October 17 – 29, 2026
The Vancouver Opera Guild invites you to join its tour of Italy from Apulia in the south to Milan in the north including three nights in Alberobello (Apulia), three nights in Rome, one night in Lucca, two nights in Parma and three nights in Milan. Seven opera/concert tickets are included in the programme.
Operas / Concerts you will see on the Tour
- Verdi’s Il Trovatore
- Verdi’s Falstaff
- Rossini’s Le Due Petite Messe
- Puccini e la sua Lucca (Puccini Opera Recital)
- Verdi’s Nabuccodonosor
- Mezzogiorno in Musica (Midday in Music)
- Verdi’s Messa da Requiem
Tour Costs
- Guild Members: Cdn. $8,590 per person sharing
- Non-Guild: Cdn. $8,690 per person sharing
- Single supplement: Cdn. $2,440
Tour Includes
- Accommodation for 12 nights at hotels listed, or similar
- Welcome reception, daily breakfast
- Seven opera/concert tickets
- Guided tours as described in the itinerary
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Coach and driver for tours and transfers
- Gratuities to drivers and guides
- Full-time Italian tour escort
- Vancouver Opera Guild Tour Director
- $300 donation to the Vancouver Opera Guild ($400 for non-members)
Tour Does Not Include
- Airfare (Great Expeditions will be pleased to assist with airline reservations )
- Milan airport transfer
Tour Schedule
See attached PDF for more details. Prices quoted in this brochure are in Canadian dollars based on a full tour, and foreign exchange rates in effect at time of printing (January 2026). We reserve the right to adjust the tour cost if there are substantial price changes.
CONTACT
Lis Dawson 604-922-8008, lisdawson@shaw.ca
Genny MacLean 604-738-5535, fgmaclean@shaw.ca
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This paragraph defines our responsibility with respect to all our tours. Please read it carefully. Payment of deposit represents an acceptance by purchaser of the following terms and conditions. Great Expeditions, its owners, outfitters, agents and employees, gives notice that all arrangements for accommodation, transportation and/or, all related travel services, have been made by Great Expeditions only as agent, upon the express condition that Great Expeditions shall not be liable for any injury, damage, delay, mishap, inconvenience or irregularity occasioned through the default of any company or individual engaged in providing the arranged accommodation. Great Expeditions cannot be responsible for negligent conduct or financial irresponsibility of these suppliers, since they maintain no control over them. Such passenger conveyance, hotel accommodation, etc. is subject to the laws of the state or country where provided. In addition, Great Expeditions assumes no liability resulting directly or indirectly from any of the following causes: acts of God, detention, annoyance, weather, quarantines, strikes, civil disturbance, theft, government regulations, etc. over which it has no control. Great Expeditions reserves the right to substitute hotels and leaders and to alter the itinerary when deemed necessary or advisable. The right is also reserved to cancel any trip prior to departure upon the refund of all payments received which shall release Great Expeditions from any further liability. Great Expeditions reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person or member of any tour should such person’s actions or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare or enjoyment of other members of the tour, and it is agreed a refund of the amount recovered from suppliers of unused land services is the limit of Great Expeditions responsibility.
RESERVATIONS
A deposit of $2,500 per person is required at time of booking. A second payment of $2,500 is due before May 15 with balance due by August 30.
CANCELLATIONS
All payments are non-refundable unless space can be resold.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that tour members purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect themselves against money loss in the event of cancellation due to personal or family illness. We also offer comprehensive insurance which includes trip cancellation/interruption plus excess hospital/medical benefits, baggage and travel accident. Some exclusions for pre-existing conditions do apply. Insurance premiums are age banded. Please ask for an insurance quote at time of booking.
OPERA TICKETS
OPERA/CONCERT TICKETS FOR ALL PERFORMANCES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND IN OCTOBER AND SUPPLIERS ARE REQUIRING IMMEDIATE DEPOSITS. PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF THESE TICKETS
DOCUMENTATION
A valid passport is required. An electronic visa waiver for EU countries is being introduced some time in 2026 and may be required. Tour members will be advised.