Andrea Bocelli Tuscany 2024: Escorted Tour
Andrea Bocelli 2024 LIVE in Lajatico, Tuscany
Performance date: 19th July 2024
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2024 sees the nineteenth edition of the Bocelli-hosted event in his hometown of Lajatico. The exclusive annual event promises to be an exceptional show where once again Andrea Bocelli will perform alongside an extraordinary cast of international artists and the Orchestra Teatro del Silenzio, celebrating a career spanning 30 years of performances on the world’s stages.
The Teatro del Silenzio 2024 is sure to be an utterly unforgettable event) and it is also set to be immortalized as part of a TV special that will capture this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. As with “One Night in Central Park”, Andrea Bocelli vehemently rejects the term “challenge” in reference to his 30th anniversary concert:
“That’s not my experience of it” Andrea Bocelli explains “ To undertake a challenge, one must have an opponent, while I simply have the many wonderful people who have embarked upon this journey with me, be they the audience, the artists involved, the technicians or the organizers. People who I will share this adventure with and who I hope will cherish their memories of it, as I will. Music is meant to bring people together, so that they may share a feeling or an emotion. After 30 years spent on the world’s stages, this will be an honour and an extremely special occasion to be able to celebrate, together, right here, where I was born, where it all began”.
The concert is always a spectacular event and a ticket to this, combined with a stay in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence and visits to some of Tuscany’s most lauded sights makes this a tour not to miss in 2024.
Please note there is a significant walk (approximately 1.5-2km) to the concert auditorium, so this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Day 1: Fly from London Gatwick to Bologna.
On arrival transfer to Florence for check-in to the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo or Baglioni Hotel for six-night stay.. This evening there will be a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Morning visit to Fiesole and early evening transfer to Lajatico for performance at the Teatro del Silenzio
Morning visit to the lovely village of Fiesole up in the hills to the north of Florence. Fiesole offers wonderful views of the city below as well as delightful churches and buildings, with plenty of places for a leisurely coffee stop. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon for time to freshen up before heading to Lajatico and the performance with Andrea Bocelli at the Teatro del Silenzio. Late return to the hotel after the concert. Please note there is a 1.5-2km walk from the car park to the arena.
Day 3: Full day in Florence
Morning walking guided tour of Florence with afternoon free for personal exploration. The Renaissance city of Florence has a wealth of sights that could take weeks to explore. Highlights include the Duomo, Uffizi, Accademia, a host of churches, lavish palaces and atmospheric, ancient streets.
Day 4: Full day San Gimignano and Siena
A classic day’s excursion from Florence takes us to first to San Gimignano, often referred to as the medieval Manhattan thanks to its lofty towers that dominate its skyline built as status symbols centuries ago, and offers a host of lovely churches, palazzo as well as its renowned towers. Next we visit the beautiful city of Siena, once a rival to Florence and a magnificent city in its own right, renowned for its stunning semi-circular main Piazza del Campo, 12th century striped marble Duomo, one of Italy’s greatest cathedrals (and there are no shortage of them in the home of Catholicism!), world class museums and delightful cobbled streets. We will have an included guided walking tour of Siena.
Day 5: Full day free in Florence
The whole day today is free for relaxation and further exploration of the stunning city of Florence.
Day 6: Full day to Lucca
Full day visit to the gorgeous walled city of Lucca, which is a delight to explore. Highlights amongst its narrow cobbled streets and alleys include Puccini’s House, San Martino and San Michele in Foro churches and city walls that offer lovely vistas of the city.
Day 7: Morning visit to Bologna and return flight to the UK
This morning we visit Bologna with free time for personal exploration. Bologna’s historic city centre is considered one of the best preserved and maintained in Italy and highlights include the Piazza Maggiore, Fountain of Neptune, Basilica di San Petronio and the Pinacoteca Nazionale. Afternoon transfer to Bologna Airport for the return flight to London Heathrow.
NB: All tours are subject to amendement according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.
Please note the concert is due to take place on Day 2. In the unlikely event of the total cancellation of the performance due to weather, ill-health or any other reason, the concert will be postponed and take place on another date decided by the organisers. No refund of the concert ticket will be given.
Please note: There is a significant walk (approximately 1.5-2km) to the concert auditorium so this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 35 passengers.
Seating map
Hotels:
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence
Modern four-star hotel, located on the river, close to the main city landmarks. The hotel has three restaurants, bar, lounge, and bedrooms are comfortable with all modern amenities.
Grand Hotel Baglioni
Traditional four-star hotel, located close to Santa Maria Novella in the heart of the city on Piazza dell’Unita. Characterful “grand” hotel with bar, restaurant, roof garden restaurant and very comfortable bedrooms decorated in Florentine style but with all modern amenities. (There is a supplement of £232 per person sharing a twin room at this hotel with a further supplement of £618 for single occupancy.)
What is included?
- Return flights from London Heathrow to Bologna, including all payable taxes
- Six nights’ accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the four-star FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo or four-star Grand Hotel Baglioni (at a supplement), based on shared occupancy of twin/double room
- Welcome drink
- Transfers and full touring itinerary as detailed
- 4th sector ticket to the concert at the outdoor Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, located in blocks D7 and D8, in the Seconda Poltrona sector
- Tour manager throughout
NOT INCLUDED
- Double for sole use supplement (+ £450)
- Upgrade supplement for Baglioni Hotel (+£232pp based on 2 sharing, £618 sole occupancy)
- Holiday insurance
- Any ticket upgrades
- Personal items such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls
- Porterage and gratuities
Cost (Approximately)
from £1,695 per person
What a way to spend our 25th wedding anniversary in the wonderful city of Florence, driving through the amazing Tucany counrtyside, the tours of Sienna, Florence and San Gimingnano and to top it an Andrea Bocelli concert. Nothing was to much trouble, everytime I had a question and when we added extra’s (airport hotel and parking etc) my e-mails were answered almost instantly and delt with straight away
Mr & Mrs Mutlow
Barbara – the tour guide was simple outstanding – the best we have ever had (and we have done many escorted holidays). Great itineray, well organsied etc. RB were first rate in all respects. timely, accurate, effective.
Mrs Deakin
The trip to Tuscany and your tour guide were excellent, the length of days and the towns you picked for our trip were spot on! Excellent knowledge, very professional, approachable and altogether a very nice gentleman at RB.
Mr Zaltowski
To see Bocelli in his home village concert was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the other trips wer very enjoyable too. Everything worked as expected! The courier – Trisha – was exceptionally good – caring, helpful, knowledgable.
Mr Blount
The whole experience was completely stress free and we were with fellow travellers who were like minded and added to our enjoyment of the holiday. Our holiday itinerary went according to plan, and the experience was enhanced by the services of an exceptional tour manager.
