Highlights of the stay
- Jonas Kaufmann Gala at the Verona Arena
- La Traviata at the Verona Arena
- Dinner at the Maffei restaurant
- A themed private tour
- Your personal 24/7 M&O assistant
For all opera lovers from around the world, the Verona Opera Festival is an exceptional must-see. Every year, spectators flock to the stands of the old arenas to witness grandiose shows.
Music lovers know that for several seasons, the immense Jonas Kaufmann has chosen the superb town on the Adige as his vacation spot. After legendary performances, the tenor returns in 2025 for a gala concert entitled “Jonas Kaufmann in Opera”. An event which will be magnificently complemented by a performance of La Traviata, in the grandiose and timeless staging of Hugo De Ana.
To enhance your stay in the most beautiful way, a guided tour of Verona with a private guide is also on the program. The ideal stay to take full advantage of the Arena of Verona which is opening its doors very wide!
Program
- Friday 1 August: Arrival in Verona and dinner at the Maffei restaurant
- Saturday 2 August 2025 : Jonas Kaufmann Gala
- Sunday 3 August 2025: Your evening ‘La Traviata’
Arrival in Verona & dinner at Restaurant Maffei
- On arrival in Verona
- Check-in at your hotel
- Dinner at the Maffei restaurant (starter, main course, dessert, water and coffee) Dinner can be arranged on another day
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Visit & Your evening "La Traviata"
- Breakfast at the hotel
- In the morning, your tour guide will suggest a 2-hour visit. The choice is yours!
- 9.00 pm, performance of Verdi's La Traviata in Premium category at the Verona Arena
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Free day & Your evening "Jonas Kaufmann Gala"
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free day - Optional: Day trip to Vicenza
- 9:15 pm, performance of Kaufmann Gala in Premium category at the Verona Arena
- Night in the hotel of your choice
- Optional: Wine tasting in a vineyard
Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure
Program
Regista
Hugo De AnaGuided Tours
To enhance your stay in the most beautiful way, you can choose from a guided tour of Verona on different themes :
- Medieval Walk
- Roman Walk
- Romantic Walk
- Renaissance Walk
- The Cathedral and its secrets
- The Decumanus, the “Champs Elysées of Roman Verona"
- Mozart in Verona
Medieval Walk
Discovery of the district of the Basilica of Saint Zenon, a Romanesque-style church built at the end of the 11th century
Saint Zeno of Verona, patron saint of Verona, was born in Mauritania around 300 AD. He was undoubtedly the first African to become a bishop in Europe. Continuation to Castelvecchio castle, fortified castle of the Lordship of Verona dating from 1354 and now transformed into a museum. In between, enjoy a wonderful walk along the Adige River
Roman Walk
Find yourself in the 1st century AD by starting your discovery with the emblematic Arena of Verona passing by the monumental Borsari Roman Gate, ancient main gate of Verona and the Decumanus Massimo. Continuation to Piazza delle Erbe, the oldest square in Verona, located on the site of the ancient Roman forum.
Then admire the stone bridge or Ponte Pietra, a Roman road bridge, restored at the end of the 13th century, which crosses the Adige river in Verona
Renaissance Walk
A historical dive from the 15th to the 18th century when the city was dominated by The Venetian Lords. During this period, Verona enjoys great prosperity which leads to a new phase of development, discover its most elegant buildings and palaces of this period.
The Decumanus, the “Champs Elysées of Roman Verona”
A route that begins at the Roman Gate of Jupiter and ends on the river at the Roman Bridge "of the Stone" just in front of the Roman Theater. A visit that will transport you back in time
Museo - Palazzo Maffei Verona
The building stands in the central Place des Herbes, exactly on the ruins of the temple of Roman Verona, dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, Minerva. The building, which today is a private museum, perfectly renovated and restored, can satisfy the visitor with two floors of works of art and a journey with “two souls”, which mix between the ancient and the modern, true masterpieces of painting, sculptures, applied arts and architecture.
Accommodations
Hotel Indigo 4*
The Hotel Indigo Verona is a prestigious and elegant establishment, ideally located halfway between Verona's Roman Arena and the city's railway station. Quiet and peaceful, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from Verona's historic centre. You can also enjoy free refreshments in the hotel lobby, such as tea, coffee and sweets. A former home of Austrian nobility, Hotel Indigo Verona features period furniture and contemporary paintings. Guests will appreciate its Art Nouveau style, as well as modern amenities such as LCD TVs and Wi-Fi connection.
Tarifs
Premium double room (2 pers)
1.779 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Hotel Giulietta e Romeo – 3*
The family-friendly Hotel is located just 50 meters from the Verona Arena and 200 meters from Piazza Brà.
The hotel offers 37 comfortable and elegant rooms. You'll also find a 24-hour fitness center, bar / lounge and cafe, valet parking, and concierge services.
Tarifs
Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Hotel NH Collection Verona 5*
An elegant hotel located just a few minutes from the romantic center of Verona, in Corso di Porta Borsari. Built around Roman ruins and preserving its 14th-century history, the hotel offers an ideal blend of historical memories and modern comforts. Just a few minutes' walk from the famous Arena di Verona, Piazza dell Erbe and Juliet's House.
The 70 recently renovated rooms are stylishly decorated, some with stunning paintings and frescoes from the historic building's original interior. There's also a restaurant and bar.
Located 6 minutes' walk from Verona's Arena
Tarifs
Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Excursions
- Meals mentioned
- Entries in the sites
- Personal Travel Assistant
The price does not include
- Transfers
- Assistance
- Tips
- Flights
- Tax
- Drinks and Meals
Practical information
You wish to advance your stay in Lucerne, we suggest you optionally on August 20, 21 the Brandenburg Concertos of Bach by the Berliner Barock Solisten
For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.