At a refreshingly uncrowded time of the year, our annual fall Tour to Italy will offer the rare combination of a major opera in Bologna – Saint-Saëns’ heroic Samson et Dalila; a pair of performances at the Ravenna Mozart Festival – his peerless Requiem and mature ‘opera seria’ La Clemenza di Tito; and our long overdue return to Florence, highlighted by Verdi’s masterful Simon Boccanegra. We will begin with three nights in Bologna, renowned for Italy’s finest cuisine; followed by two nights in Ravenna, where we will discover the exquisite early Christian mosaics; ending with three nights in Florence with entry into the priceless Uffizi Gallery of Renaissance masters.  We will be traveling by comfortable private coach between each city.

BOLOGNA: November 12th – 14th

Accommodations for three nights with full buffet breakfast at the Grand Hotel Majestic in the center of town, known throughout Europe as Bologna’s foremost hotel. “Sixteenth-century frescoes by the Bolognese Carracci brothers are rarely seen outside a museum or church, but here they provide the stunning backdrop for the public rooms of one of Italy’s most glamorous hotels.” (Fodor).

RAVENNA, NOVEMBER 15TH & 16TH

Sunday morning, November 15th, a short drive of an hour and a half through the Emilia-Romagnan countryside will take us to the town of Ravenna on the Adriatic coast. .

Accommodations for two nights at the Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi Hotel, with buffet breakfast included. During the high demand of the Mozart Festival, we are grateful for our confirmation at this restored ancient noble residence in the historic center, only five minutes walking distance from the opera house. The small property’s peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by ceiling frescoes dating back to the 1800’s and a private chapel.

FLORENCE: November  17th – 19th

Tuesday morning, November 17th, our several-hour transfer will take us from Ravenna to the Florence, the cultural capital of Tuscany. 

Accommodations for three nights with buffet breakfast included at the Berchielli Hotel in the heart of the city. Ideally situated on the Arno with views of the river and the Ponte Vecchia, this charming small hotel is a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Piazza della Signoria. The relaxed atmosphere offers a quiet haven from the busy crowds of tourists.

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Prices Per Person (Air Fare not Included)

Double Occupancy: $6,650
Single Occupancy: $8,150