Venice Opera Break

La Fenice is Venice's most famous opera house and the location where La Traviata was first ever performed. This stunning opera house is the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre and a must visit whilst staying in Venice. A variety of performances are available here each year, we have listed just a couple below. Please contact our Italy Experts for more information.

Opera Dates

The 2022 opera programme takes place on the following days:

I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata
Giuseppe Verdi | Direction Sebastiano Rolli
01, 03, 05, 07, 09 April

Faust
Charles Gounod | Direction Frederic Chaslin
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 April

Madame Butterfly
Giacomo Puccini | Direction Sesto Quatrini
10, 16, 18, 20, 22 September

Il Trovatore
Giuseppe Verdi | Direction Francesco Ivan Ciampa
11, 15, 17, 21, 23 September

La Fille du Regiment
Gaetano Donizetti | Direction Stefano Ranzani
14, 16, 18, 20, 22 October

Prices available on request , call our Italy Experts on 01293 733479* to discuss your opera package.

At a glance

La Fenice opera
Venice - 3 nights

For more information, call our Italy Experts on:

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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

4 days from £769 per person

Practical Information

Flight Information

Direct flights to Venice Marco Polo airport (VCE) are available from Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton and take approximately 2 hours. Transfers to the city centre take approximately 20 minutes.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

You don’t have to leave a tip in Italy – most Italians don’t tip for restaurant meals, bar drinks, taxi rides or hair and beauty treatments. However if you do leave a tip, you might receive quicker service.