Luxury Verona Opera by Rail
- 6 Days
- From £2,699
- Italy
- First class rail travel to Verona via the lakeside Swiss city of Lausanne
- Two full days to explore the sights in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Verona
- A night at the opera in the unique venue of the historic Arena di Verona
- A scenic rail journey back to London with a stop en route in Munich
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- First class rail travel with seat reservations
- 5 nights’ 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Performance at the Arena di Verona (seated tier)
- Arrival transfers from station to hotel in Lausanne and Verona
- Clearly-presented wallets for your rail tickets, hotel vouchers and other documentation
- All credit card surcharges and complimentary delivery of your travel documents
Suggested Itinerary
Depart from London St Pancras this morning on a Eurostar service to Paris in Standard Premier (First) class. On arrival in Paris, make an easy change by metro or taxi to the Gare de Lyon.
In the afternoon, board a TGV Lyria service in First Class, as you zoom through the French countryside and into Switzerland. When you arrive into Lausanne, you are staying overnight at the 5-star Beau-Rivage Palace on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Spend a free morning in Lausanne and then in the afternoon, travel by rail alongside the vineyards of the Lavaux Region, and the famous Chateau de Chillon, then through the spectacular Swiss and then Italian Alps to Milan. From here, a quick service brings you to Verona Porta Nuova station.
On arrival, check in at the Hotel Due Torri (or similar) in time for a late dinner in the historic heart of the city.
Verona boasts some beautiful examples of Roman and medieval architecture and is also a popular destination for visitors because of its connection with Shakespeare, who set two fo his plays here. It’s not known if Shakespeare actually ever set foot in Verona (or indeed Italy) but you can still visit the house and balcony where Juliet lived – and pined after Romeo.
You have plenty of time to visit this and other attractions before your evening performance in the splendid Arena di Verona. You be seated on one of the rows of seats, rather than on the cold, stone steps so you can relax and enjoy the opera.
Leave your hotel this morning and make your way back to the station for a scenic rail journey which will take you across the Austrian border and through the Alps via the Brenner Pass to Munich. On arrival in Munich, check in for an overnight stay at the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost (or similar).
After breakfast in your hotel, return to Munich’s main station and catch a high-speed ICE service to Brussels via Frankfurt. Once in Brussels, it’s an easy change on to the Eurostar back to London.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Lausanne
The Beau-Rivage Palace has built a reputation as one of Europe’s favourite hotels both for its service and amenities. Located in 10 acres of parkland, the elegant belle époque buildings of the Beau-Rivage Palace command breathtaking views across Lake Geneva to the majestic French Alps.
Verona
The Due Torri Hotel offers luxury and elegance in the heart of Verona, next to the Church of Saint Anastasia and a 5-minute walk from Juliet’s balcony. Guest rooms and suites are large and comfortable – they come with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. The hotel also has an Art-Nouveau restaurant and a lounge bar.
Munich
Built into the southern wing of the railway station, this superb French-style property is amongst Munich’s best hotels. Relax in your spacious bedroom or in the heavenly spa and swimming pool. Enjoy a full, varied breakfast in the hotel’s fabulous restaurant.
