Parma Verdi Festival 2025

Parma, Province of Parma, Italy

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Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Formula

Individual Departures

Group Size

2 people

Overview

Parma and the Verdi Festival 2025
04 – 06 October 2025

The Verdi Festival Parma 2025 celebrates a double anniversary, honoring the deep connection between Giuseppe Verdi and William Shakespeare with a rich and captivating program — a must for opera lovers.

This is the perfect occasion to travel to Parma, Italy, and experience a unique cultural journey at the heart of Italian opera. Whether you’re planning a dedicated Parma Italy travel experience or simply looking to immerse yourself in music and history, this itinerary is not to be missed.

We offer a carefully curated experience that includes:

04 October: Macbeth at the Teatro Verdi in Busseto — a key highlight of the Busseto Verdi Festival
06 October: Otello at the Teatro Regio in Parma — a cornerstone of the Festival Verdi Parma

This exclusive stay allows you to soak in the magical atmosphere of the Verdi Festival 2025, set in the elegant and historic city of Parma — Italian Capital of Culture and UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Explore iconic places dedicated to music, art, and fine cuisine for an unforgettable journey through culture and flavor.

Itinerary

Day 1 - October 4 2025 - Parma

Arrival in Parma in the morning with your own means of transport and check-in at a 4-star hotel located in the city center.
Next, enjoy a welcome lunch and tasting at a traditional restaurant in the historic center, featuring a menu based on local gastronomic specialties.

In the evening, transfer to Busseto with your own transport (a private transfer can be arranged upon request, at an additional cost) to attend the opera Macbeth at 8:00 PM at the Teatro Verdi in Busseto.

Return to Parma and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 - October 5 2025 - Parma

Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, enjoy a private guided tour of Parma’s historic center, discovering its artistic and architectural treasures — from the majestic medieval Cathedral to the striking pink marble Baptistery. The tour continues with an exterior visit of the Pilotta Complex, home to the magnificent Farnese Theatre (entrance fees not included).

In the early afternoon, make your to the Teatro Regio di Parma to attend the opera Otello, a lyrical drama in four acts with a libretto by Arrigo Boito, based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare.

After the performance, enjoy an exclusive aperitif in the atmospheric wine cellar of a historic restaurant in the heart of the city, followed by an unforgettable dinner celebrating the authentic flavors of Parma’s culinary tradition.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 - October 6 2025 - Parma

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
End of services.

Upon request, the stay can be customized with exclusive experiences:

Tour of Parma’s Historic Shops
Discover the city’s culinary soul with a guided tour through Parma’s historic shops, tasting traditional products and learning about the region’s gastronomic excellence.

Exploring the Lands of Verdi
An inspiring itinerary through the most significant places in the life of Maestro Giuseppe Verdi: his birthplace in Roncole, the Casa Barezzi Museum, the Verdi Theatre, and the Renata Tebaldi Museum, featuring stage costumes, rare documents, and memorabilia dedicated to the legendary soprano.

Exclusive Opera House Backstage Tour
Experience the magic behind the curtain with a private visit to the Teatro Regio di Parma or the Teatro Verdi in Busseto, including exclusive access to the costume workshop, wardrobe rooms, set design areas, dressing rooms, and the stage.

From: € 940

The fee includes / The fee does not include

2 nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
1 welcome lunch and tasting featuring Parmigiano Reggiano, cold cuts such as Prosciutto di Parma and Salame di Felino, and a selection of traditional local dishes, accompanied by regional wines (drinks included: ½ bottle of water and ¼ bottle of wine per person)
Gallery ticket for the opera Macbeth at Teatro Verdi in Busseto – 04/10/2025 at 8:00 PM
Stalls ticket for the opera Otello at Teatro Regio di Parma – 05/10/2025 at 3:30 PM
Ticket delivery directly to your hotel

Guided tour service and entrance fees to monuments
Transfers
Tourist tax (to be paid directly at the hotel)
Insurance (includes travel assistance, medical expenses, baggage, and cancellation coverage)
Meals and drinks not specified in the program
Tips, personal expenses, and anything not expressly mentioned under "The fee includes"

Tour's Location

Parma, Province of Parma, Italy

from 940

Date

05/09/2025

Adults

Age 18+

Children

Age 6-17

Infant

Age 0-5

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