way through the Rialto. You sill stop on the Grand Canal to give you opportunity to see the boats close up. This tour lasts 2 hrs.
Price Per Person: From £255
Your gondola tour will start at St Marks square and follow the historical recreation all the way through the Rialto. You sill stop on the Grand Canal to give you opportunity to see the boats close up. This tour lasts 2 hrs.
Price Per Person: From £255
Private Venice Highlights Tour
Private 4 hr Tour with your own guide to see the must see highlights of Venice: St Marks Square and Cathedral, Doges Palace and Venetian Prisons
Price Per Person: From £170
Price Per Person: From £170
A La Carte Extensions
Verona Opera Holidays Extension
Based at the Romantic Relais Il Sogno di Giulietta Hotel this romantic weekend away includes private transfers, Central seats for the Opera in the outstanding 1st Century AD Arena di Verona and a FREE Verona Card
DAY 1
Private car transfer from Venice to Verona to your hotel to start your Verona Opera Holiday Extension.
1 1/4 hr transfer by private car (or by train if you would prefer) to Verona. You will stay in an executive room in argubably the most romantic Relais in the world- The Il Sogno di Giulietta Hotel.
Your opera tickets and your FREE Verona pass will be waiting at reception for you. Valid for 3 days the Verona Pass offers you unlimited bus transfers around town and access to monuments, churches and museums.
Rest of day at leisure.
Your opera tickets and your FREE Verona pass will be waiting at reception for you. Valid for 3 days the Verona Pass offers you unlimited bus transfers around town and access to monuments, churches and museums.
Rest of day at leisure.
DAY 2
Day at Leisure, Attend Verona Opera
Breakfast and day at leisure to make full use of your Verona Card or alternatively choose one of our optional trips to Valpolicella or Lake Garda for instance.
This evening attend the Opera.
We can also organise as an a la carte optional extra a pre theatre dinner in Piazza Bra watching the atmosphere build or at the Ante Prima Opera, where you can enjoy a musical interlude at the piano as artists introduce you to the opera you are about to see.
The 2011 opera season runs from the 17 June - 3rd Sept and features the following:
AIDA - June 18,26,30 - July 10,13,17,19,24,26,30 - Aug 07,14,28,31 - Sept 03
BARBER OF SEVILLE - June 25 - July 01,08,14,22,29
LA TRAVIATA - June 17,24 - July 02,12,16,21,28 - Aug- 4,11
LA BOHEME - Aug 6,13,19,26,30 - Sept 02
NABUCCO - July 09,15,20,23,27 - Aug 05,12,21,25 -Sept 01
ROMEO & JULIET - Aug 20,24,27
This evening attend the Opera.
We can also organise as an a la carte optional extra a pre theatre dinner in Piazza Bra watching the atmosphere build or at the Ante Prima Opera, where you can enjoy a musical interlude at the piano as artists introduce you to the opera you are about to see.
The 2011 opera season runs from the 17 June - 3rd Sept and features the following:
AIDA - June 18,26,30 - July 10,13,17,19,24,26,30 - Aug 07,14,28,31 - Sept 03
BARBER OF SEVILLE - June 25 - July 01,08,14,22,29
LA TRAVIATA - June 17,24 - July 02,12,16,21,28 - Aug- 4,11
LA BOHEME - Aug 6,13,19,26,30 - Sept 02
NABUCCO - July 09,15,20,23,27 - Aug 05,12,21,25 -Sept 01
ROMEO & JULIET - Aug 20,24,27
DAY 3
Day at Leisure or optional extras
Breakfast and day at leisure to make full use of your Verona Card or alternatively choose one of our optional extra trips.
DAY 4
Private transfer to airport after your Verona Opera Break
Breakfast and at leisure prior to your private driver transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Optional A La Carte Extra: On your spare days in Verona why not take up one of our very special experiences. Lunch at Lake Garda followed by a visit to the beautiful privately owned Garda Island is a must. Alternatively wine tastings in Valpolicella or Verona are fun!
Optional A La Carte Extra: On your spare days in Verona why not take up one of our very special experiences. Lunch at Lake Garda followed by a visit to the beautiful privately owned Garda Island is a must. Alternatively wine tastings in Valpolicella or Verona are fun!
Price per person: From £995
Includes 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Il Sogno di Giulietta Hotel, Activities, Private Transfers, Central Verona Opera ticket
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