Verona Opera by Rail
- 6
- £1,599
- Italy
- Travel to Verona via the lakeside Swiss city of Lausanne
- Two full days to explore the sights in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Verona
- A night at the opera in the unique venue of the historic Arena di Verona
- A scenic rail journey back to London with a stop en route in Munich
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- All rail journeys, in standard class
- Seat reservations where required
- 5 nights’ hand-picked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Performance at the Arena di Verona (seated tier)
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions
2026 Program includes La Traviata, Aida and Nabucco (selected dates June to September), La Boheme (selected dates July – September) and Turandot (selected dates August to September). The festival runs from 12 June to 12 September, 2026. Please let us know if you’d like to see a particular production.
Suggested Itinerary
Depart from London St Pancras this morning on a Eurostar service to Paris. On arrival in Paris, make an easy change by metro or taxi to the Gare de Lyon.
In the afternoon, board a TGV Lyria service and zoom through the French countryside and into Switzerland. When you arrive into Lausanne, you are staying overnight at the Hotel Mirabeau (or similar), within easy reach of the station.
Spend a free morning in Lausanne and then in the afternoon, travel by rail alongside the vineyards of the Lavaux Region, and the famous Chateau de Chillon, then through the spectacular Swiss and then Italian Alps to Milan. From here, a quick service brings you to Verona Porta Nuova station.
On arrival, check in at the Hotel Indigo (or similar) in time for a late dinner in the historic heart of the city. You have 3 nights here.
Verona boasts some beautiful examples of Roman and medieval architecture and is also a popular destination for visitors because of its connection with Shakespeare, who set two fo his plays here. It’s not known if Shakespeare actually ever set foot in Verona (or indeed Italy) but you can still visit the house and balcony where Juliet lived – and pined after Romeo.
You have plenty of time to visit this and other attractions before your evening performance in the splendid Arena di Verona. You be seated on one of the rows of seats, rather than on the cold, stone steps so you can relax and enjoy the opera.
Leave your hotel this morning and make your way back to the station for a scenic rail journey which will take you across the Austrian border and through the Alps via the Brenner Pass to Munich. On arrival in Munich, check in for an overnight stay at the Eurostars Book (or similar).
After breakfast in your hotel, return to Munich’s main station and catch a high-speed ICE service to Brussels via Frankfurt. Once in Brussels, it’s an easy change on to the Eurostar back to London. If you have time, it’s makes for a more relaxing journey if you stop off en route back to the UK in Cologne or Brussels.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Lausanne
Located within walking distance of the main station and the centre of the city, the Hotel Mirabeau is a comfortable base to explore Lausanne. The tastefully furnished bedrooms offer cable TV, a minibar and free Wi-Fi internet access. There is also a restaurant serving international cuisine along with fish from Lake Geneva.
Munich
The Eurostars Book is a modern, literary-themed hotel within easy walking distance of Munich’s main station. Modern bedrooms are all dedicated to a famous book, with free Wi-Fi access, en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. There is also a chic lobby bar and a restaurant serving a menu of international dishes.
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Lausanne
Consisting of six pavilions dating from the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries, this unique hotel features contemporary décor in a historic, lakefront setting. Apart from fine dining in the Italian restaurant, guests enjoy preferential access to the gourmet restaurant at the nearby Beau-Rivage Palace.
Lausanne
The Beau-Rivage Palace has built a reputation as one of Europe’s favourite hotels both for its service and amenities. Located in 10 acres of parkland, the elegant belle époque buildings of the Beau-Rivage Palace command breathtaking views across Lake Geneva to the majestic French Alps.
Verona
The Due Torri Hotel offers luxury and elegance in the heart of Verona, next to the Church of Saint Anastasia and a 5-minute walk from Juliet’s balcony. Guest rooms and suites are large and comfortable – they come with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. The hotel also has an Art-Nouveau restaurant and a lounge bar.
Munich
Built into the southern wing of the railway station, this superb French-style property is amongst Munich’s best hotels. Relax in your spacious bedroom or in the heavenly spa and swimming pool. Enjoy a full, varied breakfast in the hotel’s fabulous restaurant.
