Journey into the heart of Giacomo Puccini's music
The enchantment of the works of a great composer in his homeland
The Puccini Festival was born in 1930 to realize a strong desire of the Maestro: he would like to listen to one of his operas resound once in a lifetime on the shores of the lake where he composed it.
Right on the shores of the Massaciuccoli lake, six years after his death, Puccini's friends staged "La Bohème" for the first time. Since then, it has been possible to experience the beautiful music of Puccini amidst the incredible natural setting provided by the lake. The Puccini Festival's open-air theatre was inaugurated in 2008, marking the 150th anniversary of Puccini's birth. The 70th edition of the Festival holds special significance as it commemorates 100 years since the passing of the great Master, Giacomo Puccini.
Come and discover the extraordinary beauty of the land that inspired Puccini, and delve into the Maestro's connection with these surroundings. Explore the Villa-Mausoleum where his remains lie, visit his birthplace in Lucca, explore the places of his childhood and youth, and immerse yourself in the countryside of his ancestors. Embark on a journey to uncover the life of a whimsical and intriguing man, and enjoy his exceptional music from a completely authentic perspective..
The indicated price is valid for one person (a minimum of 2 persons is required). The package includes accommodation in selected 4-star hotels in Lucca or in the immediate vicinity.
Prices include
- Overnight stay in double room at 4* hotel in Lucca or surrounding area (3 nights)
- Breakfast
- Half day (max 3 hours) private english speaking guide in Lucca
- Ticket for Puccini’s birth place house in Lucca
- Ticket for Villa Puccini at Torre del Lago
- Light dinner in Torre del Lago in the restaurant nearby the theatre (3 courses menu, drinks not included)
- Ticket for Puccini’s ancestors house in Celle Puccini
- Ticket for the Villa Reale
- Phone assistance during your stay
Supplemental charges
- City tax, to be paid on the spot at the Hotel
- Everything not included in the "Prices Include" section
Meeting point
Plan
- Day 1
Arrive in Lucca and check-in at the hotel.
- Day 2
You'll visit Lucca in the morning, focusing on Puccini's birth house. A guide will then lead you on a tour of the city's main historical monuments. Enjoy lunch at your leisure. In the late afternoon, head to Torre del Lago to visit Villa Puccini, the composer's splendid villa turned museum, where many of his operas were composed and where he is buried. Before the opera, enjoy a delicious dinner at the restaurant next to the theatre with a beautiful view of the lake.
- Day 3
Transfer to Celle dei Puccini. Along the way, make a stop to visit the park of Villa Reale. The tour then proceeds with a visit to Celle dei Puccini, the hometown of the Maestro. The ancestral house of the Puccini family now hosts the Puccini Museum, showcasing Puccini's piano, notes, letters, and other personal belongings. Finally, return to the hotel.
- Day 4
Departure.
