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Always one of the most sought-after festivals in the calendar.
Our 4-day tours will include two opera performances:
La battaglia di Legnano at Teatro Farnese or Teatro Regio di Parma.
Otello at Teatro Regio di Parma.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Travel to Parma
Depart London Heathrow airport on British Airways flight to Milan. Private transfer from airport to Parma [approx 75 miles]. Check-in to city centre 4-star hotel [Hotel Stendhal or Toscanini]. Both hotels are ideally located for exploring the city and visiting the opera houses.
Day 2 In Parma
Morning sightseeing tour of Parma with your private guide visiting the Duomo, Battisterio, and Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista.
Day 3 Verdi Country
Full-day excursion with your private guide to visit Busseto where Verdi moved to in 1824; also visit Roncole [Verdi's birthplace] and for lunch. Late afternoon return to Parma
Day 4 Return to UK
Transfer from hotel to Milan for the return flight to London Heathrow on British Airways.
Dates of Departure:
Tour 1: 11 October 2012
Tour 2: 17 October 2012
Tour 3: 25 October 2012
4-Day Tour Price Indication [per person]
From £1,395.00
Single room supplement: from £225
The prices include: round trip air travel on British Airways [including prevailing taxes], roundtrip transfer from Milan to hotel, accommodation as described in double room for four nights including breakfast buffet, top category tickets for two performances, two sightseeing tours as described with one lunch, opera synopses and restaurant recommendations.
The dates are subject to any changes brought about by alterations to the opera performances by the festival organisers. The price is subject to a minimum of 10 participants on each departure date.