With Nabucco and Aida in Verona, at least 2 of Zelmira, L’Italiana in Algeri, Il Turco in Italia and Il viaggio a Reims at the Rossini Festival in Pesaro, and 3 operas at the Puccini festival in Torre del Lago.
Hotel Due Torri Verona, refurbished Hotel Vittoria Pesaro. Grand Universe Lucca (all 5-star).
Detailed itinerary in October.
TOUR INCLUDES
Top Category seats for at least 7 operas
11 nights in deluxe rooms at three 5-star hotels: the Due Torri Verona (4 nights), Hotel Vittoria Pesaro (3 nights) and the Grand Universe Lucca (4 nights)
Full breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Private tours as listed
Airport-hotel transfers
On-site Tour Direction
Comprehensive Tour Guidebook
FLIGHTS
Flights are not included in tour pricing. Flights should be booked to arrive in Verona (connecting through Munich) early afternoon on August 14, with return flights from Florence late morning on August 25.
TRANSFERS
We provide airport/rail station—hotel transfers for arrivals and departures within within 3 days of the start/end of our tour. We also provide transfers for group meals and performances that are beyond a 10 minute walk.
MOBILITY
There is minimal walking with some stairs and cobblestones during the guided tours. As for all of our tours, we are happy to accommodate you regardless of your mobility level. Please make clear your mobility concerns at the time of registration. We provide transfers for group meals and performances that are beyond a 10 minute walk.
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that all tour members purchase cancellation insurance upon registration. We can assist you with this, though you are welcome to purchase a policy at your own discretion. For more information about our travel insurance, click here.
Your Tour Director
Cristina Aimonetto
Cristina Aimonetto was born and lives in her family home in Turin, Italy. After graduating in modern foreign languages and literature, she worked as an international liaison officer and has been a licensed tour guide since 2004. She loves her city and region of Piemonte, and works with tourists from all over the world who are fascinated by the historical-artistic beauty and landscape of Turin and the Piedmont region. She speaks five languages (including German) and has just in 2023 released Una casa di donne, a partly autobiographical work that is her debut novel.