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Verona Opera and Lake Garda Magical Break

Break available: 04 Jul - 9 Sep 2020 5 days

For those wanting to experience a cultural trip with several days inidyllic surroundings on the lake, this break is hard to beat! Veronais home to one of the oldest Roman arenas in the world. Everysummer from mid June to early September, the doors open andthe lavish sets come out, for another season of fantastic operas!Move onto Lake Garda where you have a wonderful hotel withviews over the lake. Here you have a chance to unwind and takelife at your own pace. Verona and Lake Garda are very near tomost Italian cities. From Verona it is a short distance to Verona,Florence, Milan, Lake Maggiore, and our favourite - The SienaPalio Race. We are currently offering a Complimentary FreeUpgrade to the very best tickets at the Verona arena. ItalianShort Breaks 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. Why Italian Short Breaks?

 

Highlights

● Attend open-air Arena di Verona Opera in the very best seats(Complimentary Free Upgrade)

● Verona Pass Card providing free access to most museumsand churches

● 2 Nights in Verona within minutes of the arena and mainsights

● 2 Nights in a lake view balcony room on Lake Garda● Private airport and Verona to Lake Garda transfers

Day by Day Itinerary

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

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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 helpful map to help you get your bearings and prioritise the main sights of interest toyou.

What to pack.

Rest of day at leisure to wander and explore.

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, walk along the battlements at Castelvecchio or visit the variousmuseums 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 thearena. With the rows sloping down towards the stage, you have the perfect view of the opera taking place in front of you.

For a flavour of this spectacle please click on the arrow on the photo opposite.

The Verona Opera 2020 schedule runs from 13 June – 5 September:

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

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 3Private 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 thosewanting 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 4Day at Leisure

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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 thebottom 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)

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 sceniclake 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.

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 itswine, wine cellars and clear running water. In 1936 Villa Mosconi created the name of Amarone, one of the most respected wines of theregion.

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

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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 andchromotherapy, 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 3course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.

Price Per Person: From £350

Day 5At 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 toexperience the opera in a stunning opera house, or for another outdoor arena venue to enjoy the opera, the Puccini Festival in Lucca isperfect.

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.

 

Grand Hotel Gardone - Lake Garda (4 Star)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 adrink and dance after dinner. There is a jetty for motorboats, private beach, new heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steambath, relax beds, massage area, and Wi-fi in all the public rooms.

 

Hotel Olivi - Lake Garda (4 Star)

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This charming hotel is framed by a spacious garden of ancient olive trees, which create a quiet peaceful environment in which torelax. 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 agreat 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)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.

 

TestimonialsEverything worked brilliantly and our first opera experience was one to remember for ever! It was so very special. A huge part of being able tocompletely relax and enjoy the holiday was that everything from start to finish with yourselves had been superbly and efficiently arranged. Ithas been a pleasure dealing with you and having our holiday arranged by you. It helps so much when you know everything has beenarranged to such a standard.

Judith

I know we discussed on the phone but can confirm that the Opera seats were in a perfect position for us. Grand Hotel Gardone. What aplace! As you probably know – very grand – old school – the general vibe was quite like the Ritz (service first class) – stretched out along theshores of the lake!

Steve

Price Per Person: From £1,340

What's Included?

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● 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 everydayManchester – 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.

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