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Puccini Opera Festival Escape

Break available: 23 July - 21 Aug 2021 4 days

A break that has something for everyone. Experience the PucciniOpera Festival in Gold Seating (top level) in scenic surroundings,overlooking the lake. This open-air arena is in a perfect locationfor appreciating the opera as the sun goes down. Enjoy sometime taking in the culture in Lucca. A visit to Puccini's House alongwith the Basilica and the churches, is a good way to discover thisbeautiful city. This year the operas include Turandot, La Boheme,Madame Butterfly, Tosca. There is also a concert performance ofManon Lescaut and a ballet. Puccini Opera Schedule Ourrecommendation? Why not opt for a 2 opera break. This works on22-25  July, 5-8 Aug 12-15 Aug, 29 July - 1 Aug, 19-22 Aug. Italian Short Breaks are a legally authorised trading bodywho are officially permitted to sell tickets for the PucciniFestival, Torre del Lago in Italy. Many ticket only web sitesare not legally authorised to do so. We will always guaranteeyour seats and ticket level at booking stage.

 

Highlights

● Enjoy Gold Seats (best seats) at the Puccini Torre del LagoOpera Festival with private transfers

● 3 nights hotel within minutes of the main sights in Lucca● Fantastic Optional Extras to choose from on your free day● Private airport transfers

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1Fly to Pisa and Private Transfer to your hotel

Fly into Pisa airport from most UK regional airports. Your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel (around 30mins drive).

Palazzo Alexander Hotel is a 4 star hotel located in the centre of Lucca. This hotel is a perfect base while you spend time exploring Puccini’shome town.

Evening at leisure.

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DAY 2Day at Leisure and Attend the Puccini Torre del Lago Festival

Day at leisure to enjoy Lucca visiting the local churches, palaces and museums.

Lucca is famous for being the birth place of Giacomo Puccini and a trip to the Puccini Museum and the composer’s house are recommended.But there are many other reasons to visit Lucca as well.

You can take in the Renaissance-era walls which are still mostly intact, visit the Ducal and Pfanner Palaces, Villa Garzoni known for its watergardens, the Torre delle Ore (The Clock Tower) and many wonderful churches.

If you want panoramic views of the town then head to Guinigi Tower, located in the middle of the town. The views are incredible and wellworth the climb.

This evening your private driver will transfer you to Torre del Lago for the Puccini Opera Festival. On arrival as Gold ticket holders, you havea free drink at Cafe Momus (located within the arena foyer) waiting for you. Enjoy the performance from the open-air arena overlooking thelake, with your Gold (top level) seating. A beautiful setting to really transport you away! For more information on Seating Guide & PracticalAdvice.

The Puccini Opera Festival runs from the 23 July – 21 August 2021:

Tosca – 23 July, 06, 13 Aug

Turandot – 24, 30 July, 14, 20 Aug

La Boheme – 31 July, 07, 21 Aug

Gala Caruso Forever – 2 Aug

Symphonic Concert – 29 July

After the opera your private transfer will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel.

Header photo and photos 1-6 opposite copyrighted to Puccini Festival Foundation.

DAY 3Day at Leisure

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Day at leisure to enjoy Lucca or alternatively add in one of our Optional Extras. Please see below for more information.

Things to do in Lucca.

Evening at Leisure.

A la Carte Optional Extras

Lucca - Tuscany Region Tour with typical lunch and Wine Tasting

Enjoy a full day tour of Tuscany’s villages and wine regions. Travel into the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Visit the town of SanGimignano, the wine territory of Chianti, the medieval town of Siena and the Monteriggioni fortress. These towns are all compelling stops forthose who want to learn about the region’s history and traditions.

Stop by a typical Tuscan winery where you will visit the cellars and vineyards. Then enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a delicious Tuscanlunch consisting of typical food such as pasta, cured meats, cheeses and local pastries.

In the afternoon the tour continues with sightseeing in Siena. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent Cathedral and the TownHall in the Piazza del Campo, scenery of the world famous Palio horse race.

The tour will end with the visit to the marvellous Monteriggioni medieval fortress, before returning back to Lucca.

Price: From £150 per person includes travel by minivan, Expert multilingual tour leader, visit to a famous wine estate with lunchconsisting of typical Tuscan dishes, tour of Siena, self-guided tours of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni Fortress.

 Maximum of 8-10 people.  You must be able to climb and descend steps.

Tour available on Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.

DAY 4Private Transfer to the airport for your flight home

At leisure until your private transfer to the airport for your flight home after your Lucca opera break.

Alternatively if you want to make the most of your last day, why not spend some time exploring The Leaning Tower of Pisa en route to theairport. Please see our Optional Extra below for more information.

If however, you wanted a second city to explore and perhaps another opera, why not convert your break into our Verona & Lucca La DolceDiva trip where you get a second night in an open-air arena, just in Verona this is a Roman arena! Or maybe some more culture with a fewdays in Florence.

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A la Carte Optional Extras

Lucca - Explore The Leaning Tower of Pisa with Private Airport Transfer

Today, if you have a late afternoon flight, why not have some time in Pisa to explore. Our private driver can collect you from your hotel andtake you to Pisa where you have 3hrs to wander and explore. The driver will hold onto your luggage while you do so.

The Pisa complex has quite a bit to see. Start with the iconic Leaning Tower and see if you can resist taking the photo all tourists take –“holding” the building up! Then explore the church, museums and various outbuildings, the last of which includes some interesting frescos onHeaven and Hell.

Then meet your driver for your onwards travel to Pisa airport for your flight home.

Price Per Person: From £125

Where You'll Stay

Palazzo Alexander Hotel - LuccaAll the rooms include original period pieces.

Located in the centre of Lucca’s historic district, Palazzo Alexander Hotel is within a short walk of the main sights of the town.

 

Hotel Ilaria, Lucca (4 Star)The hotel has a fantastic rooftop terrace complete with outdoor spa tub and sun beds, along with fine cuisine dining and a giftshop.

The bedrooms all have city views and expresso makers in the room along with air conditioning, complimentary toiletries andwhirlpool tub.

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Palazzo Busdraghi - LuccaBeing close to the city walls and the amphitheatre as well as the main churches, mean a very easy walk reveals the main sites inLucca.

The superior rooms offer either a jacuzzi bath or jet shower water as well as the main services.

 

Maison de Charme - LuccaAll the rooms are individually designed and have a beautiful view across the historic centre. They feature frescoes on the walls andsome have wood beamed ceilings.

 

Santoni Luxury Home - LuccaThe rooms are all individually designed and named after Puccini's most beloved operas incuding the Puccini Suite, the Turandotroom. the Manon Room, La Boheme room, Butterfly Room and Tosca room.

 

TestimonialsTo say the whole event exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. Weekendalacarte arranged for everything to the letter whichmade this an unforgettable occasion. We would certainly recommend Weekendalacarte for the joy of going that extra mile when celebrating aspecial occasion.

Valerie

The organisation was faultless, all transfers were on time and all the admin (tickets passes etc) delivered as expected…. I will have nohesitations in recommending your company to my friends and I look forward to our next business together.

Wendy

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Price Per Person: From £995

What's Included?

● 3 nights accommodation at 4 star Palazzo Alexander Hotel● Gold Seating at the Puccini Festival with private transfers● Private airport transfers● Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person)

Departure airports:London and most regionals

Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights.

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