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La Fenice in Venice is one of the world’s most historic opera houses. Inaugurated in 1792 the opera house has, like its namesake the phoenix, been destroyed by fire and rebuilt, both in 1836 and 1996. The latest exquisitely restored La Fenice opened its doors in 2003. Along with the Teatro San Carlo in Naples and La Scala, Milan, La Fenice has always been one of the top three opera houses in Italy. During the 19th century many operas were first performed at La Fenice, including two of Verdi’s greatest and most popular works, ‘La traviata’ and ‘Rigoletto.’ A feast of wonderful operas has been planned for 2022, all strongly cast. Tickets for a performance are included, as are several walking tours and accommodation in one of Kirker's favourite hotels.
There will be a selection of carefully planned walking tours to some of the city’s churches and galleries. At the Accademia, the ‘National Gallery of Venice’, we see works by the most important Venetian artists from the 14th to the 17th centuries and the more modern Peggy Guggenheim collection at the palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal where she lived. Visits to the jewel-like Santa Maria Miracoli, to Santa Maria della Salute, Santi Paolo e Giovanni, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, and to Carpaccio’s fabulous cycle of the story of St. George in the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni will all be included. There will be free time each afternoon for independent exploration during which you can use your included Venice pass to visit the Palazzo Ducale, the Museo Correr and the Archaelogical Museum.
...when you travel with Kirker
Flights with Easyjet:
Depart London Gatwick 12.30 arrive Venice 15.40
Depart Venice 15.50 arrive London Gatwick 17.05
At Kirker we select what we feel are the most suitable hotels to suit the character of the tour, to find out more about these hotels, please click below for more information.
Ideally located between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, the Splendid’s contemporary design offers clients an alternative to the traditional Venetian decoration found at other hotels in the city.
Louisa first visited Venice briefly in 1995 on a gap year, only to fall deeply in love with the city’s art, culture and ambience. Graduating from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, she went on to take a Master’s in the History of Art, Venice and Rome, at the University of Warwick, partly held in La Serenissima.
In 2001 she moved permanently to Venice where she has worked in the art world ever since. She works in the Venice Biennale, as a freelance art translator, with art education programmes such as the John Hall Venice Course, and with the Querini Stampalia Museum and Gallery. She has never lost her love for her adoptive city.
LA FENICE OPERA PROGRAMME
20 September Departure:
Il trovatore by Verdi (23 September)
First performed at Teatro Apollo, Rome on 19 January 1853.
Leonora is sung by Francesca Dotti, Azucena by Carmen Topciu, Manrico by Antonio Poli and The Count of Luna by Mattea Oliviero. Francesco Ivan Ciampa conducts.
The Tour Leader was extremely helpful & knowledgeable about the places we visited. Indeed she made our holiday very special. We really cannot fault Kirker in your management or organisation. Well done!
View DetailsHaving visited Venice before, I already had some knowledge but Louisa Warman was outstanding and the visits to La Fenice have fulfilled a long held ambition. The Hotel Moncao & Grand Canal is in the perfect situation. We loved it all!
View DetailsAll so civilised and relaxed. Just the tonic needed. What a nice surprise the welcome bottle in one’s room, many thanks. Liked the tour leader’s leisurely approach. Very informative – I will look at church paintings with different eyes now. It was good to see old masters and contemporary paintings.
View DetailsMy first visit to Venice and it was brilliant - the hotel couldn't have been in a better location, the itinerary was well chosen and very interesting and Siân Walters a knowledgeable and friendly tour leader.
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Louisa first visited Venice briefly in 1995 on a gap year, only to fall deeply in love with the city’s art, culture and ambience. Graduating from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, she went on to take a Master’s in the History of Art, Venice and Rome, at the University of Warwick, partly held in La Serenissima.
In 2001 she moved permanently to Venice where she has worked in the art world ever since. She works in the Venice Biennale, as a freelance art translator, with art education programmes such as the John Hall Venice Course, and with the Querini Stampalia Museum and Gallery. She has never lost her love for her adoptive city.
The Tour Leader was extremely helpful & knowledgeable about the places we visited. Indeed she made our holiday very special. We really cannot fault Kirker in your management or organisation. Well done!
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