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3 nights 4 star hotel in Lucca
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Prime Location Opera tickets to 3 operas
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La Boheme, Turandot and Tosca
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Opportunity to extend the stay on our Ligurian Explorer tour.
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From £1180 per person.
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Transfers included |
Description
Discovery Travel have secured the best seats in the gold circle for productions of La Boheme, Tosca and Tourandot in this years Puccini Festival. The open-air theatre in Torre Del Lago is just a few steps from the Villa Mausoleum where Giacomo Puccini lived and worked. Puccini spent most of his time at Torre del Lago, a small community about fifteen miles from Lucca situated between the Tyrrhenian Sea and Lake Massaciuccoli, just south of Viareggio. By 1900 he had acquired land and built a villa on the lake, now known as the "Villa Museo Puccini".
The "Villa Museo Puccini" is presently owned by his granddaughter, Simonetta Puccini, and is open to the public. Inside the museum are some objects which belonged to Puccini: the piano where he composed Turandot, sketches, pages he wrote, costumes, awards, letters and photographs.
Opera’s written at Torre Del Lago include Manon Lescaut (1893), La bohème (1896) Tosca (1900). Manon Lescaut was his first great success. It launched his remarkable relationship with the librettists Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, who collaborated with him on his next three operas, which became his three most famous and most performed operas.
These were:
La bohème (1896) is considered one of his best works as well as one of the most romantic operas ever composed. It is arguably today's most popular opera.
Tosca (1900) was arguably Puccini's first foray into verismo, the realistic depiction of many facets of real life including violence. The opera is generally considered of major importance in the history of opera because of its many significant features.
Turandot, his final opera, was left unfinished; and the last two scenes were completed by Franco Alfano based on the composer's sketches. Some dispute whether Alfano followed the sketches or not, since the sketches were said to be indecipherable, but he is believed to have done so, since, together with the autographs, he was given (still existing) transcriptions from Guido Zuccoli who was accustomed to interpreting Puccini's handiwork.
Puccini Tour
This excellent tour is from 20- 23 August 2009 with the possibility of extending the tour to explore Liguria. The tour includes prime tickets in the gold circle to see three operas, Turandot, La Boheme and Tosca. These are performed at the new open air theatre near Puccini’s home.
This tour includes a stay at our selected 4 star Hotel situated just within the historic walls of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini. The tour includes visit to places of historic interest associated with Puccini. There is also a guided walking tour of Lucca. The group is accmpanied by our tour manager and a specialist lecturer. (Limited concert tickets)with flights (Maximum of 24 places)-call 01889 882170 for further details From £1180 per person.
Liguria Explorer Tour
New! for 2009 we have combined this tour with a 4 day stay in Liguria. The base is the town of Rapallo. This includes a variety of excursions by train visitng the Cinque Terre and also the city of Genoa.
Contact Rosie or Emma for a detailed itinerary – 01889 882170Limited Places (10-24 Places)
............ CUSTOMER COMMENTS 2008..........
To the Discovery team, Many thanks for the wonderful break in Tuscany . We had a fantastic time at the Andrea Bocelli concert in July. Aimee the tour manager was lovely, very helpful and approachable. We were most impressed with the upgrade to the Luxury Boutique hotel that Emma recommended. The organization was faultless and all the timings went to plan. The Upgraded seats were right at the front with the best view of the concert. We would like to have a private driver in the future if you could arrange this for us. The whole trip from start to finish was expertly organised
Mrs Doherty July 2008
Emma Writes - " We will be able to arrange a private driver for those interested in 2009. Please contact us to discuss this."
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ITINERARY
Day 1 – 20 August 2009
Fly from Gatwick to Pisa and transfer by coach to the hotel for check in for a 3 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.(The transfer time is approximately 30 minutes.)
Set off early afternoon for a guided visit of Puccini’s villa. Welcome evening meal close to Torre del Lago. Evening Performance of Tosca at Torre del Lago.
Day 2 – 21 August 2009
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Walking tour of Lucca. Early evening transfer to see the performance of La Boheme at Torre del Lago. Evening meal in a selected Trattoria close to the concert at Torre Del Lago.
Day 3 – 22 August 2009
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning freetime to explore Lucca at your leisure. Early evening transfer to see the performance of Turandot at Torre del Lago with a visit to Viareggio. Evening meal in a selected Trattoria close to the concert at Torre Del Lago.
Day 4 – 23 August 2009
Breakfast at Hotel. Before leaving the Lucca area we will explore Puccini's landscape and surroundings by visiting Celle in the hills to the north of Lucca. This is his ancestors home where Puccini also spent most of his summers. Afternoon Transfer from hotel to the airport for return flight to London Gatwick.(for those not continuing the tour.)
Tour ends or extend the tour to visit the Cinque Terre.
Day 4 – 23 August 2009
Breakfast at Hotel. 1 hour 45 minutes transfer from Lucca to Rapallo, 4 star hotel.
Day 5 24 August 2009
Breakfast at Hotel. Boat tour to Portofino. Visit to the Abbey San Fruttuoso. Free afternoon to explore Rapallo.
Day 6 25 August 2009
Breakfast at Hotel. This is a full day tour travelling by train to explore the towns along the Cinque Terre, including Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza.
Day 7 26 August 2009
Free time to explore Rapallo and the local fishing village of Camogli or optional Guided tour to the city of Genoa.
Day 827 August 2009
Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport for return flight to London Gatwick.
Selected Hotels –
Lucca
a 4-star hotel in a quiet location within the walls of Lucca. Recently renovated to a high standard room facilities include :air-conditioning, SAT Television, bicycles are available for the use of the hotel’s guests.
Rapallo
We have selected our favourite family run 4-star hotel, in a central location. This hotel has excellent facilitites including an outdoor swimming pool.
Included in the price:
* Return scheduled flights with BA from Gatwick to Pisa including all taxes.
* 4 nights bed and breakfast at the 4 star hotel in Lucca historic centre based on shared occupancy of a twin room. (Possibility to upgrade)
* Transfers in Italy and itinerary above.
* English and Italian Tour Manager
Excluded:
* Travel insurance
* Upgraded tickets
* Drinks, gratuities, meals not indicated above, laundry
* Single room supplement
Flight Details:
Flights with British Airways
DEP. GATWICK 08.05 ARRIVES PISA 11.20
DEP. PISA 21.25 ARRIVES GATWICK 22.35
For those extending the journey the return flight is from GENOA to GATWICK. Please contact us for the flight itinerary.
(Please quote ref: PUC/0110)
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