The Magic of Verona and Opera by First Class Rail
Journey to enchanting, vibrant Verona to be enthralled by the city’s own dolce vita, an intoxicating blend of ancient history, epicurean pleasures, exuberant style and inspirational music.
from £1,349 per person
Famous for its star-crossed lovers, Verona is a city full of beautiful architecture, fantastic cafes and restaurants, and, of course, the magnifiecnt Roman amphitheatre that houses some of the best operatic performances in the world. This exhilarating 5 or 6 day rail holiday to Verona includes a return First Class rail ticket, plus three nights at the Hotel Accademia. You'll also get a night at the opera, and the chance to travel through the Gatthard and Simplon passes.
Brief itinerary
Day 1:
Make your way over to London St Pancras International Station and board your luxurious Eurostar to Paris, complete with complimentary meal and drinks. On arrival at Gare du Nord, you'll transfer across Paris to board a TGV train and continue through Switzerland to Zurich. Next, make the short walk to your overnight accommodation.
Day 2:
Spend the morning exploring Zurich before heading back to the station and boarding a Euro City service that'll take you along the beautiful Gotthard route as you continue into Italy.
Day 3:
Take a relaxed stroll once reaching Verona, the stunning walled city famed for its star-crossed lovers. Perhaps venture to Piazza Brà, which is surrounded by churches, monuments and fine palazzi, or visit the San Zeno Maggiore church. In the evening, make your way to the Roman amphitheatre for an opera performance
Day 4:
Today you'll get to explore the city even further, perhaps venturing out to the Valpolicella vineyards, the Palladian delights of Vicenza or even taking a trip on Lake Garda.
Day 5:
Say goodbye as you leave Verona and board a Eurostar Italia service to Milan. From Milan, board a Euro City service that'll snake through the Alps and the Simplon Pass to the town of Montreux. You'll stay here overnight.
Day 6:
Have a quick explore of Montreux in the morning before joining the Inter Regio train to Lausanne, where you change trains and board the TGV to whisk you back to Paris. A quick change of stations in Paris and you're on the Eurostar heading for London.
What price includes
- First Class return rail travel London to Verona
- 5 nights accommodation in double room 4* hotels
- 'Poltroncine Centrale di Gradinata' tickets Verona Opera
- Private taxi transfers in Paris
- Tailor-made to suit your specific requirements
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras International Station
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
St Pancras station is connected both to the national and international train network and London underground (Kings Cross St Pancras station)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras International Station
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
By train from London St Pancras to destinations across the UK, or via the London underground to other rail terminals and destinations across the city.
