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The Puccini Festival 2009 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 (Hotel Universo or
similar) 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 at Hotel Universo or similar
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 .
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 .
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 (Hotel Universo or
similar) with daily continental breakfast during the
Puccini Festival
- Full day private guide on Day 2 and on Day 3 (transportation
extra)
- Half day private guide on Day 4 (transportation extra)
- Entrance fees to Puccini Museum , Torre Guinigi , Torre dell ore and 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
Package price in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)
based on minimum 2 people traveling together: (rate for one
person traveling alone and single supplement is on request)
Euro 1102 per person based on double occupancy
*Add 25 Euro per person taxes to above package price
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 transportation on Day 4 - half day tour:
approximately 650 Euro per person based on two people traveling together
(exact price is on request at the time of booking)
Optional car rental at Pisa airport for self driving option (pick up
and drop off at Pisa airport) :
from 70 Euro per day (Fiat Punto or similar) all inclusive rate. Please
inquire for exact details and more car categories.
3 or more passengers traveling together discount apply! Please
inquire!
* US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate
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55th Puccini Festival
July - August 2009
THE PERFORMANCES START AT 9.15 p.m.
GALA LIRICO conductor Alberto Veronesi
Saturday 04 July
LA BOHEME
direction Maurizio Scaparro
sets and costumes Jean Michel Folon
Friday 10 July; Wednesday 15 July; Sunday 19 July (conductor Placido
Domingo);
Saturday 1 August, Friday 14 August, Friday 21 August
TOSCA
(new production)
Saturday 11 July; Friday 17 July; Sunday 26 July; Sunday 9 August;
Thursday 20 August
TURANDOT
direction Maurizio Scaparro
sets Ezio Frigerio costumes Franca Squarciapino
Saturday 18 July; Saturday 25 July, Friday 31 July ; Friday 7
August, Saturday 22 August
MANON LEASCAUT
co-production with the Theatre of Opera de Nice
Sunday 2 August; Saturday 8 August; 13 August
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Extensions to other cities in Italy or in other European countries are available on
request! |
