An unforgettable opportunity; Andrea Bocelli at the Teatro del Silenzio, 20 th July 2014
Day 1: Arrival to Rome and Bocelli FarmHouse
Your English speaking driver will pick you up in at the airport in Rome (or Florence), the same driver will stay with you throughout the duration of your three day Teatro del Silenzio Bocelli Tour, and he will always be ready and willing to provide your party with facts and information regarding the beautiful Italian localities that you will be exploring during your time together. On the way to the farmhouse, your driver will take you to the best known towns in this region, SanGimignano and Siena. First stop is the small village of SanGimignano with all it’s towers, is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena important for its time and now one of the most visited towns in Tuscany. Afternoon you will reach Siena where you will be exploring the main square, Piazza del Campo, the home of the Palio delle Contrade, the famous horse races that occur twice a year, following a visit to the Duomo before heading to your luxury accommodation in one of the recently refurbished apartments at the Bocelli family FarmHouse.
Day 2: Volterra, Lajatico and the concert
After having enjoyed a hearty continental breakfast at the Bocelli family FarmHouse, your knowledgeable English speaking driver will take you to the neighboring town of Volterra. Today one of the most famous towns in the region of Tuscany, built high on the rolling hills, where you can find an marvelous view and enchanting sites in the city, from the ancient Romans theater to Piazza dei Priori, where Andrea Bocelli performed more then 20 years ago. Next is Lajatico, the birthplace of Italy’s most celebrated and beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli. In this lovely town is where Teatro del Silenzio, Andrea’s celebrated and unique concert venue from which he holds a sell-out concert just once every year. When not in use, the stalls are dismantled and transformed into a beautiful artificial lake.
Finally the concert, the seats that you have been allocated in order to enjoy this marvelous spectacle are some of the best in this open-air venue allowing you to make the most of this unique experience. You will also be greeted with a delightful aperitif before the concert kicks off. Get ready for an evening you will never forget…. A truly unforgettable moment of magic alongside the maestro Andrea Bocelli will be enjoyed by all those lucky enough to get hold of a ticket!
Day 3: Florence and Back to Rome.
After having enjoyed a hearty continental breakfast at the Bocelli family FarmHouse, your knowledgeable English speaking driver will take you to Florence, the “cradle of renaissance”. You will be fascinated by its numerous monuments, churches, and buildings, as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as The Duomo, the Baptistery, with its bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed the “Gates of Paradise.” Spend the afternoon strolling the Uffizi art gallery where some of the best known paintings are located and of course end your tour with Accademia, the home to Michelangelo’s David. You have the whole day to explore Florence before getting to Rome and say farewell to your driver.
Five fabulous days exploring the life of the Italian maestro
Day 1: Arrival to Rome and to Bocelli FarmHouse
Your driver will meet you at the airport and you can start your journey in to the countryside, arriving to the small hill town of Orvieto. You have the morning here to explore this medieval town and have an easy day after your flight. Then a quick drive to a local farmhouse for lunch and excellent wine before heading to your to Bocelli family FarmHouse. On your arrival at the Bocelli family FarmHouse you will be greeted by Alberto and Cinzia Bocelli. You will then be shown to your fabulous private apartment where you will be able to relax before your evening meal.
Day 2: Florence
You will want to be up bright and early on the second day of your Bocelli FarmHouse Basic Tour as you will be visiting the exquisite Tuscan city of Florence. After having enjoyed a lovely breakfast spread including delightful sweet and savoury treats, your driver will take you to Florence. You will be fascinated by its numerous monuments, churches, and buildings, as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as The Duomo, the Baptistery, with its bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed the “Gates of Paradise.” Spend the afternoon strolling the Uffizi art gallery where some of the best known paintings are located and of course end your tour with Accademia, the home to Michelangelo’s David. In the evening after a little relaxation time, you will be taken to the Ristorante Da Nello in Lajatico where you will be able to end the evening indulging in some delicious Italian cuisine and top-notch regional wine.
Day 3: Lajatico and Volterra
On the third day of your Bocelli FarmHouse Basic Tour you will be spending your day exploring some of the region’s most remarkable and beautiful towns. After having enjoyed a hearty continental breakfast at the Bocelli family FarmHouse, your knowledgeable English speaking driver will chauffeur you to the neighbouring town of Lajatico. Lajatico is almost certainly one of the most exciting localities that you will be visiting during your five day farmhouse tour as it is the birthplace of Italy’s most celebrated and beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli. In this lovely town is where Teatro del Silenzio, Andrea’s celebrated and unique concert venue from which he holds a sell-out concert just once every year. When not in use, the stalls are dismantled and transformed into a beautiful artificial lake. Next is to visit Volterra, today one of the most famous towns in the region of Tuscany, built high on the rolling hills, where you can find an marvelous view and enchanting sites in the city, from the ancient Romans theater to Piazza dei Priori, where Andrea Bocelli performed more then 20 years ago. In the evening you will be taken to the Ristorante Da Nello in Lajatico for yet another splendid slap-up meal. The antipasti plates of cured meats and locally produced cheeses come highly recommended.
Day 4: Pisa and Lucca
After breakfast you will meet up again with your driver and guide, to spend a portion of your morning at the Leaning Tower and the main square. The cathedral and baptistery, the tower of Pisa, and the Campo Santo or cemetery, together form one of the most beautiful and famous building groups in the world. The “Piazza dei Miracoli” makes a perfect showplace for these exquisite examples of Romanesque architecture. Continuing on along the scenic route in the Tuscan countryside, before arriving to one of the most famous and glorious walled cities of Italy, Lucca. Here you will spend a portion of your afternoon sightseeing the town and Duomo di San Martino, before heading back
Day 5: Orvieto, Civita di Bagnoregio and back to Rome
On the fifth day of your Bocelli FarmHouse Basic Tour you will be leaving the Bocelli family FarmHouse after having indulged in your final fabulous breakfast spread and heading straight for the lovely town of Orvieto. On your arrival in Orvieto, you will be offered the unique opportunity to explore the town’s underground, a network of grottoes and pathways used by the Etruscans for many years ago. Your English speaking driver will then accompany you to La Badia, this charismatic restaurant was once a medieval monastery nestled within the Umbrian hills, but today it is one of the region’s most prized eating establishments serving up fabulous food among the fragrant vineyards and olive groves. Afternoon you will be visiting Civita di Bagnoregio, a town founded by the Etruscan over twenty-five hundred years ago. This picturesque town is in fact located on atop a plateau of volcanic tuff and overlooks the Tiber river valley below.
Five hours of unforgettable Tuscan cuisine and fine wine
You will be picked up in the lobby of your hotel (in Rome or Florence) the English speaking driver will wait You there to take you to the fist stop of your exclusive itinerary of the Bocelli FarmHouse: Essence of Wine Tour Lajatico. Lajatico is also famous because is the the town in which Andrea Bocelli was born and where his artistic family has lived and worked for generations and still does. Situated on the rolling Tuscan hills there is Andrea’s spectacular Teatro del Silenzio that You’ll have the memorable opportunity to visit.
You will have plenty of time to explore the enchanting surrounding of this wonderful area before being chauffeured directly to the Bocelli Family FarmHouse, This exclusive farmhouse is located in the heart of the countryside encircled by the family’s vineyards, olives groves and towering cypresses characteristic of the region.
On your arrival at the farmhouse you will enjoy an unforgettable tour through the idyllic Bocelli Vineyards. You will be astonished by the fragrant grape vines, there you’ll learn all about the cultivation and harvesting processes while admiring the awe-inspiring surroundings. It is no wonder why most of the greatest artist in the world were born in this enchanting region! Afterwards, you will be accompanied to the onsite Bocelli Canteens. There You’ll listen to a explanation of the wine production process and you will be able to have a divine wine tasting. You will have the opportunity to sample three different varieties all bottled on the family farm. We can promise you that these will be some of the finest wines that you have ever tasted!
La Vallata restaurant is the next step of this enchanting tour. Here, you will be able to sample an ample range of local cooking and some typical Italian desserts and some more famous Tuscan wine. Furthermore, the owners work alongside the Bocelli family in order to provide You an memorable gastronomic experience before heading back to your hotel.

