MTM 2025 – MEDITERRANEAN REGION
Don’t miss the chance to connect with women from all over Ladies’ Circle International!
Come together for moments filled with fun, friendship, and a celebration of our global sisterhood in Verona – a UNESCO world heritage city and the home of Romeo and Juliet, a place of history, culture, music, architecture and high society. A land of great traditions, from opera to fine food and wine.
MTM Verona Program
- Wednesday 19st February 2025
- Thursday 20th February 2025
- Friday 21st February 2025
- Saturday 22st February 2025
- Sunday 23st February 2025
Pre-Tour ROMEO AND JULIET – € 50,00
16:00 – Verona, city of love. On the ancient stones… on Juliet’s footsteps
This walk, in the heart of the Scaligera city is on the trail of a dream, just as love itself is a dream. The real world remains outside our itinerary: we are following a graceful myth that moves lightly in the ancient squares, among the streets and the shadowy courtyards. Here it is easy to imagine the stories, the players and the events appertaining to the past. This is where Juliet’s spirit haunts Verona. The illusion of a love that is pure and uncontaminated, that lasts for all time and belongs to the magic world of dreams. Is it a story? Is it a legend? Is it theatre? It doesn’t really matter. In any case it is a dream that we invite lovers everywhere to dream with us…
19:00 Dinner at The Osteria Al Duca – Traditional Cuisine in The Heart of Verona, just a few steps away from the beautiful Arche Scaligere. The restaurant occupies the ground and first floors of a house with battlements, built in the 13th century. This house is believed to be where Romeo, the famous lover from the world’s most renowned love story alongside Juliet, lived and was possibly even born.
Pre-Tour EAT PRAY LOVE – € 120,00
Limited spots available
10:00 – Italian cooking class experience with lunch – Become the star of the show by discovering and cooking traditional dishes from Verona. During the cooking class, you’ll take center stage, preparing some of the most famous and delicious Veronese recipes yourself. The chef will be there to guide you through the experience. You’ll discover that Italian cuisine is all about authentic flavors and aromas, and that you can still use traditional tools to create a fabulous dish. The menu always includes an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert, all prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients, all accompanied by a good wine.
14:30 – Guided tour La Capitolare Where knowledge meets emotion.
Limited spots available
The Capitolare Library of Verona is the oldest existing library in the world, a treasure chest of culture and knowledge that has been passed down for more than fifteen centuries. The Capitolare holds a collection of over 1200 manuscripts, including works that are unique in the world. Among its shelves we can trace texts from the most diverse disciplines: theology, law, poetry, philosophy, astronomy, medicine, botany, history and numerous other sciences. Here studied the son of Charlemagne, Pepin, as well as Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarca, Barthold Georg Niebuhr, and many others. In addition to the Library and Archive, there is the Canonical Museum, which houses a picture gallery and a corpus of sacred ornaments: thuribles, crosses, papal rings decorated with gold, silver, mother-of-pearl and colored stones, dating from different historical periods from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
19:00 – Dinner at a local restaurant in the center of Verona
Fresh ingredients of first choice, traditional dishes and local wines.
*Depending on the number of participants, the schedule for the cooking class and the visit to The Capitolare Library may be adjusted, with the order reversed for some groups. The group that visits the Capitolare in the morning will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Day Tour Romeo & Juliet: A Toast to Timeless Love – Wine Tasting Experience € 60,00
10:00 – Wine tasting Casa Sartori 1898
Limited spots available
A glass of fine wine is more than just a drink – it’s a wealth of stories that deserve to be shared. Discover all the opportunities for an unforgettable journey. Come and enjoy a truly memorable experience that will conquer all your senses. The experience will begin with a walk in the park of Casa Sartori 1898 and then reach the Corte Brà vineyard, the first purchased by the family; we will continue with a visit to the historic cellar, with its tanks and oak barrels, to discover the winemaking methods. At the end of the visit, it will be time for a special lunch, in the heart of our Villa, to savor the most iconic Casa Sartori 1898 wines paired with different and surprising Veronese dishes.
Welcome Party (MTM package)
19:00 – AMEN: an unforgettable Evening on the roof of Verona! A Welcome Party of Love, Music, and Flavors
Fall in love with the most romantic city in the world, savor a cuisine carefully selected by the chefs and prepare for an unforgettable evening on the San Leonardo hill, among the splendid Veronese hills. A timeless place, offering one of the most extraordinary panoramic views that the city can offer.
09:00 – MEDITERRANEAN REGION MID TERM MEETING
Includes coffee and snacks
The meeting will take place in the Army Officers’ Club at Castelvecchio, a medieval fortress located in the historic center of Verona, which now houses the museum of the same name. It is the most important military monument of the Scaliger lordship. The castle was built between 1354 and 1356 by Cangrande II della Scala to provide a fortified point from which to control the northern access to the city on the Adige River, following the conspiracy led by his half-brother, Fregnano della Scala.
Day tour DISCOVER VERONA (for partners and friends) – €15,00
10:30 – Guided Walking Tour in the Historic Center of Verona.
Enjoy a pleasant walk with a licensed guide who will share the history of the city and its treasures, starting from Piazza Bra with the Arena, and then moving towards the heart of the historic center.
13:30 – Lunch for ladies, partners and friends at Castelvecchio fortress.
Gala Night
19:00 – Gala dinner in a location waiting to be discovered.
Black tie/Formal dress code
At the end of the evening, a spicy surprise awaits you!
Farewall brunch – €40,00
10:30 – AMO Bistrot was created inside Palazzo Forti in the city’s historic center, which in recent years has been home to the AMO ‘Arena Museo Opera’. This strong link with art is also found within the spaces that house the Bistrot.
MAIN HOTEL
Best Western Hotel Armando ***
Vicolo dietro Pallone 1 – 37121 – Verona (VR)
GPS: lat. 45,436329 – long. 10,998025
PACKAGE (for 2 persons per room) DOUBLE ROOM / Twin
4 NIGHTS (WED-SAT) – €520,00
3 NIGHTS (THUR- SAT) – €390,00
2 NIGHTS (FRI-SAT) – €260,00
* Available only 15 rooms
* option for sharing rooms
* Breakfast included
Best Western Hotel Armando, elegant 3-star hotel, is situated in the historical center of Verona, a few steps away from the Verona Arena, from Juliet’s Balcony and from the MTM meeting location. The strategic position in the Filippini neighborhood, known for its tranquility, allows our guests to enjoy both relax and comfort.
Hotel Armando is the ideal solution for the travelers that prefer a more intimate and cozier environment, keeping a high level of quality standards.
Due to the historic nature of Verona’s city center, there aren’t any large hotels that can accommodate all our guests. However, you’ll find plenty of charming small hotels in beautiful historic buildings, perfect for all tastes. We suggest booking your stay in the city center or nearby, so you can easily explore the city’s attractions and stay close to the meeting point for tours and events.
HOTEL MASTINO *** https://hotelmastino.it/en/
HOTEL MILANO & SPA ***S https://www.hotelmilanoverona.com/en/
HOTEL BOLOGNA ***S https://www.hotelbologna.vr.it/en
HOTEL GIBERTI **** https://www.hotelgiberti.it/en/home
HOTEL ACCADEMIA ****S https://www.hotelaccademiaverona.it/en/home
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