Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Verona Opera Package 2026
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Verona Opera Package is a 3-night luxury holiday combining two nights in Verona, tickets to the Arena di Verona Opera Festival, and an overnight journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Verona to Paris, with onward Eurostar travel to London.
Looking for an Orient Express and Verona Opera holiday? This 2026 package is designed for travellers who want to combine the Arena di Verona Opera Festival with one of Europe’s most iconic luxury train journeys. Travel to Verona, enjoy open-air opera in a Roman amphitheatre, then board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an overnight journey to Paris.
The package includes flights from London to Verona, private transfers, two nights at a centrally located 4-star or 5-star Verona hotel, Poltrona opera tickets, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Verona to Paris, and Eurostar Premier seats from Paris to London.
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival runs through the Italian summer, with 2026 performances including La Traviata, Aida, Nabucco, La Bohème, Turandot, Carmina Burana, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Immersive Concert and Roberto Bolle & Friends. Selected opera dates can be paired with Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departures from Verona to Paris or from Paris to Verona.
This itinerary is ideal for opera lovers, luxury rail enthusiasts, and travellers looking for a special-occasion holiday in Italy. It can also be arranged in reverse, travelling aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Verona before your Arena di Verona opera stay.
Please contact us to discuss your preferred opera, travel date, hotel and cabin options.
- Travel between June and September 2026
- Outbound flight from London to Verona; regional departures available
- Private transfers included
- 2 nights at a centrally located 4-star or 5-star Verona hotel with breakfast
- Poltrona tickets to the Arena di Verona Opera Festival
- Overnight journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Verona to Paris
- Eurostar Premier seats from Paris to London
- Reverse itinerary from Paris to Verona also available
Guide Price from £4,650pp
- Itinerary
- Opera Dates
How the Verona Opera and Orient Express Package Works
This luxury holiday begins with a flight to Verona and a two-night stay in the city, giving you time to explore before attending an evening performance at the Arena di Verona Opera Festival. After your opera experience, you transfer to Verona Porta Nuova station and board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the overnight journey to Paris, followed by Eurostar travel to London.
Detailed Itinerary
2026 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Verona Opera Package
Day One: Fly to Verona
- Fly from London Gatwick to Verona. Regional departures may also be available.
- On arrival, a private driver will transfer you to your hotel in central Verona.
- Check in to your chosen hotel, such as the 4-star Hotel Indigo Grand Hotel Des Arts or the 5-star Due Torri Hotel.
- Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in Verona, one of northern Italy’s most atmospheric historic cities.
Day Two: Arena di Verona Opera
- Breakfast is included at your hotel.
- Spend the day exploring Verona, from Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori to Juliet’s Balcony and the Roman Arena.
- This evening, make your way to the Arena di Verona for your opera performance under the stars. Poltrona tickets are included, with upgrades available on request.
Day Three: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Verona to Paris
- After breakfast, enjoy a final morning in Verona before your private transfer to Verona Porta Nuova station.
- Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settle into your private cabin.
- Enjoy afternoon tea as the train travels through the Italian countryside.
- In the evening, dress for dinner and dine in one of the beautifully restored 1920s restaurant cars.
- Later, visit the Bar Car for cocktails and live piano music before retiring to your cabin for the night.
Day Four: Paris to London
- Wake to mountain scenery and the French countryside as continental breakfast is served in your cabin.
- The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express arrives into Paris.
- Transfer independently to Paris Gare du Nord for your Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
- Extended stays in Paris can be arranged on request.
Other 2026 VSOE & Verona Opera Combinations
The package can be tailored around selected Arena di Verona performances and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departures, including La Traviata, Aida, Nabucco, La Bohème, Turandot, Carmina Burana and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Immersive Concert.
- La Traviata & VSOE from Verona to Paris
- VSOE from Paris to Verona & La Traviata
- Aida & VSOE from Verona to Paris
- VSOE from Paris to Verona & Aida
- Nabucco & VSOE from Verona to Paris
- La Bohème & VSOE from Verona to Paris
- Turandot & VSOE from Verona to Paris
- Carmina Burana or Vivaldi concert combinations
Please contact us for the latest availability and a tailor-made quote.
Arena di Verona
Arena di Verona Opera Festival
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival is one of the great cultural events of the Italian summer, combining world-class opera with the extraordinary atmosphere of a Roman amphitheatre.
The festival began in 1913 with a performance of Aida to mark the centenary of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth. Today, the Arena is transformed each summer into one of the world’s most spectacular open-air opera venues.
The 2026 Arena di Verona season includes major works such as La Traviata, Aida, Nabucco, La Bohème, Turandot and special concert performances.
Verona Hotel Options
Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel Des Arts, Verona
Centrally located in the Cittadella district, Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel Des Arts is a stylish 4-star base for exploring Verona’s historic centre.
The hotel is well placed for Verona’s cultural attractions, including the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and Juliet’s Balcony.
Due Torri Hotel, Verona
The 5-star Due Torri Hotel offers classic luxury in a restored 14th-century palace in the heart of Verona. Its rooftop terrace provides views across the historic centre.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
2026 Arena di Verona Opera Dates for Orient Express Packages
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2026 runs from June to September. Selected performances can be combined with Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departures from Verona to Paris or from Paris to Verona.
Please note: performance dates and availability can change. Please contact us for the latest confirmed opera dates, train availability and package pricing.
Filter 2026 Arena di Verona Opera Dates
Use the filters below to find 2026 Arena di Verona performances that can be combined with selected Venice Simplon-Orient-Express packages.
| Date | Performance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Aida (Stefano Poda Edition) | The ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda an interplay of light with breathtaking costumes | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Aida (Stefano Poda Edition) | The ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda an interplay of light with breathtaking costumes | |
| La Bohème | The story of love and friendship – La Bohème, designed by Alfonso Signorini | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| La Bohème | The story of love and friendship – La Bohème, designed by Alfonso Signorini | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| Aida (Stefano Poda Edition) | The ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda an interplay of light with breathtaking costumes | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| La Bohème | The story of love and friendship – La Bohème, designed by Alfonso Signorini | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| Aida (Stefano Poda Edition) | The ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda an interplay of light with breathtaking costumes | |
| Roberto Bolle & Friends | Principal dancer Roberto Bolle and some of the world’s greatest ballet stars await you for an exciting evening dedicated to dance | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| Aida (Stefano Poda Edition) | The ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda an interplay of light with breathtaking costumes | |
| La Bohème | The story of love and friendship – La Bohème, designed by Alfonso Signorini | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Turandot | Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot blows out a hundred candles | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| Carmina Burana | The passionate sounds of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana | |
| Turandot | Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot blows out a hundred candles | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Immersive Concert | Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ immersive concert experience | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| Turandot | Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot blows out a hundred candles | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| Turandot | Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot blows out a hundred candles | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| Turandot | Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot blows out a hundred candles | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi | |
| Nabucco | The emotions of ‘Va, pensiero’ in Nabucco designed by Stefano Poda | |
| Aida (Franco Zeffirelli Edition) | Franco Zeffirelli’s luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida | |
| Turandot | Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot blows out a hundred candles | |
| La Traviata | The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi |
2027 Arena di Verona Opera Dates
Please contact us for more information on 2027 Arena di Verona Opera packages.
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