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Great Italian Opera in Florence

An exciting journey through the most famous Italian opera arias! The program features selections from La Traviata, La Bohème, Tosca, Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Barber of Seville, performed by professional singers accompanied by piano. The evening is set in the heart of Florence near the Santa Croce Square, one of the city’s most important and iconic squares.

Florence Highlights: Private Tour of Florence, Uffizi and Accademia

Florence the Magnificent: an insider’s view of Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Venus Duration 7.5 hours About Enjoy the unique privilege of a private tour of Uffizi and Accademia, two of the world’s most striking museums. Offering an enlightening insider’s view of world‐celebrated art and architecture, our signature private Uffizi and Accademia tour allows you and your family or group of friends, to get “behind” each painting, and “follow” the evolution of Italian art through the centuries, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The best of the “cradle of the Renaissance” with the privilege of a dedicated private guide all for yourselves! Discover the charming city which gave birth to thousands of artistic masterpieces, explore its evocative streets on foot and admire inspiring artistic masterpieces in two of the world’s most extraordinary museums. Meet your charismatic private English‐speaking guide and set off on a walking tour you will never forget. UNESCO World Heritage Site, romantic, surprising, enchanting and irresistible, Florence is where countless geniuses such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi and Donatello lived, thrived and created some of the world’s most important works of art. A private guided tour allows you to enjoy an authentic insider’s view of the town center. Admire the main landmarks and major sights, such as the Duomo, Baptistry and Piazza della Signoria, amazing Orsanmichele and Ponte Vecchio. Then head to the Accademia Gallery, home to a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture: Michelangelo’s David. Sculpted in marble by young Michelangelo the statue symbolized the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, threatened by the hegemony of the Medici family. Time permitting, if you wish, enjoy admiring Michelangelo’s famous unfinished statues — the Prisoners, St. Matthew and the Pietà — and other artwork on display. Your exclusive private tour will then take you to Italy’s most important museum – the enchanting Uffizi Gallery. Led by your specialized dedicated private guide you will have the chance to admire the collection’s most remarkable pieces. Learn all about the great artists that turned Florence into the capital of the Renaissance, and see the pictures and sculptures come to life. Discover Giotto’s revolutionary art, admire the beauty of Botticelli’s Primavera, and marvel at Leonardo’s mix of rational genius and artistic creativity! Take an enjoyable break during the tour savoring cappuccino or coffee and outstanding views at the lovely museum rooftop cafè. Finally crown your day following your guide in an enchanting outdoor walk to see the Vasari Corridor from below. This fascinating passageway was built by Giorgio Vasari in 1564, with the aim to build a path that would allow Cosimo I and the Medici family to walk safely from their residence (Palazzo Pitti) to the government palace (Palazzo della Signoria, other side of the Arno river). Including an enlightening private walking tour of historic Florence, priority access Uffizi and Accademia tickets and a highly knowledgeable friendly guide, our signature highlights tour is a memory you will cherish forever. More info Licensed English speaking guide Gelato (Italian ice cream) (or espresso/cappuccino in Winter) Walking tour (2 and 1/2 half hours) Accademia Gallery entrance (skip the line ticket) Uffizi Gallery entrance (skip the line ticket)

Private Duomo Rooftop Florence

Dazzling vistas and sublime architecture Duration 2.5 hours About The incredible opportunity to discover Florence Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral) and to see the city from an exclusive and breathtaking point of view: the Duomo terraces (that are normally not reachable) and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome. Entering with a skip‐the‐line ticket, with our knowledgeable and passionate guide first focus on Florence Duomo: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is also often considered the symbol of the city. Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the cathedral is the third largest church in the world (after St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London) and it was the largest church in Europe when it was completed in the 15th century. The numerous different styles that you’ll encounter in the building bear witness to changing tastes over the long period of time that elapsed between its foundation and its completion. Discover masterpieces such as Paolo Uccello’s clock, Vasari’s frescoes and Bandinelli’s marble choir. Please note that in the 6PM departure you will climb directly to the Duomo terrace, skipping the more in‐depth visit of the Cathedral. Then, begin your ascent to Florence Heaven: the staircase climb, through narrow and openair corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries, will be rewarded by an incomparable view of the city from the Duomo Terraces, on the cathedral rooftop. A sky walk that will feel like floating between the city landscape, with its ancient roofs and towers, and the imposing Dome standing just a few meters above your head. This is an exclusive visit of the Terraces, that are normally not open to the public. Take the most incredible pictures from this 32‐metre‐high (105 ft) panoramic point right in the middle of the old town. Learn how the massive self standing cathedral dome was built and how it can still firmly dominate Florence skyline after 600 years, withstanding earthquakes and the passage of time. With his astonishingly innovative approach in vaulting the dome space without any scaffolding, Brunelleschi changed the rules of architecture forever, by inventing the way to defy gravity and reach eternity. When you reach the top of Brunelleschi's Cupola (the Dome), you will have the opportunity to reach the 91‐metre‐high (300 ft) panoramic viewpoint for the highest level of this Florentine Heaven and breathtaking views. The most comprehensive visit of the Cathedral complex of Florence. The most astonishing journey in the world of Christianity. More info English‐speaking fully licensed Art&History guide Guided tour of the Cathedral (skip the line) Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces Climb on top of Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line) ‐72‐hour pass from the start of the tour to independently visit the bell tower, baptistery, crypt and Opera Museum

The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi in Florence

Music that captures the changing moods of the four seasons has long captivated audiences, with baroque composers like Werner and Fischer creating concerto cycles inspired by the seasons. Yet none depicted such vivid imagery as Antonio Vivaldi in his celebrated Four Seasons concertos. Throughout the Baroque period, there was a profound fascination with the wondrous transformations brought about by the seasons. Artists like Bernini captured these themes in intricate sculptures. Baroque art portrayed a dramatic interaction between humanity, nature, and the cosmos. Galileo's breakthroughs redefined humanity's place in the universe, sparking a new sense of admiration and respect for nature's might. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons epitomizes his time, rendering awe through his vivid nature portrayals and innovative musical expression. He astounds listeners with unique melodies, dynamic rhythms, and heightened harmonic contrasts. His music flows freely and vividly narrates its story, from spring's bird songs to summer storms, from autumn's fleeing foxes to winter's chattering teeth and pouring rain. In true baroque fashion, nature is dramatized, engaging audiences in its swift sequence of events. Experience the immersive power of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Florence's Teatro Niccolini, a landmark of Italian Baroque music performed by the Opera e Lirica Academy string quintet and harpsichord. Violin soloist and Conductor: Elvin Dhimitri Strings Quintet Harpsichord TEATRO NICCOLINI Florence's Niccolini Theater, Europe's first 'modern' theater, dates back to the mid‐1600s, crafted by nobles in Palazzo Ughi on via del Cocomero. Artists like Vittorio Gassman, Carmelo Bene, and Paolo Poli graced its stage in the 1970s and 1980s. Its 2016 restoration ushered in a vibrant artistic era, offering an array of plays, concerts, and cultural events annually.

Florence Cathedral: Guided Tour

The sun‐kissed Tuscan rooftops and charming passage streets of Florence fan out from its terracotta‐tiled centerpiece, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Scoot past your luckless, queuing peers, and explore the jewel of Firenze with this brief but enlightening guided introduction. You'll be primed with the fascinating history of its construction and decoration.