Including a ticket to the World famous Arena di Verona Celebrating the one hundredth Arena Opera Festival Thursday 22 June 2023 (5 Days) FULLY BOOKED
Romance, Splendour and Spectacle …. All at the World Famous Arena di Verona !
Join us on this magical City break to the stunning city of Verona and experience this once in a lifetime treat …. An evening performance of Aida at the Arena di Verona. The spectacle of opera under the stars in the Majestic Arena di Verona offers one of life’s most memorable experiences!. Our 5 day break includes time to enjoy Verona, the town immortalised by Shakespeare in his play Romeo and Juliet, and an evening performance of Aida at the open air ampitheatre Each summer the ancient Roman Arena, located in the centre of Verona, is host to the annual celebration of Italian Opera. The first century amphitheatre comes alive in the warm glow of the evening with the enchanting strains of many famous operas and opera singers. The arena seats some 25,000 spectators in 44 tiers of marble seats. Every year, up to 2,000 performers present grand opera at its best in the unforgettable ambiance of this amazing venue. Performances begin around dusk and spectators on seats on the stone steps of the arena bring small candles which are lit as darkness falls and the performance begins. Our tickets will be situated on the truly Italian stone steps where the candles are lit and singing along is the order of the evening !
Includes:
Itinerary Day 1- Depart Manchester on your flight to Bologna Transfer to your hotel (approx. 1h15 mins) Day 2 - Day at Leisure (Evening at the Opera if choosing Aida) Day 3 – Day at Leisure or Optional Excursion to Lake Garda Day 4 - Day at Leisure (Evening at the Opera if choosing Aida) Day 5 - Late morning depart the hotel for the airport Return flight to Manchester
4-star hotel near Verona center: welcome to San Marco
A story that lasts a hundred years
We invite you to our 4-star hotel in Verona, city of love, art and countless pictorial views. Just 2 km from the Arena , from the walls of the ancient residence that hosted the Ghelli Santuliana family in the last century , Hotel San Marco stands today, with its wide variety of services, from Wellness to Meetings, to leisure.
In an environment that combines classic and modern, we are pleased to welcome you to our family, to make you always feel at home. Find the room that best suits your needs and choose your favorite corner.
Sipping a tea in the exclusive Liber-tea Room or a drink at the Nove & Undici café , awakening the palate with an international breakfast or enjoying the pleasure of a poolside dinner , are just some of the experiences you can experience at the our 4 star hotel in Verona.
Our rooms
In 2018 we completed our project. Now all the rooms of our 4-star hotel in Verona have a new look: 112 rooms divided into 9 different types with different styles and sizes . Choosing the most suitable one has never been easier. Our family is attentive to ecology : the rooms are dressed in materials with zero environmental impact . Made of spruce wood from the Trentino valleys, treated with non-toxic water-based lacquers, they are a fully recyclable and long-lasting product. The bathrooms, coated in eco-marble to help protect our mountains, are equipped with certified ecological and organic hygiene products.
Health centre
On an area of over 800 square meters, the gym with a Technogym equipped fitness center , indoor swimming pool with whirlpool , two relaxation areas and herbal teas accompany your well-being. The Oxygena SPA , with Kneipp bath, thermarium, Turkish bath, sauna and multifunctional showers, entirely covered with a special stoneware tile that purifies the air, complete the offer. An outdoor garden with old trees and an outdoor swimming pool guide lovers of relaxation in every season.
Flights
Manchester - Bologna - Manchester (5 Days departs 22 June) Flight Times Outward: 14h45 - 18h00 Return: 14h55 - 16h25 All times shown are in the local times applicable to that country Flight supplements: no other flight options All prices and airports are subject to availability – routes can be reintroduced, cancelled or amended by the airline at any time. Luggage Included 1 x Small Cabin Bag (40x25x20cm) See “Extras” for additional luggage with charges Transfer Time: Approx. 1hr 15 mins
Manchester Flight Luggage: Large Cabin Bag (1 case 55x40x20cm ) on board £50 Hold Luggage (10kg) £60 Hold Luggage (20kg) £70 You also have 1 x small cabin bag included (40 x 25 x 20cms) which must fit under the seat infront of you These prices are return Door 2 Door Transfers These are currently only available from Sheffield, Rotherham and Chesterfield areas Manchester Airport £90pp Return Non Opera Goers: Discount of £30pp (please advise when booking) The included ticket is for a seat on the stone steps Upgrade your opera ticket... 1st Tier Seats Supplement a) £30pp b) £48pp c) £67pp The more you pay the better the tickets Please state required tickets under special requests If you wish to see 2 operas then there is an extra charge of £35 (upgrades available..contact us for details) Please advise us of your choice of Opera under Special Requests
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