Bocelli Countryside Escape from Florence: A Private Tuscan Experience

Highlights

• Private & Customizable Tour
• Expert English-Speaking Drivers
• Exclusive Inclusions

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella

   1h 30min

   Morning time – At your custom Florentine hotel or Florence Train station or Florence Airport will be greeted by our English Speaking Driver, who will be holding a ‘’Greeting Paper’’ with your name on it. In an elegant and comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicle, he will chauffeur you to Volterra through panoramic Tuscan routes.

2. 2

   Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di Volterra

   1h

   Upon your arrival in Volterra, our English Speaking Driver will begin the visit of the city with Volterra’s Ancient Roman Theatre. You will visit an authentic Alabaster laboratory, where you will witness the ancient craftsmanship first hand and have a chance to shop for unique pieces. Finally, they will visit the medieval Piazza dei Priori, located in the heart of the town’s centre.

3. 3

   Teatro Del Silenzio

   40min

   The tour will then proceed with a visit to the Teatro del Silenzio amphitheatre in Lajatico. This unique outdoor venue, built in 2006 by Andrea Bocelli, hosts the Maestro’s annual Teatro Del Silenzio concert – held every summer in July or August. The tour will then continue in Lajatico’s city centre, the Maestro’s hometown, which he often reaches by horse from his home in the countryside.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   25min

   You will then be chauffeured to the Bocelli Farmhouse property, also located in Lajatico. You will begin with a guided visit of the Bocelli vineyards in Poggioncino, adjacent to the Farmhouse – enjoy the external view of the Farmhouse. Our knowledgeable driver will educate the guests on the history and growth of the acres of grapes.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30min

   The tour will then move to the Officine Bocelli Restaurant, where a member of the Bocelli family will host a wine tasting experience for our guests. You will be introduced to the various types of wine produced by the family, the history behind the brand, as well as have a chance to sample the family’s oil and honey products.

6. 6

   Lajatico

   25min

   After the wine tasting and before lunch, guests will have the chance to visit "Casa Bocelli" museum located on the first floor above the restaurant. The Museum shows Maestro Bocelli's achievements, incredible pictures of his artistic career and some belongings from his childhood.

7. 7

   Lajatico

   1h 50min

   For lunch, the Office Bocelli Restaurant will serve to clients a four course meal which includes: antipasto, first course, second course with a side dish, dessert, wine, coffee and water. Again, guests will taste typical Tuscan food.

8. 8

   Lajatico

   25min

   At the end of the lunch time, you will have an opportunity to shop the products at the boutique located within the restaurant.

Before you go

Location

Piazza della Stazione 1, 50123, Italy