Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and check into your hotel, then meet up with the group for an orientation about the opera adventure. A welcome dinner is included, so you'll get to know your fellow travelers right away.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at hotel
Landmarks/POIs La Fenice Opera Theatre - Day 2
Venice
After breakfast, you'll walk through Venice hitting San Marco Square and wandering the narrow alleys with their stone footbridges. The afternoon is yours to explore, and you might take a boat out to Murano, Burano, or Torcello if you like. Later that evening, you'll head to La Fenice Opera Theatre for Dialogue des Carmelites by Francis Poulenc.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Venice including San Marco Square and narrow alleys
- Opera performance: Dialogue des Carmelites at La Fenice Opera Theatre
Optional Activities
- Visit to Murano island
- Visit to Burano island
- Visit to Torcello island
Landmarks/POIs San Marco Square La Fenice Opera Theatre Murano Burano Torcello - Day 3
Venice to Milan
You'll catch a train to Milan after breakfast, arriving at Italy's fashion and business hub. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free to wander around on your own. That evening, the group has a pizza dinner together, and then you'll join in bar hopping around Milan's gay scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Pizza dinner)
Included Activities
- Pizza dinner in Milan
Optional Activities
- Explore Milan independently during free afternoon
- Gay bar hopping in Milan
- Day 4
Lake Como and Bellagio
This morning after breakfast, a private tour takes you around Lake Como, visiting Bellagio and seeing the elegant villas and landscapes at a relaxed pace. You'll grab lunch by the lake with views (you'll cover this yourself), then head back to Milan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Lake Como including Bellagio and surrounding villas
Optional Activities
- Lunch by the lake
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Bellagio - Day 5
Milan
You'll start at Duomo Square for a guided tour of Milan's main sights, then go through Milan's Cathedral (entrance fee on your own), walk the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and check out the Brera district. After lunch and free time, you'll attend Norma by Vincenzo Bellini at La Scala Opera House in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Milan including Duomo Square, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and Brera district
- Opera performance: Norma at La Scala Opera House
Optional Activities
- Visit Milan's Cathedral (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks/POIs Duomo Square Milan Cathedral Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Brera district La Scala Opera House - Day 6
Milan to Verona
The high-speed train takes you to Verona after breakfast. You'll settle into your hotel in this small city famous for Romeo and Juliet, then have the afternoon to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Verona independently
- Day 7
Verona
A guided tour walks you through Verona's streets and squares following Shakespeare's story, stopping at Juliet's tomb, Romeo's house, and Juliet's balcony while learning the history behind the legend. You'll also see the Della Scala family palaces. The rest of your day is free, including time for shopping. A farewell dinner is included, and then you'll attend Aida by Giuseppe Verdi at the Arena of Verona, the world's largest open-air opera house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona including Juliet's tomb, Romeo's house, Juliet's balcony, and Della Scala family palaces
- Farewell dinner
- Opera performance: Aida at the Arena of Verona
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Verona
Landmarks/POIs Juliet's Tomb Romeo's House Juliet's Balcony Arena of Verona - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the group and head out. The tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
