Have you ever been to Verona" If not, then you really shouldn’t miss this charming Italian city, there is so much to see and do here. Lake Garda and wine country are nearby and the centre of Verona is very picturesque. One of the most conveniently located and historic hotels is Palazzo Victoria on Via Adua. It’s next to one of the most luxurious shopping streets, Corso Porto Borsari and a short walk to the Roman Arena and Juliet’s House. Let’s take a tour, shall we"

Our trip to Verona and Palazzo Victoria was arranged with award-winning  Classic Collection Holidays. They’re a luxury tour operator with some great worldwide destinations, and have been organizing holidays to Italy since 2003. They sent our tickets, a Veneto area guide book and hand-written baggage tags far in advance. We also liked the fact that they gave us a 24 hour emergency contact number and the details of their travel representative. Everything went smoothly on our trip but it’s always good to have peace of mind!
First impressions
Palazzo Victoria is an imposing former palace, with Roman ruins in the basement yet some fun touches like a pair of ceramic dogs guarding the entrance.

Inside, you’ll discover a replica of the love wall at Juliet’s house, with the added benefit of no crowds! There’s a colourful central atrium, leading to the bar and lifts to the bedrooms. Our check-in was really quick and easy, and the helpful staff gave...