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Opera Trip to Bergamo

Donizetti Festival - Rare Operatic Gems

Join us on a visit to Italy's cultural capitals. Discover the rich history, architectural marvels and cultural treasures of these cities. Experience the Donizetti Festival in Bergamo and immerse yourself in the rarely performed works of the celebrated composer. Each year the festival honours the city's distinguished son and gives you the unique opportunity to experience the musical splendour of Donizetti.

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Day 1: Switzerland – Bergamo

Travel via Milan to Bergamo. Arrival early in the afternoon and free time at your leisure. Bergamo, the picturesque city in northern Italy, delights with its historic charm and cultural richness. Dinner together at a carefully selected restaurant.

Day 2: Bergamo & Opera

In the morning, you will explore this charming city and follow in the footsteps of Gaetano Donizetti. A visit to the Donizetti Museum is on the programme. Spend the afternoon browsing the shops along the city's delightful lanes. Before the performance in the evening, enjoy an exquisite opera aperitif with delicate culinary creations from the kitchen and cellar.

Day 3: Excursion to Brescia & Opera

Today you take an excursion to the second cultural capital, Brescia, to visit the famous Loggia and the cathedral. After a guided tour, you will enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to Bergamo. Before the opera, an aperitif awaits you, helping you get in the mood for the upcoming musical experience.

Day 4: Bergamo – Switzerland

Return journey to Switzerland. Take the wonderful memories of your cultural discovery trip home with you.

You will stay in the centre at the 4* Hotel Cappello d'Oro. The hotel lies in the heart of Bergamo, not far from the funicular railway that climbs up to the old town. The beautiful, historic building has only recently been renovated and modernised.

  • 4* Hotel Cappello d'Oro
  • 4* Hotel Cappello d'Oro

Included services

  • Travel in a Car Rouge, 2+1 seating
  • Musical tour guide from/to Switzerland
  • Accommodation in a carefully selected 4* hotel
  • 3 x B&B (room with breakfast buffet)
  • 2 x 1st category opera tickets
  • 1 x dinner with drinks
  • 2 x opera aperitif with wine and canapés
  • City tours of Bergamo and Brescia
  • Entrance to the Donizetti Museum
  • 1 x lunch with drinks
  • Car Rouge audio system

Car Rouge Premium coach

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

  • Red Premium armchairs with headrests in the Car Rouge
  • View down the aisle of the Car Rouge with 2+1 seating
  • Armrest with smartphone holder and charging port at the seat
  • 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in 2+1 seating
  • Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
  • Unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
  • Multi-channel audio at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

Three burgundy Car Rouge coaches in front of the depot

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