4-Day Verona Roman Arena & Adige Riverside City Break
Roman arena, Juliet's balcony and wine country on the doorstep.
- Destination: Veneto, Italy
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Budget: 507–665 GBP
- Estimated cost: 507 GBP
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Arrive and the Arena
Stay inside the centre.
Morning: Shuttle from the airport to Porta Nuova.
Afternoon: Arena di Verona and Piazza Bra.
Evening: Osteria dinner near Piazza delle Erbe.
Day 2: Shakespeare trail
Juliet's House queues build by 10am.
Morning: Juliet's House early to beat the crowds.
Afternoon: Torre dei Lamberti and Piazza dei Signori.
Evening: Aperitivo along the Adige.
Day 3: Castelvecchio
Cross the Scaliger bridge for photos.
Morning: Castelvecchio museum and bridge.
Afternoon: San Zeno Basilica.
Evening: Wine bar in the Veronetta district.
Day 4: Giusti and views
The viewpoint steps are steep but short.
Morning: Giardino Giusti renaissance gardens.
Afternoon: Walk up to Castel San Pietro viewpoint.
Evening: Farewell risotto all'Amarone.
Budget
- Flights — Return fare anchor: lastminute.com's London-Verona route page lists return flights from £58 per person (one-way from £30) (lastminute.com/flights/r_london--verona, checked 4 Nov 2026); 'from' fares are lead-in prices including taxes and do not guarantee availability on specific dates. — 58 GBP
- Accommodation — 3 nights sole occupancy at about £75 per night for a hotel inside the historic centre. — 225 GBP
- Food & drink — Roughly £38 per day covering osterias, gelato and Valpolicella tastings. — 152 GBP
- Local transport — Airport shuttle and walking; the centre is compact. — 10 GBP
- Activities — Arena di Verona, Castelvecchio and Torre dei Lamberti. — 62 GBP
Tips
- Arena di Verona: Roman amphitheatre still hosting opera under the stars.
- Juliet's House: The famous balcony on Via Cappello.
- Castelvecchio: Medieval castle and art museum on the Adige.
- Piazza delle Erbe: Market square ringed by frescoed facades.