Turin & Piedmont - Opera Trip of Culture and Indulgence 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. The famous Teatro Regio stages spectacular productions featuring leading artists. An excursion to the picturesque Langhe wine region, combined with a delightful meal of regional delicacies, 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 carefully 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. Founded by the Romans, Turin was developed by the House of Savoy into a baroque royal city of special 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: Day trip to Piedmont
Today you will explore the Langhe, world-famous for its wines, beginning in Alba, the town of the white truffle. You will then visit the picturesque village of Barolo, birthplace of the celebrated 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 the journey home, you can look back on the moments of your opera journey and its musical and culinary highlights.
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
- Travel by Car Rouge coach, 2+1 seating
- Music tour manager from/to Switzerland
- Accommodation in a carefully selected 4* hotel
- 3 x BB (room/breakfast buffet)
- 1 x dinner incl. drinks
- 1 x opera aperitif with wine and canapés
- Opera ticket, 1st category
- Guided 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 a revision and a new production on 6 May 1854 at Venice's Teatro San Benedetto that brought the opera its definitive breakthrough.
Violetta surrenders to the pleasure of a party, 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 only to return once 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 wants to remain free and enjoy the pleasures of the moment.
In a country house, Alfredo raves about Violetta, who for his sake has avoided the lavish parties in town for three months. The maid Annina anxiously reports that Violetta wants to sell her possessions, 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 the planned sales. 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 give up Alfredo. Almost cynically, he explains to her the advantages of a separation and that heaven has not blessed their union. Her hope fades that, as a fallen woman, a "traviata", she might one day be raised up again. She calls upon 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 chest: "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. Games of chance are played. 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 leaves her only a few hours to live. In a recitation tone, she reads Germont's letter about the Baron's wounding in the duel. She takes leave of life. The carnival revelry of the "bue grasso" breaks in. Alfredo is with Violetta. He wants to carry her away from Paris. Germont repents. Her last avowal: "Se una pudica vergine degli anni suoi nel fiore a te donasse il core sposa ti sia..io vo..". It is done. She dies in his arms.