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Verona Opera and Lake Garda Magical Break
Break Available: 25 June - 04 September 2021
5 days
Price Per Person: From £1,340
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For those wanting to experience a cultural trip with several days in idyllic surroundings on the lake, this break is hard to beat!
Verona is home to one of the oldest Roman arenas in the world. Every summer from mid June to early September, the doors open and the lavish sets come out, for another season of fantastic operas!
Move onto Lake Garda where you have a wonderful hotel with views over the lake. Here you have a chance to unwind and take life at your own pace.
Verona and Lake Garda are very near to most Italian cities. From Verona it is a short distance to Verona, Florence, Milan, Lake Maggiore, and our favourite – The Siena Palio Race.
We are currently offering a Complimentary Free Upgrade to the very best tickets at the Verona arena.
Italian Short Breaks are a legally authorised trading body who are officially permitted to sell tickets for Arena di Verona in Italy. Many ticket only web sites are not legally authorised to do so. We will always guarantee your seats and ticket level at booking stage.
Highlights
- Attend open-air Arena di Verona Opera in the very best seats (Complimentary Free Upgrade)
- Verona Pass Card providing free access to most museums and churches
- 2 Nights in Verona within minutes of the arena and main sights
- 2 Nights in a lake view balcony room on Lake Garda
- Private airport and Verona to Lake Garda transfers
Day 1
Fly to Verona & Private Airport Transfer to your hotel
Day 1
Fly to Verona & 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 many of the local churches and museums. it also comes with a helpful map to help you get your bearings and prioritise the main sights of interest to you.
Rest of day at leisure to wander and explore.
Day 2
Day at Leisure and Attend the Opera at the Arena di Verona
Day 2
Day at Leisure and Attend the Opera at the Arena di Verona
Spend the day exploring Verona. You can enjoy Juliet’s Balcony and Tomb, walk along the battlements at Castelvecchio or visit the various museums and churches all free with your Verona Pass Card.
This evening attend the opera at the Arena di Verona. We are currently offering a Complimentary Free Upgrade to the best seats in the arena. With the rows sloping down towards the stage, you have the perfect view of the opera taking place in front of you. For more information on Seating & Practical Advice.
For a flavour of this spectacle please click on the arrow on the photo opposite.
The Verona Opera 2021 schedule runs from the 25th June – 04 September 2021:
JUNE 2021
Cavalleria Rusticana – Pagliacci – 25
Aida – 26
JULY 2021
Aida – 01, 09, 15, 21
Cavalleria Rusticana – Pagliacci – 02, 22, 31
Nabucco – 03, 17, 24
La Traviata – 10, 16, 23
Requiem Verdi – 18
Turandot – 29
Gala Domingo – 30
AUGUST 2021
Turandot – 1, 5 , 28
Robert Bolle and Friends (Ballet) – 3
Aida – 4, 8, 12, 21, 27
Nabucco – 06, 13, 20, 26
La Traviata – 7, 19
Cavalleria Rusticana – Pagliacci – 14
Jonas Kaufmann Gala Event – 15
Beethoven Symphony – 22
SEPTEMBER 2021
Nabucco – 01
La Traviata – 02
Turandot – 03
Aida – 04
Photos 1-6 inclusive opposite, copyrighted to Fondazione Arena di Verona.
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting
A la Carte Optional Extras
Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting
We have two great options for you. The first is for those wine connoisseurs. Located within walking distance of your hotel is this small family run 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, and sampling 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 3
Private Transfer to Lake Garda and Evening at Leisure
Day 3
Private Transfer to Lake Garda and Evening at Leisure
Mid morning private transfer to your Lake Garda hotel. Grand Hotel Gardone is a 4 star hotel located near a small town and the pier for those wanting to book the Garda Island boat trip. All rooms have incredible views overlooking the lake.
Spend the rest of your day settling in or enjoy the outdoor pool.
The climate on the lake is much less humid and you have a break from the crowds so you can unwind in style and perhaps a cocktail!
Day 4
Day at Leisure
Day 4
Day at Leisure
Day at leisure to explore Lake Garda, head into Gardone town, take a taxi to Salo harbour, or Sirmione; the last of which is positioned on the bottom of the lake. Enjoy the castle and some shopping.
Alternatively opt for one of our optional extras. We would particularly recommend visiting Garda Island with its stunning gardens and villas, and the best views over the lake.
For more information please see below.
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Lake Garda - Visit Isola del Garda (Garda Island)
- Lake Garda - Villa Novare Wine Tasting
- Lake Garda - Byblos Spa Day
A la Carte Optional Extras
Lake Garda - Visit Isola del Garda (Garda Island)
This is our most popular tour and with good reason. Wander down to the pier where you will join a public boat, to be taken across 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 of the 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.
Arrive back on the mainland and rest of day at leisure.
Price per person From: £50
Lake Garda - Villa Novare Wine Tasting
Set in the sweeping landscape of the Valpolicello countryside is the Villa Mosconi. The villa is nestled in the ancient region well known for its wine, wine cellars and clear running water. In 1936 Villa Mosconi created the name of Amarone, one of the most respected wines of the region.
On this day you will have your private transfer to drive you to this scenic location and be given a tour of both the majestic house and garden. At the end of the tour, you will be able to taste 4 wines from the local Valpolicello region along with finding out their history.
Your private transfer will take you back to the hotel after.
Price Per Person: From £280
Lake Garda - Byblos Spa Day
Transfer to Byblos Art Hotel and pamper yourself for the day at their luxurious spa. Enjoy the illuminated pool with hydromassage and chromotherapy, sauna, steam bath and tropical showers.
Included are 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment and 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.
Price Per Person: From £350
Day 5
At Leisure until Private Airport Transfer for flight home
Day 5
At Leisure until Private Airport Transfer for flight home
At leisure until your private airport transfer for your flight home at the end of your Verona Opera and Lake Garda Break.
Alternatively, if you have more time, why not extend your trip.
You can either head west to Milan and even add on a second night at the opera, this time at La Scala. Then finish your trip in Lake Como.
Another suggestion would be to go east and finish your Italian adventure in Venice. Venice has La Fenice Opera House for those wanting to experience the opera in a stunning opera house, or for another outdoor arena venue to enjoy the opera, the Puccini Festival in Lucca is perfect.
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Firenze - Verona (4 Star)
Hotel Firenze - Verona (4 Star)
The Hotel Firenze is located in Corso Porta Nuova. From this elegant hotel, guests can reach all the most important monuments and touristic places of the city:
the Arena, the House and Tomb of Juliet, the Roman Theatre, Castelvecchio with its unique military bridge and Scaligeri Arches along 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.
Hotel Accademia - Verona (4 Star)
Hotel Accademia - Verona (4 Star)
The Accademia Hotel is in the centre of Verona. The hotel is in the heart of the exclusive shopping area of Verona, conveniently positioned between the Brà Square with the Arena and Erbe Square with Giulietta's House and balcony.
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 in Veneto 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)
Il Sogno di Giulietta - Verona (5 Star)
Opposite Juliet’s balcony, in the courtyard of her house, this isn't a hotel, but an historical house destined to welcome the most romantic couples and to envelope them in a night of dreams. Il Sogno di Giulietta is a centrally located hotel.
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.
Grand Hotel Gardone - Lake Garda (4 Star)
Grand Hotel Gardone - Lake Garda (4 Star)
Built in 1884 as the first hotel on Lake Garda, the Grand Hotel Gardone testifies the elegance and style of an era. Amongst the many celebrities that have stayed at the Grand Hotel Gardone are: King George of Saxony, D'Annunzio and Churchill.
The Lakeside Rooms have a splendid view of the lake. Refined cuisine with local specialities can be enjoyed at the pool snack bar, the lakeside Veranda restaurant or a candlelight dinner à la carte on the big terrace. Winnie’s Piano Bar offers the opportunity for a drink and dance after dinner. There is a jetty for motorboats, private beach, new heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, relax beds, massage area, and Wi-fi in all the public rooms.
Hotel Olivi - Lake Garda (4 Star)
Hotel Olivi - Lake Garda (4 Star)
Hotel Olivi is a charming hotel in Sirmione. The hotel is situated right in the centre of the historical town of Sirmione, and is a perfect base for exploring the many attractions of Sirmione and the surrounding area.
This charming hotel is framed by a spacious garden of ancient olive trees, which create a quiet peaceful environment in which to relax. Guests will find sundecks and sofas around the large outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel reception area is elegant and refined - the lobby is furnished with colourful - modern sofas and the American bar is a great place to meet people over a drink. This hotel also offers health treatments on request and there is a spa just outside.
Palace Hotel Villa Cortine – Lake Garda - (5 star)
Palace Hotel Villa Cortine – Lake Garda - (5 star)
The Villa Cortine Palace Hotel, opened as a 5 stars luxury Hotel since 1953. It is where you can come and celebrate the most important anniversaries and occasions to make them precious memories.
All rooms are elegantly furnished with antiques and precious carpets, parquet floor and Venetian glass chandeliers.
All room face the magnificent park.
Through the secular trees there is a breathtaking view of Lake Garda.
Verona - Al Cristo Wine Tasting
We have two great options for you. The first is for those wine connoisseurs. Located within walking distance of your hotel is this small family run 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, and sampling 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
Lake Garda - Visit Isola del Garda (Garda Island)
This is our most popular tour and with good reason. Wander down to the pier where you will join a public boat, to be taken across 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 of the 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.
Arrive back on the mainland and rest of day at leisure.
Price per person From: £50
Lake Garda - Villa Novare Wine Tasting
Set in the sweeping landscape of the Valpolicello countryside is the Villa Mosconi. The villa is nestled in the ancient region well known for its wine, wine cellars and clear running water. In 1936 Villa Mosconi created the name of Amarone, one of the most respected wines of the region.
On this day you will have your private transfer to drive you to this scenic location and be given a tour of both the majestic house and garden. At the end of the tour, you will be able to taste 4 wines from the local Valpolicello region along with finding out their history.
Your private transfer will take you back to the hotel after.
Price Per Person: From £280
Lake Garda - Byblos Spa Day
Transfer to Byblos Art Hotel and pamper yourself for the day at their luxurious spa. Enjoy the illuminated pool with hydromassage and chromotherapy, sauna, steam bath and tropical showers.
Included are 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment and 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.
Price Per Person: From £350
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What's Included?
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast (Hotel Firenze – Verona), (Grand Hotel Gardone – Lake Garda)
- Best seat at Arena di Verona (Complimentary Free Upgrade)
- Verona Pass Card
- Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person)
- Private Airport and Garda Transfers
Departure airports:
Gatwick everyday
Manchester – Wed & Sat only (both ways)
London Stansted – all days barring Tues & Thurs (both ways)
Birmingham – Wed & Sat only (both ways)
Edinburgh – Wed & Sat only (both ways)
Dublin – Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat (both ways)
East Midlands & Leeds – Wed only (both ways)
Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights.