Venice Opera Break

A must see when visiting Venice, Teatro La Fenice is one of the most famous and notorious venues in the history of theatre in Italy. Home to some of the finest operatic premieres from greats such as Verdi, Rossini and Bellini you will not want to miss this. We have listed a few performances below but do contact our Italy Experts for more information and details.

Opera Dates

The 2023-2024 opera programme takes place on the following days:

12th, 14th, 17th, 20th and 23rd April 2024	Mefistofele \| Arrigo Boito
16th May to 19th May 2024, 21st May to 25th May 2024	Don Giovanni \| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 30th June 2024	Ariadne auf Naxos \| Richard Strauss
30th August 2024, 3rd, 8th, 14th and 18th Septmber 2024	Turandot \| Giacomo Puccini
13th, 15th, 17th, 19th and 22nd September 2024	DIPTHYCH: The illuminated factory & Erwartung \| Luigi Nono & Arnold Schönberg

At a glance

La Fenice opera
Venice - 3 nights

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4 days from £695 per person

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : UK – Venice

Fly into Marco Polo International Airport and get your first glimpse of the floating city from a water taxi which will take you to your hotel. Then head to the Piazza San Marco, the vibrant main square, which is a perfect spot to see some of the most famous landmarks in Venice. The Campanile (bell tower) and the Torre dell'Orologio (clock tower) overlook the square, while tourists flock to the sculptures and mosaics found in St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The area around St Mark's Square is teeming with restaurants.

Day 2 : A night at the opera

Today is for exploring the city on foot, stop to rest your feet for a caffè at a coffee shop or two throughout the day. This evening, you head for the opera. This year, Le Fenice is showing operas by famous composers such as Verdi, Puccini and Vivaldi.Performances start around 7pm or 8pm and we recommend booking seats in the stalls to make sure you’re comfortable for the long performances.

Day 3 : Venice

After a night at the opera, there is another full day to explore Venice. Your last full day in Venice is the perfect time to explore some of the famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon. A boat will take you to Murano, famous for glass blowing and housing Venice’s glass factories. Tour a factory, watch a glass blowing demonstration and admire the distinctive ornaments and jewellery on display.

The picturesque island of Burano is next, with its colourful fishing cottages and boats. You may even catch some of the villagers sitting in the sun making some of Burano’s famous lace. Last stop is Torcello, an island with few inhabitants and a magnificent cathedral, the Basilica dei Santa Maria Assunta, in which you’ll find some impressive mosaics.

Day 4 : Venice – UK

Venice Opera Break

Opera Dates

At a glance

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Trip Itinerary

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