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The Ultimate Verona Opera and Romantic Venice Break

Break available: 04 Jul - 10 Sep 2020 6 days

This break is perfect for celebrating that special birthday orwedding anniversary. Begin the trip staying in the heart of Veronavisiting the Arena di Verona. Delight in this history-rich locationwhile enjoying opera in the best seats in the arena. Then travel byfirst class train to Venice for several days relaxing in this romanticcity. With a whole host of wonderful experiences, you cantailor-make this trip exactly as you had in mind. Italian ShortBreaks are a legally authorised trading body who areofficially permitted to sell tickets for Arena di Verona in Italy.Many ticket only web sites are not legally authorised to doso. We will always guarantee your seats and ticket level atbooking stage. What to Pack.

Highlights

● Attend the opera at the open-air Arena di Verona in the Bestseats in the arena (Complimentary Free Upgrade)

● Verona & Venice Pass Cards providing free access to someof the local sites

● 3 Nights in Verona staying in traditional hotel within minuteswalk to the arena

● 2 Nights in Venice staying close to St Mark's Square

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1Fly to Verona and Private Airport Transfer to your hotel

Fly to Verona and take your private transfer to your chosen hotel in the centre of Verona, within walking distance of the Arena.

Waiting for you at hotel reception will be your opera tickets and your Verona Pass Card. The Verona Pass Card allows free access to manyof the local churches and museums. It also comes with a handy map so you can find your way around this small city in no time.

Rest of day at leisure.

Why Verona?

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Day 2Day at Leisure and Attend the Opera at the Arena di Verona

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Spend the day exploring Verona. You can enjoy Juliet’s Balcony and Tomb, Castelvecchio and the various museums and churches all freewith your Verona Pass Card.

Alternatively, why not add in our Optional Extras wine tasting at Al Cristo. Sample some of the finest wines from the Valpolicello region.

This evening attend the opera at the Arena di Verona in the very best seats in the arena, which we are currently offering as aComplimentary Free Upgrade. Located on the ground floor and the first 11 rows affords the best view of the stage. With stunning sets andincredible acoustics, this a night to remember!

For a flavour of this spectacle please click on the photo link to the right.

The Verona Opera 2020 schedule runs from 13 June – 5 September, however, the June dates are now sold out:

Cavalleria Rusticana – Pagliacci:June – SOLD OUTJuly – 03 (SOLD OUT), 08, 17, 23Aug – 08, 13, 22

Aida:June – SOLD OUTJuly – 05, 10, 14, 18, 24, 30Aug – 02, 05, 09, 12, 20, 29Sept – 01, 05

Turandot:June – SOLD OUTJuly – 11, 16, 31Aug – 14, 26Sept – 03

Serata di Gala:June – SOLD OUT

Nabucco:July – 04 (SOLD OUT), 09, 15, 25Aug – 06, 11, 19, 28Sept – 04

Gala Domingo:July – 07 (SOLD OUT)

Roberto Bolle & Friends (Ballet):July – 21, 22

La Traviata:Aug – 01, 07, 15, 21, 27Sept – 02

Beethoven Symphony:Aug – 23

Video and Photos 1-6 inclusive opposite, copyrighted to Fondazione Arena di Verona.

A la Carte Optional Extras

Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting

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We have two great options for you. The first is for those wine connoisseurs. Located within walking distance of your hotel is this small familyrun restaurant. The Maitre will take you to the cellar and introduce you to 3-4 wines.

Alternatively, if you have done a wine tasting tour before and want to skip straight to the tasting part, why not combine with a meal, andsampling the wines with each course.

Price Per Person: From £50 for Wine Tasting

Price Per Person: From £95 for Wine Tasting with Lunch

Price Per Person: From £110 for Wine Tasting with Dinner

Day 3Day at Leisure

Day at leisure to make further use of your Verona Pass Card, or alternatively why not opt for one of our Optional Extras listed below.

We would particularly recommend our Lake Garda day trip, which includes a guided tour of Garda Island and time to explore Sirmione.


Verona - Lake Garda Boat Trip

This is our most popular tour and with good reason. You take a private transfer to the pier where you will join a public boat, to be takenacross the scenic lake arriving at the privately owned Isola del Garda.

Once there you will be given a tour of the island, perhaps even by the Borghese Cavazza family themselves, and get to learn the history ofthe island. The tour will include the neo gothic Venetian style villa, the landscaped luscious gardens and the fantastic view over the lake,along with tasting some of the local wine and olive oil.

After arriving back on the mainland, your private transfer will take you to Sirmione, a mediaeval castle town where you can wander at yourleisure through the town, purchase some souvenirs and enjoy lunch. We recommend La Speranzina Restaurant which boasts beautiful viewsover the lake.

Your private transfer will return you to your hotel late afternoon.

Price Per Person: From £245

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Verona - Villa del Quar Tasting Menu

A short private transfer will take you to Villa del Quar, a Renaissance villa set in the heart of the Italian countryside, surrounded by open fieldsand vineyards.

You will be able to sample a super 4-5 course tasting meal. After, your private transfer will return you to your hotel.

Please note we can also arrange wine tastings in the cellar upon request.


Verona - Second night at the Opera

If one opera experience is not enough, then why not add a second night on (schedule and availability permitting).


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Day 4Train Transfer to Venice and Private Watertaxi Transfer to your hotel

Private transfer to the train station and first class train to Venice. (Around 1¼ hrs train transfer time.)

On arrival in Venice your private watertaxi transfer will transport you to your hotel.

Staying at 5 Star Hotel Metropole located with beautiful views over San Giorgio Island and the Grand Canal, this hotel is a 10min walk to StMark’s Square. For the ultimate treat, why not upgrade to a deluxe lagoon view room.


Venice - Upgrade Hotel Metropole Deluxe Lagoon View Room

Hotel Metropole is ideally located on the grand canal, but only a deluxe lagoon view room will provide you with a fantastic vista of San GiorgioIsland and the lagoon. The rooms are larger and feature further intricate Venetian design and detail.

Price Per Person: From £70 per person per night

Day 5Day at Leisure

Start exploring Venice with your St Mark’s Pass Card, which allows free beat the queues access to both the Basilica and the Doges Palace.

Rest of day at leisure. There are plenty of things to do in Venice.

Alternatively choose from one of the Optional Extras listed below. We would particularly recommend a gondola ride or an opera night at LaFenice.


Venice - Private Highlights Tour

For first timers to Venice, this is a great introduction. Your own private guide will take you on a 3-4 hr tour around the Basilica and DogesPalace. You will be able to walk through the prison made famous for temporarily housing Casanova, along with walking over the Bridge ofSighs; prisoners last glimpse of the outside world.

Price Per Person: £230 per person

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Venice - Lagoon Island Regular Excursion

Begin this 4hr excursion sailing past San Giorgio Maggiore before disembarking on your first island of Murano. Murano is known for its glassmanufacturing and the tour includes a visit to one of the factories.

Travel onwards to Burano, an archipelago of four islands, and sample the lace which Burano is famous for.

Finish the tour on Torcello, visiting the cathedral and church on this quieter island. Transfer back to Venice.

Please note this is in a small group and is not private.

Price Per Person: £30

Venice - Semi Private Tour of Murano & Burano

The boat will collect you and take you onto both Murano and Burano with your guide. For no more than 8 people in total, this semi privatetour, also includes a glass blowing demonstration on Murano.

Price: From £170 per person for the small group (up to 8 people in total), to Burano and Murano with glass blowing introduction.Please note this is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only.

Venice - Gondola Ride

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Take the complimentary hotel watertaxi into Venice to start your sunset gondola ride tour. Sit back and relax seeing this floating city the onlyway it can truly be seen.

Head along the Grand Canal past a vista of stunning palaces and bridges, before your 30mins tour comes to a finish.

Price Per Person: £65 per person

Venice - Gourmet Tasting Meal at The Met

Enjoy a sumptuous gourmet tasting dinner prepared by the Michelin Starred Chef at The Met restaurant in the beautiful Hotel Metropole,using locally sourced ingredients.


Venice - Attend La Fenice Opera House

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This evening attend the opera at La Fenice in your top seats. La Fenice, (The Phoenix) is aptly named as it has burnt down twice in itslifetime. It has been recently re-mastered to its current glory as one of the most famous theatres in Europe.

Click on the first photo below for a short video.

2020:

JANUARY:La Traviata (Verdi) – 04, 05, 18, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29A Hand of Bridge (Bartok) – 17, 19, 21, 23, 25

FEBRUARY:Duse (Neumier) Ballet – 05, 06, 07, 08, 09L’elisir d’amore (Donizetti) – 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25

MARCH:Carmen (Bizet) – 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31

APRIL:Carmen (Bizet) – 01, 02, 03, 04, 05Rigoletto (Verdi) – 23, 26, 29

MAY:Rigoletto (Verdi) – 02, 06, 08, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29Faust (Gounod) – 22, 24, 26, 28, 30

JUNE:Rinaldo (Handel) – 19, 21, 25, 27Roberto Devereux (Donizetti) – 26, 28, 30

JULY:Rinaldo (Handel) – 01, 03Roberto Devereux (Donizetti) – 02, 04

AUGUST:La Traviata (Verdi) – 27, 29Aida (Verdi) – 23, 28, 30

SEPTEMBER:La Traviata (Verdi) – 03, 04, 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 20, 24, 26Aida (Verdi) – 01, 02, 05, 09, 13Il Trovatore (Verdi) – 25, 27

OCTOBER:Il Trovatore (Verdi) – 04, 10, 13The Barber of Seville (Rossini) – 03, 08, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27

Price Per Person: From £160 per person (ballet) to £455 per person (opening night operas)

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Venice - Musica a Palazzo Opera Evening

Whether you are an opera lover wanting a new opera experience, or someone wanting a taster of the opera, this is a great option. Locatedjust along the Grand Canal, this opera takes place right in front of you. There is no stage but only a limited number of chairs, with the singersperforming right in front of you!

Click on the first photo for a short video.

Schedule 2019:La Traviata – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & SaturdaysThe Barber of Seville – Wednesdays & SundaysRigoletto – Fridays

Price: £100 per person.

Day 6Private Watertaxi Airport Transfer for flight home

Private watertaxi transfer to the airport for your flight home after your Verona Opera and Venice Short Break.

Alternatively, why not enjoy an extra few days in Milan. Home to Leonardo da Vinci’s controversial The Last Supper fresco, one of the bestopera houses in the world; La Scala and some of the best designer shops in Europe. Finish your trip on Lake Como for a truly first classexperience!

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Firenze - Verona (4 Star)the Arena, the House and Tomb of Juliet, the Roman Theatre, Castelvecchio with its unique military bridge and Scaligeri Archesalong with the tombs of the medieval Signoria family.

All rooms have recently been refurbished, have air conditioning and bathrooms either with Jacuzzi or shower with steam sauna.

This hotel is only a 10 minute walk from the Arena.

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Hotel Accademia - Verona (4 Star)All rooms are spacious and feature air conditioning.

A breakfast buffet is served every morning and includes both sweet and savoury options. Restaurant Accademia specialises inVeneto food and wine, with meals prepared with fresh local products.

This is our most popular hotel for Verona, which consistently comes out top on fantastic feedback.

Il Sogno di Giulietta - Verona (5 Star)It is now possible to stay in the kingdom narrated by Shakespeare in one of his most famous works, the lovers’ nest par excellence.

The refined rooms are situated on both sides of the residence, some even having a direct view of Juliet’s balcony.

All rooms are luxuriously decorated with antique rugs, magnificent drapes and jacuzzis.

Hotel Metropole - Venice (5 Star)This hotel offers exclusive suites and elegant salons.

It has a web of enchantment, a seductive ambiance and an aura of mystery and exoticism. The hotel has period furniture, soft musicand relaxing perfumes, which enhance your feeling of relaxation.

The Michelin Star Chef at The Met restaurant conjures up an experience for even the most discerning of palettes.

Hotel Bonvecchiati - Venice (4 Star)

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There is a water landing for gondolas and motor boats and a romantic restaurant on the terrace.

The rooms at the Bonvecchiati Hotel are in the Venetian style of the best historic hotels in Venice: classic decorations with amodern touch, luxury bathrooms, comfort and services that are a must for the best international 4-star hotels in Venice.

Westin Europa & Regina - Venice (5 Star)The hotel offers traditional beauty combined with contemporary conveniences.

Each of the five magnificently restored historic buildings date from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Enjoy cuisine at the waterside Restaurant or simply sit on the Grand Canal Terrace and breathe in the local atmosphere.

TestimonialsThe trip was every bit as good as we had hoped to Verona and Venice. Both hotels were excellent and staff in both extremely helpful andaccommodating. We both thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the service received during booking and your support have been first class and wouldrecommend it as something to do for all! Many thanks again for your help in making the arrangements, a great service indeed!

Brian

We were extremely pleased with the Verona - Venice 5 day break you arranged for us. The organisation from start to finish was of a highstandard. The two hotels were very good especially the Accademia hotel in Verona. All transfers went well and we enjoyed both cities. Wewill certainly use your company again in the future.

Alun & Julia

From £1,795 Per Person

What's Included?

● Best Seats in the arena (Complimentary Free Upgrade)● Verona & Venice Pass Cards● 4 Star Centrally Located Hotels● Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person)

Departure airport:Gatwick everydayManchesterLondon StanstedBirmingham – Wed & Sat only (both ways)Edinburgh – Wed & Sat only (both ways)Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights.

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