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Italy
Every 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. Our short break includes two evenings of opera*, time to enjoy Verona, the town immortalised by Shakespeare in his play Romeo and Juliet, and a day to marvel at the romantic splendour of Venice. This is followed by three days of tranquillity on Lake Como, visiting some of Italy's best loved villas and gardens including the renowned Villa Carlotta, home to numerous Canova masterpieces, and the picturesque Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore.
Arena of Verona (Fondazione Arena di Verona. All rights reserved) Café life - Verona
Verona · Vicenza · Venice Lake Como · Lake Maggiore The Borromean Islands
Juliet's Balcony Venice
This holiday includes 7 breakfasts and 6 evening meals
DAY 1 LONDON · VERONA
We begin with Titan's VIP Home Departure ServiceTM to London Gatwick Airport or Heathrow and your direct scheduled British Airways flight to Verona, Venice or Bologna. On arrival our coach will transfer us to the Villa Malaspina in Castel d'Azzano or similar, a short drive from the centre of Verona. Dinner included this evening.
Lake Como Isola dei Pescatori, Lake Maggiore
DAY 2
VERONA
Today we visit Verona which, after Venice, is the finest art centre in the Veneto region. Here Shakespeare set his play Romeo and Juliet, supposedly based on a true story, and the balcony from beneath which it is claimed Juliet was wooed by Romeo can still be seen today. Verona is an elegant city with many fine sights and excellent shopping opportunities. You may wish to take our optional Introduction to Opera excursion. Please see the panel on the next page. Dinner is at a local restaurant before taking our seats for a delightful evening of opera in the Roman Arena.
DAY 3
VICENZA
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This morning we are free to explore Vicenza, home of the Palladian style of architecture. Named after Andrea Palladio, the city abounds with examples of his work, his style is characterised by simple form and harmonising façades with pediments and porticoes. The Corso Andrea Palladio, Vicenza's main street, is adorned by many palaces designed by Palladio and
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