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Relatively petite, artistically opulent and lively, ideal for celebratory events or just romance.
verona
The vibrant riverside Verona is a city of music and romance, with so many sights to be discovered. Verona will be eternally linked with Shakespeare's star crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, yet there is so much more to do, wandering amongst the cobbled streets. At night you may hear reverberating music from the famous Roman amphitheatre, home to the world's most famous opera festivals, or just the chatter of road and piazza side cafés.
INFORMATION Population: 260,000. Airport: Villafranca Verona. See p12-13 for flight information. Transfers: Return transfers are not included. On arrival at Verona airport you can either take a bus to Verona station (approx. 15 minutes) or taxi. Alternatively you can prebook private car transfers to and from Verona airport. Prices available on request. Shops: Most shops open Mon to Sat 9am-1pm, 3.30-7.30pm, although you may find some food shops closed Mon am or pm. Banks: Open Mon to Fri 8.30am-1 or 1.30pm and 2.30 or 3-4pm. VERONA REGIONAL MAP Verona is located on the flat landscape of the Veneto plain, dramatically neighbouring the spectacular Dolomite Mountains and Lake Garda. Favoured by the Romans in 89 BC, it was once called `piccola Roma' (little Rome). Since the days of the Roman Empire, Piazza delle Erbe has been the centre of Verona. It is here that many of the city's fine palazzi, churches and monuments are located. The well preserved ancient Roman 30 AD amphitheatre is the third largest in existence and lures opera enthusiasts from all over the world. The relatively small and vibrant city of Verona is now a wonderful blend of ancient history, inspirational music, classical wines and wonderful shops.
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Giulietta & Romeo Accademia Amphitheatre
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WINE TASTING £24 per person This half day tour offers an insight into some `off the beaten track' wine cellars located in an ancient historical building in the centre of Verona. As you enter the 16th Century palace enjoy an escorted tour through the ancient vaulted galleries, which pass under the Adige River into these ancient cellars where the wine is kept. Full commentary highlighting points of historic and ecological interest, will be followed by a technical description of the wines tasted. ROMEO CITY TOUR £21 per person A 90 minute city tour by coach with earphones, comprising of a view of the most renowned historical places including the famous arena, San Fermo, the Teatro Romano, Ponte Pietra, San Zeno, Castelvecchio, Porta Borsari and the bustling Piazza delle Erbe. DOLOMITE TOUR £54 per person Whilst in Verona why not take a full day tour to explore the mountain range surrounding the city, the beautiful Dolomites and its many scenic peaks such as Catinaccio, Latemar, Sassolungo, Sella, Marmolada the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys. From Canazei to Passo Pordoi, where it is possible to get to Sass Pordoi 10,000 feet above sea level on Trentino's highest cable car. In the afternoon travel down the Sella Pass down to the Gardena Valley and stop in Selva, well know for its wood carving industry, From Ponte Gardena return to the lake and then back to Verona.
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