DAY 1:
Local departure by coach, then travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.

DAY 2:
To Lake Garda for a six-night stay. D

DAY 3: Winetasting
After a leisurely morning, join our optional afternoon excursion to sample the regional wines in one of the local cantinas together with homemade bread and local 'speck' ham. B,D

DAY 4: Free day
Enjoy a leisurely day in resort or join our optional visit to Verona for the opera performance of Carmen. B,D*

DAY 5: Verona and Opera
Visit the home of Romeo and Juliet and one of Italy's most ancient cities, ahead of tonight's included opera performance of Aida. B,L,

DAY 6: Venice
Today's included excursion takes us to the wonderful floating city of Venice. Enjoy the famous sights including St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. B,D

DAY 7: Lake Garda
Join our optional excursion around Lake Garda, seeing picturesque villages and a cruise from Sirmione, with views around the peninsula. B,D

DAY 8:
To Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay. B

 

DAY 9:
To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

DAY 1:
Local departure by coach, then travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.

DAY 2:
To Lake Garda for a eight-night stay. D

DAY 3: Winetasting
See above. B,D

DAY 4: Free day
Enjoy a leisurely day in resort or join our optional visit to Verona for the opera performance of Romeo & Juliet. B,D*

DAY 5: Dolomites
Optional excursion exploring this spectacular mountain range, where amazing views appear at every turn. B,D

DAY 6: Verona and Opera
Included visit to Verona, ahead of tonight's included opera performance of Aida. B,L

DAY 7: Lake Garda
See above.. B,D

DAY 8: Venice
See above. B,D

 

DAY 9: Free time
Enjoy a leisurely day in resort. B,D

DAY 10:
We leave Lake Garda for a leisurely journey north to central Germany. B,D

DAY 11: Rhine Valley
Enjoy a leisurely day touring and sightseeing along the Rhine Valley with an optional cruise on the river. We continue to Belgium for an overnight stay. B

DAY 12:
To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

 

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• 8 or 11 nights' accommodation
• 8 or 11 continental breakfasts and 5 or 8 evening meals, plus 1 lunch
• Excursions and visits as detailed

Silver Service Coach ...

You will stay for six or eight nights at the 3-star Hotel Bristol in Riva del Garda. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift and outdoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have T.V., hairdryer, safe and telephone.

Overnight stays in central Germany (12-day tour only) and Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

A Gradinata D-E ticket is included for the performance of Aida. In addition, you can take in a second opera, Carmen (Jul 7 dep) or Romeo & Juliet (Jul 23 dep), at a cost of £40, including Gradinata D-E ticket and transfers from Lake Garda. This must be reserved at the time of booking. Your night at the opera will begin with lunch in resort before travelling to Verona, where you'll have free time to enjoy the city. Ticket upgrades are available for all operas, as below.

Opera tickets, upgrades and seats descriptions


Gradinata D-E Included Unnumbered seats on the upper stone steps* of the arena.


Gradinata Numerata Centrale Upgrade (supplement £70) Numbered, iron low-backed chairs* directly facing the stage.


Poltrone Upgrade (supplement £90)