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The Puccini Festival 2008 will be
characterized by one of the most important cultural events of the latest
years: the opening of the new Theatre, around which will take form a
cultural park, where to celebrate Giacomo Puccini, his music, his history
and his art, on the lake Massaciuccoli which inspired him in his life.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Lucca
Arrival in Lucca check into your hotel in Lucca or into your villa
near Lucca and overnight.
(optional transfer from Pisa airport to hotel: Euro 50 per person based on
2 passengers)
Day 2 - Lucca - Pescaglia - Puccini Lucca Festival concert
Morning tour with private guide to Celle Dei Puccini at Pescaglia (aproximately
30 minutes drive), where Puccini used to spend his holidays with his
family. Visit to the house Museum.
Lunch in a typical trattoria in Lucca. Afternoon guided tour of
Lucca and visit to the Villa Puccini, Torre Guinigi, Torre delle Oro.
Evening concert (7pm) in Lucca for Puccini and his Lucca Festival (tickets
has to be purchased locally 1 hours prior to performance for aproximately
10 Euro per person)
Overnight in Lucca or villa near Lucca.
Day 3 - Viareggio - Torre del Lago Villa Puccini - Puccini
Festival Torre del Lago
Morning transfer to Viareggio and visit to the cafe Margherita,
meeting place for Puccini and many other artists of the 20th Century. The
Cafe is located along the promenade filled with beautiful art deco
buildings. Lunch at Viareggio. Afternoon transfer to Torre del Lago, boat
trip and visit to Villa Puccini.
Evening performance at Puccini Festival (Category 1.) Torre del Lago
(event is at 9:15 pm).
Overnight in Lucca or villa near Lucca.
Day 4 - Lucca - Uzzano Castle - Montichiari wine tasting lunch
Morning visit to Uzzano Castle where Puccini composed La Boheme opera.
After drive to Montichiari (20 minutes) for lunch and wine tasting , visit
to the vineyards and wine cellar. Back to the hotel. AFternoon and evening
free . Optional visit to Montecarlo di Lucca castle . Optional
dinner or concert in Lucca . Overnight in Lucca or villa near Lucca.
Day 5 - Morning breakfast . End of services. (optional transfer
back to Pisa airport: Euro 50 per person based on 2 passengers)
Package includes:
- 4nights first class hotel accommodation in Lucca or accommodation in
Historic Villa near Lucca with daily continental breakfast during the
Puccini Festival
- Full day private guide on Day 2 and on Day 3
- Half day private guide on Day 4
- All entrance fees to places as per the itinerary, boat trip in Torre
del Lago
- Lunch in a typical trattoria in Lucca (Day 2)
- Lunch at Viareggio (Day 3)
- Wine tasting lunch in Montichiari (Day 4)
- Category 1 ticket to Puccini festival - Torre del Lago
Optional transportation by private car and driver during Day 2 - full day
tour and Day 3 full day tour and roundtrip transfer from Lucca
to Torre Del Lago Puccini Festival - and Day 4 - half day tour:
713 Euro per person based on two people traveling together
Optional car rental at Pisa airport for self driving option (pick up
and drop off at Pisa airport) :
from 350 US$ for 4day (Fiat Punto or similar) all inclusive rate. Please
inquire for exact details and more car categories.
Package price in Euro or US$*(rate varies depending the exchange)
based on minumum 2 people traveling together: (rate for one
person traveling alone and single supplement is on request)
3 or more passengers traveling together discount apply! Please
inquire!
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Hotel category
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Price per person based on double
occupancy |
| 3 star - villa near Lucca |
1179 |
| 4 star - hotel in Lucca |
1298 |
* US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate
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54th Puccini
Festival Program
June - August 2008
THE PERFORMANCES
START AT 9.15 p.m.
CONCERT
Sunday June 15th , Puccini IV Act
Tribute to Puccini
Sunday July 6 2008 a co-production with Accademia Chigiana in Siena
TURANDOT
Friday July 11th; Saturday July 19th; Friday July 25th;
Sunday August 3rd; Sunday August 10th; Saturday August 23rd
TOSCA
Saturday July 12th; Friday July 18th; Sunday July 27th; Friday
August 8th; Friday August 22nd
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Sunday July 20th; Saturday July 26th; Saturday August 2nd; Sunday
August 17th
EDGAR
Saturday August 9th; Saturday August 16th
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Extensions to other cities in Italy or in other European countries are available on
request! |
