Cremona & Mantua - Dove la musica vive L’italiana in Algeri
Enjoy a stay in the charming, Christmas-decorated city of Cremona, home of the famous violin makers Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari. A visit to a descendant of these master craftsmen reveals the art of violin making. An excursion takes you to Mantua, a jewel of Italian art and architecture. A violin concert at the Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium and an opera performance at the Teatro Ponchielli crown the trip.
Dates and prices
- 2026
| 09.12. - 12.12.2026 | Mi. - Sa. | from CHF 1'578.- |
Day 1: Switzerland – Cremona
Arrival in the early afternoon. Your 4* hotel is located in the heart of the historic old town. Cremona is widely regarded as the “cradle of violin making”, and the violin-making families Stradivari and Amati both came from this town. An interesting visit to a violin-making workshop offers you an insight into the craft. Dinner at a popular restaurant in the town.
Day 2: Cremona & Opera
In the morning you will explore the historic old town. Highlights include the main square, Piazza del Comune, with the cathedral, the Torrazzo, the baptistery and the town hall. Lunch break at leisure. Afterwards you will visit the “Museo del Violino”, where you can admire the famous violins of Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari. Following the tour, a violin concert awaits you in the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi. Before the opera performance, dinner will be served at a fine ristorante. Afterwards, enjoy the performance at the Teatro Ponchielli.
Day 3: Excursion to Mantua
Today you will visit Mantua. The town impresses with magnificent buildings, renowned museums and a beautifully preserved old town. Closely associated with the noble Gonzaga family and known worldwide as the birthplace of Virgil, Mantua also provides the setting for Giuseppe Verdi’s famous opera “Rigoletto”, whose plot unfolds at the court of the Duke of Mantua. Lunch together in a cosy restaurant. Return to Cremona and free evening.
Day 4: Cremona – Switzerland
With many wonderful memories of Cremona, you travel back to Switzerland.
CarRouge
The Premium vehicles are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.
- 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in a 2+1 seating layout
- Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
- Seat belts at every seat
- Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
- A unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
- Multichannel sound system at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
INCLUDED
- Coach travel with Car Rouge, 2+1 seating
- Music tour manager from/to Switzerland
- Accommodation in a carefully selected 4* hotel
- 3 x bed and breakfast (room/breakfast buffet)
- 2 x dinner including drinks
- Opera ticket, 1st category
- Short violin concert
- Guided tour of the town and cathedral
- All admission fees
- Excursion including lunch and drinks
- Car Rouge audio system
Hotels
You will stay in the heart of Cremona at the 4* Delle Arti Design Hotel. All the sights are within a few metres.
