Itinerary and Cost

Inclusions:

• Program leadership and support from two Program Directors and a licensed Verona guide
• Opera ticket to La Traviata at the Arena di Verona
• Daily rehearsals and festival performances led by internationally renowned conductor Dr. Pearl Shangkuan
• Vocal technique sessions with Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine
• Access to a shared drive containing choral resources for both singers and conductors curated by the artistic staff
• Guided walking tour of Verona’s historic center with licensed guide (headsets provided)
• Gratuities for restaurant staff and bus drivers
• Three dinners with wine: Welcome Dinner in Verona Historic Center, Post-Concert Dinner in Isola Rizza (Verona Countryside), and Farewell Dinner in Verona Historic Center
• One group lunch in Zevio (Verona countryside)
• Private tour of the Maria Callas Museum in Zevio
• Valpolicella Classico winery tour and tasting (four wines with light food pairings)
•  Round-trip private bus transportation for festival excursions (Zevio, Isola Rizza, Lake Garda, Valpolicella Classico)
• Informal performance in Lazise (Lake Garda)
• Concert at Parrocchia dei Santi Pietro e Paolo in Isola Rizza (Verona countryside)
• Final performance in San Fermo Maggiore, one of Verona’s four major churches

   

Exclusions:

• Airfare and travel to/from Verona
• Lodging
• Meals not listed above
• Gratuities for licensed guide and hotel staff (participant discretion)

Participants arrange their own airfare and accommodations. This allows flexibility, use of airline miles/points, and the option to arrive early or extend travel. Verona has many hotels and rental options (Airbnb, Vrbo). Participants often share accommodations to reduce costs.