Guests will also tour the Renaissance gardens and wine cellars of the 17th century Villa Widmann Borletti, where they will enjoy a private tasting. Other highlights of the cruise include passing colorful islands in the Venetian lagoon and a dinner ashore at the private 17th century stately home Villa Ca’ Zen, where the English poet Lord Byron conducted his tempestuous love affair with the Countess Giuccioli, inspiring some of his best poetry. Many celebrated composers premiered their work here, including bel canto era composers Rossini, Bellini, Donezetti, and Verdi. They will drift away on a leisurely cruise that includes visits to famous baroque theaters such as Venice’s Gran Teatro La Fenice (the Phoenix), a landmark theater and a perfect stop for music lovers. Once onboard La Bella Vita, guests will be treated to a special private performance by a renowned opera quartet. It’s a truly priceless and unforgettable vacation.” In addition to catching a performance of some of the world’s greatest operas, guests will experience first-hand the history and cuisine of Italy on a cruise from Venice to the city of Mantua. “For lovers of art and classical music, the Opera Cruise on La Bella Vita takes it up a notch. “Our entire fleet offers opportunity for cultural immersion,” said Derek Banks, managing director of European Waterways. Tours start at $5,140 per person, based on double occupancy.
The next day, they will board La Bella Vita in Venice and embark on a one-of-a kind hotel barge cruise to Mantua, a cultural hub of the Italian Renaissance. They will also visit the famous Arena Museo Opera museum, which is dedicated to the history, creativity and excellence of Italian opera. There, guests will enjoy a grand performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” on July 11 or Verdi’s “Nabucco” on September 5. The 7-night tours, July 11-18 and September 5-12, 2015, include a night in Verona with premium seating at the Arena di Verona, a former Roman Amphitheater. European Waterways is offering guests “a night at the opera” on two special opera-themed cruises onboard the hotel barge La Bella Vita.
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