Turin & Piedmont – Opera Trip with Culture and Fine Dining La Traviata at the Teatro Regio
Turin, the vibrant capital of Piedmont, impresses with its elegant squares, majestic palaces, historic arcades and a modern opera house. At the famous Teatro Regio, spectacular performances are given by outstanding artists. An excursion to the picturesque Langhe wine region, combined with a delicious meal of regional specialities, adds the finishing touch to your stay.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 08.03. - 11.03.2027 | Mo. - Do. | from CHF 1'750.- |
Day 1: Switzerland – Turin
Journey to Turin. Arrival in the early afternoon, with free time at your leisure. Dinner together at a selected restaurant.
Day 2: Turin & Opera
Look forward to Turin, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Savoy and first capital of Italy, with over 2,000 years of history. Turin was founded by the Romans and developed by the House of Savoy into a baroque royal city of exceptional splendour. It is a city of 18 km of arcades and cosy coffee houses, the capital of magic, chocolate and contemporary art. The tour ends around midday. Before the performance, enjoy an opera aperitif with delicacies from the kitchen and cellar.
Day 3: Excursion to Piedmont
Today you will explore the Langhe, world-famous for its wines, starting in Alba, the town of the white truffle. You will then visit the picturesque village of Barolo, birthplace of the famous wine. The highlight is a typical Piedmontese lunch at a charming agriturismo, a culinary tribute to the region.
Day 4: Turin - Switzerland
As you set off on your journey home, you can reflect on the moments of your opera tour and its musical and culinary highlights.
CarRouge
Die Premium Fahrzeuge sind auf dem neusten Stand der Technik und verfügen über grosszügige Platzverhältnisse: 3 Luxussitze pro Reihe, individuell verstellbare Kopfstützen und eine Innenhöhe von 2.10 m sorgen für ein einzigartiges Raumgefühl.
- 30 breite, luxuriöse Premium-Fauteuils in 2+1-Bestuhlung
- Grosszügiger Sitzabstand von 90 cm
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Höhenverstellbarer Fussraster, verstellbare Rücken- und Armlehnen
- Einzigartiges Raumgefühl dank 2.10 Meter Innenhöhe
- Mehrkanal-Tonanlage an jedem Sitz, Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
360° Panorama
INCLUDED
- Travel by Car Rouge, 2+1 seating
- Music tour escort from/to Switzerland
- Accommodation in a selected 4* hotel
- 3 x BB (room/breakfast buffet)
- 1 x dinner including drinks
- 1 x opera aperitif with wine and canapés
- Opera ticket, 1st category
- City tour of Turin
- Excursion to the Langhe wine region
- Lunch at an agriturismo
- Car Rouge audio system
Hotels
You will stay at the 4* Hotel Turin Palace in the heart of Turin's city centre. All the sights are within easy walking distance.
About the opera
Giuseppe Verdi: "La Traviata" – "A quell'amor ch'è palpito!"
The starting point for Verdi's opera is the French novel "La dame aux camélias" by Alexandre Dumas fils, which was turned into a successful play. The Italian librettist Francesco Maria Piave, who had already written the libretti for Verdi from "Ernani" to "Rigoletto", also provided the composer with the literary source for the three-act opera "La Traviata", which Verdi completed in 45 days. It premiered on 6 March 1853 at the Teatro La Fenice. However, it was only after a revision and a new production on 6 May 1854 at Venice's Teatro San Benedetto that the opera achieved its final breakthrough.
Violetta indulges in the pleasures of a party, thereby easing her suffering. She dines among friends: Vicomte Gaston, Alfredo Germont, Flora Bervoix, Baron Douphol. Alfredo sings the Brindisi drinking song: "Libiamo ne'lieti calici". The guests waltz. Violetta turns pale and looks at herself in the mirror: "Oh qual pallor!" She asks Alfredo bluntly: "Da molto è che mi amate?" In the duet "Un di felice", the two confess their love. She hands him a camellia from her bosom, which he is to return only when it has withered. Alfredo's words of love about the "palpito dell'universo intero" touch her heart: "E strano!" She speaks of her youthful longing for a man of the future. Yet she wishes to remain free and enjoy the pleasures of the moment.
In a country house, Alfredo raves about Violetta, who has shunned the lavish parties in the city for three months for his sake. Worried, the maid Annina reports that Violetta intends to sell her belongings, horses and carriages. She needs "mille luigi". Flora writes to Violetta at her new refuge and invites her to the party in Paris. Germont, Alfredo's father, visits her and learns of the letter about her plans to sell. He demands "un sacrificio", a sacrifice. "Pura siccome un angelo". He hints at a relationship of his daughter, who can only marry if Alfredo returns to the bosom of the family and saves its honour. He demands that Violetta renounce Alfredo. Almost cynically, he explains the advantages of a separation and says that heaven has not blessed the union. Her hope fades that she, as a fallen woman, a "traviata", will one day be raised up again. She appeals to the pure maiden: "Dite alla giovine si bella e pura". Germont consoles her: "Piangi, o misera!" She is to tell Alfredo that she does not love him! Violetta throws herself on Germont's breast: "Qual figlia m'abbracciate, forte cosi sarò". She wishes to die as a sacrifice to her love: "Conoscva il sacrificio".
Father and son fall into each other's arms. Germont reminds him of happier times and of the voice of honour ("la voce dell'onor"). Alfredo swears revenge at Flora's party. The Marquis D'Obigny spreads the rumour that Alfredo and Violetta have separated. Enter the "Cori di Zingarelle e di Mattadori spagnoli". Gaston sings the song of the bullfighter Piquillo. Alfredo sees Violetta on the arm of Baron Douphol. Gambling begins. 100 louis on the right and on the left. Alfredo wins. Violetta warns Alfredo to leave. Douphol is the challenger. She has sworn an oath to him to avoid Alfredo: "Di fuggirti un giuramento sacro io fea". She pretends to love Douphol. Alfredo throws his purse at her feet: love for payment! "Gelosa smania". Raging jealousy drives him to it. Only now does she confess that she will love Alfredo until death!
Doctor Grenvil takes her pulse. Her consumption allows her only a few more hours to live. In a lecturing tone, she reads Germont's letter about the Baron's wounding in the duel. She bids farewell to life. The carnival revelry of the "bue grasso" bursts in. Alfredo is with Violetta. He wants to take her away from Paris. Germont repents. Her last declaration: "Se una pudica vergine degli anni suoi nel fiore a te donasse il core sposa ti sia..io vo..". It is accomplished. She dies in his arms.