Romantic Verona Opera Package
HIGHLIGHTS:
- This Verona Opera break is based at Il Sogno di Giulietta, the most romantic Relais in the world!
- Private airport transfers
- The very best Opera Seats (Gold Central Stall seats)
- Verona Card giving you free access to most museums and churches
If you like opera in the most dramatic of settings it does not get more powerful than attending the Verona Opera Festival. Combined with the food and wine of the area or the beautiful setting of Lake Garda you cannot fail but feel up-lifted.
The Verona opera season runs from 14 June to 06 September and as it is the 100th Anniversary also offers the opportunity to see Aida with the original beautifully restored 1913 Staging and some special Gala performances.
This memorable tailor-made experience staying at Il Sogno di Giulietta , called the most Romantic Relais in the world, certainly offers a special romantic weekend away, and ranks as one of our most popular wedding anniversary gift ideas.
To see feedback from previous clients from their Verona Opera trips
Verona Romantic Interlude
DAY 1
Fly to Verona. Private Hotel transfer to start your Verona Opera HolidayFly into Verona or Venice and a private transfer will take you to Il Sogno di Giulietta in the very heart of Verona. This stunning boutique luxurious hotel can lay claim to being the most romantic Relais in the world. Located in the courtyard of Juliets balcony.
On arrival at your hotel your Verona Opera 2013 tickets and your Verona pass will be at reception. Valid for 2 days the Verona Pass offers you access to most monuments, churches and museums in Verona.
Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the start of your private tailormade Verona Opera Package.
On arrival at your hotel your Verona Opera 2013 tickets and your Verona pass will be at reception. Valid for 2 days the Verona Pass offers you access to most monuments, churches and museums in Verona.
Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the start of your private tailormade Verona Opera Package.
DAY 2
Attend the Opera in the very best seats.Breakfast and day at leisure to make full use of your Verona Card or chose one of our unique a la carte experiences listed below.
This evening attend the opera in the top seats at the at the Arena di Verona. For a taster of the Opera please watch the short video on the second photo.
2013 is the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the Verona Opera and to celebrate it the season is longer with a fuller schedule with some special Gala performances and there is the unusual opportunity to see Aida with the original 1913 Staging that has been beautifully restored.
The Verona Opera 2013 season runs from the 14 June - 08 Sept and features the following:
AIDA New Staging- June 14,23,27- July 3,7,9,14,18,21,28 - Aug 3 (Please note June 14th is on request only)
AIDA- 1913 Staging- Aug 10,17,24,29 - Sept 1,3,8(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 24th Aug)
NABUCCO- June 15,21,29 - July 4,11,25 - Aug 1,4,11,14,18,21 - Sept 5(Nabucco played by Placido Domingo on 4th July and 18th August)
TRAVIATA - June 22,28 - July 5,12,19,23,26 - Aug 2,8
TROVATORE - July 6,10,20,24,27
ROMEO & JULIET - Aug 31 - Sept 4,7 (Production set from 2010)
RIGOLETTO - Aug 9,13,16,23,30 - Sept 6(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 16th and 23rd Aug)
VERDI REQUIEM MASS- July 13 (No staging)
VERDI GALA - July 17(La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore). Please note tickets are on request only.
GALA DOMINGO HARDING - Aug 15 (Tenor sung by Placido Domingo. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on either 14th-Nabucco or 16th August-Rigoletto as well as Gala ticket on 15th)Please note tickets for the 15th is on request only
SERATA DI GALA - Aug 20 (Featuring Placido Domingo singing with the winner of the Operalia competition. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on 21st-Nabucco as well as Gala ticket on 20th)Please note tickets for the 20th are on request only.
This evening attend the opera in the top seats at the at the Arena di Verona. For a taster of the Opera please watch the short video on the second photo.
2013 is the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the Verona Opera and to celebrate it the season is longer with a fuller schedule with some special Gala performances and there is the unusual opportunity to see Aida with the original 1913 Staging that has been beautifully restored.
The Verona Opera 2013 season runs from the 14 June - 08 Sept and features the following:
AIDA New Staging- June 14,23,27- July 3,7,9,14,18,21,28 - Aug 3 (Please note June 14th is on request only)
AIDA- 1913 Staging- Aug 10,17,24,29 - Sept 1,3,8(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 24th Aug)
NABUCCO- June 15,21,29 - July 4,11,25 - Aug 1,4,11,14,18,21 - Sept 5(Nabucco played by Placido Domingo on 4th July and 18th August)
TRAVIATA - June 22,28 - July 5,12,19,23,26 - Aug 2,8
TROVATORE - July 6,10,20,24,27
ROMEO & JULIET - Aug 31 - Sept 4,7 (Production set from 2010)
RIGOLETTO - Aug 9,13,16,23,30 - Sept 6(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 16th and 23rd Aug)
VERDI REQUIEM MASS- July 13 (No staging)
VERDI GALA - July 17(La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore). Please note tickets are on request only.
GALA DOMINGO HARDING - Aug 15 (Tenor sung by Placido Domingo. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on either 14th-Nabucco or 16th August-Rigoletto as well as Gala ticket on 15th)Please note tickets for the 15th is on request only
SERATA DI GALA - Aug 20 (Featuring Placido Domingo singing with the winner of the Operalia competition. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on 21st-Nabucco as well as Gala ticket on 20th)Please note tickets for the 20th are on request only.
DAY 3
Private airport transfer after your romantic Verona Opera Holiday.Breakfast and at leisure prior to your private driver transfer to the airport for your flight home after your romantic weekend break.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Verona in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Verona in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Price per person: From £1,095
Includes Flights, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast at ll Sogno di Giulietta, Private Airport Transfers, Verona Card and Gold Central Stall Opera Ticket
Departures from Gatwick
Departures from Manchester (Wed-Sun only so 4 nights)
Southampton (Sat-Sat only so 7 nights)
Departures from Gatwick
Departures from Manchester (Wed-Sun only so 4 nights)
Southampton (Sat-Sat only so 7 nights)
A La Carte Optional Extras
Boat Trip on Lake Garda
This special day is very popular and for most clients entails a transfer to Lake Garda, followed by lunch in a restaurant with a lovely view over the Lake in the Roman town of Sirmione, the pearl of Lake Garda. (Lunch not included).
In the morning visit the privately owned Isola del Garda , a place of rare beauty, bursting with history, memories and legends. From May to September the Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures. The Visit lasts approximately 2 hours through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-venetian style villa. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of local products, olive oil, wine and a little snack.
Enjoy a lunchtime transfer to Sirmione, a town appreciated since Roman times as the remains of the Roman Villa and the moated medieval castle show.
Your chauffeur will drop you back at the hotel early evening.
Price Per Person: From £195
In the morning visit the privately owned Isola del Garda , a place of rare beauty, bursting with history, memories and legends. From May to September the Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures. The Visit lasts approximately 2 hours through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-venetian style villa. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of local products, olive oil, wine and a little snack.
Enjoy a lunchtime transfer to Sirmione, a town appreciated since Roman times as the remains of the Roman Villa and the moated medieval castle show.
Your chauffeur will drop you back at the hotel early evening.
Price Per Person: From £195
Wine Tasting in Al Cristo in Verona
This family run restaurant is an unexpected gem located on a quiet medieval square in Verona. In the cellar you will have a guided tasting of some of the Tenuta Sant'Antonia wines.
The Maitre will introduce you to the typical wines of the area explaining their history, place of origin and qualities. You will taste 4 wines
- The white wine Chardonnay "Scaia"
- The red wine "Monti Garbi"
- The red wine "La Bandina"
- The most famous wine of Verona "Amarone" della Valpolicella Sant'Antonio
Price per Person: From £39
The Maitre will introduce you to the typical wines of the area explaining their history, place of origin and qualities. You will taste 4 wines
- The white wine Chardonnay "Scaia"
- The red wine "Monti Garbi"
- The red wine "La Bandina"
- The most famous wine of Verona "Amarone" della Valpolicella Sant'Antonio
Price per Person: From £39
Wine Tasting in Villa Novare
Positioned in the heart of a green valley surrounded by vineyards about half an hour outside Verona you will find Villa Novare with a little chapel and wine cellar. The cellar is unique due to its age dating back to the 18th C and means that the wines such as Amarone are produced like it was in the past.
Your host will show you the cellars and tell you more about the history and viticultural tradition of the wines. Tasting is a part of the experience and you'll have the chance to taste 4 different wines.
Price Per Person: From £165
Your host will show you the cellars and tell you more about the history and viticultural tradition of the wines. Tasting is a part of the experience and you'll have the chance to taste 4 different wines.
Price Per Person: From £165
Tasting Menu in Villa del Quar
This elegant Renaissance villa is set on a vast estate looking across vineyards, meadows and emerald lawns where a pool sparkles in the sun. The cuisine and the service are outstanding, and the attractive outdoor dining terrace supremely relaxing. A private transfer will take you for your wonderful lunch or evening with a 4/5 course tasting menu and back to the centre of Verona afterwards.(15 min transfer)
Price Per Person: From £145
The owners have also created a beautiful cellar for wine tasting, which dates to the Roman period and was last renovated in 1539! We can also organise wine tastings here before your dinner if you would like.
Price Per Person: From £145
The owners have also created a beautiful cellar for wine tasting, which dates to the Roman period and was last renovated in 1539! We can also organise wine tastings here before your dinner if you would like.
Spa Day at Byblos Villa Amista
Take a private transfer to the Byblos Art Hotel. This is a 16th Century villa with sedate gardens & fountains, an impressive permanent display of contemporary art including Damien Hurst, wonderful Baroque interiors and a stunning Spa.
The Spa Day includes 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam, room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment, 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.
Price Per Person: From £255
The Spa Day includes 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam, room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment, 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.
Price Per Person: From £255
A La Carte Extensions
Verona Opera and Lake Garda
Extend your break to Verona by three nights, relax and explore the majesty of the Lake with a special boat trip to Isola del Garda whilst staying at Hotel Gardone
DAY 1
Private transfer from your hotel in Verona to Hotel Gardone in GardaA private transfer will take you to Hotel Gardone in Garda. You will have a junior suite with lake view and balcony. Rest of day at leisure
DAY 2
Day at leisureDay at leisure to enjoy the Lake
DAY 3
Boat tour of Garda IslandToday you will take a very special boat trip to Isola del Garda a place of rare beauty, bursting with history, memories and legends.
The Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures for guided tours for a limited number of people and this tour meanders through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-Venetian style villa.
At the end of the tour you will be offered a tasting of local products.
The Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures for guided tours for a limited number of people and this tour meanders through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-Venetian style villa.
At the end of the tour you will be offered a tasting of local products.
DAY 4
Day at leisure and private transfer for flight homeBreakfast and at leisure prior to your private driver transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Price per person: From £645
Includes Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Gardone, Activities, Transfers
Verona Opera and Venice
A 1 night extension in Venice allows you to explore the main highlights, staying at the deluxe five star Metropole Hotel
DAY 1
1st Class Train transfer from Verona to Venice, with a private boat transfer up the Grand Canal to the Metropole Hotel.Transfer from Verona to Venice by 1st class train, where a private boat will be waiting to take you up the Grand Canal to the Metropole Hotel.
Rest of morning at leisure to explore Venice.
In the afternoon a private guide will take you around the main highlights of Venice focusing on the San Marco area. This can be tailored to your particular interests.
Rest of morning at leisure to explore Venice.
In the afternoon a private guide will take you around the main highlights of Venice focusing on the San Marco area. This can be tailored to your particular interests.
DAY 2
Day at leisure to enjoy Venice before transfer to airport for your flight to the UKDay at leisure to enjoy Venice. If you would like to have a private guide or boat for part of your day then please let us know as we can organize a whole range of individual services and experiences.
Private boat transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK after your weekend break away.
Private boat transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK after your weekend break away.
Price per person: From £335
Includes 1 night Accommodation with breakfast at Metropole Hotel, Private Water Transfers, Activities, 1st Class Train
Verona Opera & Siena Palio - 2 Great Italian Traditions
Exclusive balcony viewing of the Siena Palio horse race on 2 spectacular days on July 2nd and August 16th every year, Guided tour of Palio build up and Uffizi Private guided tour as a little extra!
DAY 1
Train to Florence and private guided tour of the Uffizi to start your Siena Palio short break ExtensionTake a 1st class train journey to Florence and book into your hotel.
This afternoon a private guide will take you around the highlights of the Uffizi. This will be prebooked so you can avoid the renown queues.
This afternoon a private guide will take you around the highlights of the Uffizi. This will be prebooked so you can avoid the renown queues.
DAY 2
Attend The Siena Palio 2013 and guided tour of build up on streetsTake the train into Siena and enjoy the build up of the atmosphere as you enter Siena and check into your hotel.
Early afternoon your guide will walk you through the streets to ensure you witness the traditional build up to the event and the very colourful historical parade through the centre of the town. You might even get to see a blessing of the horse in a Contrada church!
We have three options for viewing the Palio.
1. On the Terrace you can see the whole race from a birds eye view. This gives you a chance to also see the argy bargy on the Mossa as the Jockeys wheel and deal before the race to try and get the best position.
2. The Balcony is right on the square, overlooking the Campo at the Casato bend so you have the perfect view from which you will be able to see close up the race and immerse yourself in the passionate atmosphere and unfolding spectacle of the Siena Palio
3. For those looking for a private viewing experience we can investigate on request VIP private appartment viewing of the Palio. As these are extremely limited early request for these locations are critical.
After dinner (not included) we suggest you visit the victorious Contrada where you can immerse yourself in the celebration with the people. Flags, colours and singing will be the order of the night. Return to your Siena hotel late.
Early afternoon your guide will walk you through the streets to ensure you witness the traditional build up to the event and the very colourful historical parade through the centre of the town. You might even get to see a blessing of the horse in a Contrada church!
We have three options for viewing the Palio.
1. On the Terrace you can see the whole race from a birds eye view. This gives you a chance to also see the argy bargy on the Mossa as the Jockeys wheel and deal before the race to try and get the best position.
2. The Balcony is right on the square, overlooking the Campo at the Casato bend so you have the perfect view from which you will be able to see close up the race and immerse yourself in the passionate atmosphere and unfolding spectacle of the Siena Palio
3. For those looking for a private viewing experience we can investigate on request VIP private appartment viewing of the Palio. As these are extremely limited early request for these locations are critical.
After dinner (not included) we suggest you visit the victorious Contrada where you can immerse yourself in the celebration with the people. Flags, colours and singing will be the order of the night. Return to your Siena hotel late.
Day 3
Take the train to Pisa for your flight home after your Palio Break Extension.Have a leisurely breakfast prior to taking a train to Pisa (1 3/4hrs) for your afternoon flight home after this special weekend away.
NOTE:
This Extension break is limited by availability so an early booking is essential
NOTE:
This Extension break is limited by availability so an early booking is essential
Price per person: From £647
Includes 1st class Train to Florence, private guide of Uffizi, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast, Guided Palio Introduction, Terrace Palio viewing, train to Siena from Florence and from Siena to Pisa.
Includes:-
- Flights
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Il Sogno di Giulietta
- Verona card
- Gold Central Stall Opera seats
Departure Airports:
- Gatwick every day
- Manchester Sun-Wed,
- Southampton Wed-Sat
“The visit was the most wonderful experience, every single part of the weekend was perfect; from the airport pick up to hotel to opera. Absolutely nothing could have been improved in any way and I would like to genuinely thank you for all that you did. I am now a husband with oh so many brownie points”
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