Big deal for opera fan

TOPFLIGHT will cater for opera buffs for the duration of the famous Verona festival which runs from June 19 to August 30 in the restored third century Roman amphitheatre.

The company reports a sharp increase in interest for packages to Lake Garda this year after a slow start, and offers flights from Dublin, Cork and Belfast.

Excursions to the opera can be arranged easily and tickets are available for the 87th festival programme which includes Carmen, Aida, Turandot and Tosca as well as Barbiere Di Siviglia. Tickets from €80. On July 24 Placido Domingo will celebrate his ruby anniversary at event. The special recital includes a performance of the last acts of Otello, Cyrano de Bergerac and Carmen. 80 for unnumbered seating and €209 for numbered seating.