Experience the beautiful city of Verona with Institute for Culture Travel (IFC). IFC holidays offer you the chance to see magnificant Verona as well as enjoying The Arena di Verona opera Festival.
Verona is famous as the location for Shakespeare’s tale of the young lovers Romeo and Juliet, Terra-cotta and pastel shaded, Verona is in the bed of the river Adige as it winds its way from the Alps, between mountains and the plain, the city is both the beginning and the essence of the real Italy. At the crossroad of the north-south route from the Brenner Pass to Rome ad the east-west Milan-Venice road, it is easy to see the reasons for the city’s long-standing importance. The self-importance is hard to explain but it’s due partly to an extraordinary architectural, artistic, agriculture and financial wealth.
Apart from Rome, Verona is Italy’s best preserved Roman city with a Roman amphitheatre, a Roman bridge, Roman gates and a Roman theatre all providing prominent symbols. On these ancient foundations it is a ornately decorated and well-preserved Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance city with spectacular frescoed churches and houses. There is of course much more to Verona than its well-preserved Roman heritage. Shakespeare popularized the city as the romantic stage for his star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Her famous balcony can be visited on Via Cappello.
Today, lovers from all over the world as well as most of the city's permanent residents flock to the gracious Piazza Bra, just outside the Arena, each afternoon for the ritual "see and be seen" passeggiata and to enjoy a coffee or aperitif before the evening's activities. Just a few blocks away, Piazza Erbe hosts a colorful daily market. The statue in its center dates from Roman times and serves to remind us that this piazza has been a market place for nearly 2000 years. Best of all, Verona is home to dozens of good restaurants ranging from bargain trattorie to first class establishments where you may catch a glimpse of the rich and famous who attend the summer opera season or the many festivals held here throughout the year. What better way to spend a few days than exploring the Roman streets, visiting the churches and Juliet's house, tasting a few of the wines of the Veneto in the local restaurants along with some of the wonderful cuisine, and close with a performance of a spectacular and romantic tragedy, perhaps Aida.
Verona Opera, Ballet and Music | Group Travel
We offer a selection of group tours to Verona throughout the year. From Arena di Verona and music holidays. Travel on one of our group tours with like-minded people and enjoy all that Verona has to offer.
Verona Opera, Ballet and Music for Individuals
For those interested in travelling independently to Verona, we will tailor-make your opera or music holiday based on your requested travel dates and requirements including flights, accomnmodation, transfers and performace tickets. Please contact us on 01 888 7840 or email [email protected] to request a tailor-made Verona Holiday.
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival
102nd Arena di Verona | 13 June to 06 September 2025
Performances to be staged for 2025 include Nabucco, Aida, La Traviata, Carmen, Rigoletto, Roberto Bolle and Friends, Carmine Burana.
Travel with a group of like-minded people and enjoy two magnificent productions staged at Verona’s famous Arena di Verona on our 2025 Opera Tour. Explore the enthralling city of Romeo and Juliet and take a journey by boat across stunning Lake Garda. Verona’s internationally renowned Opera Festival is known internationally as one of the most spectacular in the world. Each year, operas are magnificently staged in the awe-inspiring ancient Roman amphitheatre known as the Arena di Verona. The festival has previously hosted some of the world’s greatest opera singers. Our 4-Night, Escorted Tour to the 2025 Opera Festival will depart on 26 August and include performances of Carmen and Aida. For 2025, we will also run a 3-night tour to include Nabucco and a 3-night tour to include Rigoletto. 2025 Verona Opera Tours will be on sale in September. Email [email protected] to register your interest.
A once in a lifetime Operatic thrill. You will need to book early.
