When you think of Verona, Italy the first thing that most often comes to mind is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.  A visit to see the charming balcony is on every itinerary. Except, Verona has something else equally famous and that is an exceptional Opera Festival which is held every summer.

What makes this festival so exceptional is the remarkable opera house, the Arena di Verona. A Roman amphitheatre, 2000 years old with perfect sound creates an atmosphere that can not be forgotten.  It is in this unique and historic open air setting that opera lovers can experience the finest productions and electrifying performances by many of the world’s renowned performers and musicians. One of the reasons for these outstanding productions is that, the Italian audience is extremely knowledgeable and demanding.  When they like something in the preformance they will applaud and call out for a performer to repeat an aria. However, do not be concerned, not everyone in the audience is an aficionado, there are many, casual opera-goers who attend. The programme will have something that is familiar to all, making this a memorable experience for anyone who attends.  The thing is, once you have attended a performance at the Arena di Verona you are spoiled, nothing else can compare.  It is magical!

A group tour to Italy should include memorable experiences. A custom group tour with Select Travel Service is sure to do that. We especially want you to be absorbed into the culture and that is why we included unique opportunities such as the Verona Opera Festival into our tours. Contact Select Travel and find out more about our customize itineraries.