TUSCANY WITH ANDREA BOCELLI 2015 Seven dream days under the tuscan skies 28/07 to 04/08
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TUSCANY WONDROUS LAND OF DAZZLING BEAUTY A celebration of nature s bounty and human ingenuity, Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places in the world. A fascinating blend of gorgeous landscapes, art, architecture, history, fashion, luxury, wine, colours, food, fragrances and flavours a real feast for the senses! We would love nothing more than to share this all with you this Tuscany of ours that we are so passionate about and that never ceases to inspire us.
TUSCANY WITH ANDREA BOCELLI Seven unique luxurious days in one of the most beautiful places in the world, where you ll travel in style and have the chance to see Bocelli s unforgettable concert in the magnificent open-air theatre Teatro del Silenzio. Our exclusive Tuscany with Andrea Bocelli tour has been such a success, that this year we are repeating the experience for the 3rd time. The show this year promises to be even more exciting as it will be a fabulous celebration of the 10th anniversary of this unforgettable concert in the Teatro del Sienzio. You shall be staying in sumptuous 5-star hotels and visiting lovely medieval towns and driving along picturesque winding roads in an amazing luxury convertible car. Relish the unique flavours, colours and wine, revel in Andrea Bocelli s unique sunset concert, in the Teatro s best seats (Executive). Our constant customer support, and exclusive travel guides, made especially for you, full of information and ideas about what to do in each city, will make your travel even more special. Everything you could wish for in an unforgettable travel in Tuscany.
HIGHLIGHTS WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR UNIQUE 7 nights: from 28/07/15 (Tuesday) to 04/08/15 (Tuesday). The Best 5 star hotels: Villa Cora (2 nights), Borgo San Felice (2 nights) and Castello di Casole (3 nights). VIP Welcome service in luxury cars to the Villa Cora hotel in Florence. Welcome cocktail on the terrace of the Grand Hotel Villa Cora with its stupendous view of Florence. 5 days driving a luxury convertible car: BMW Z4, BMW Serie 3 or MINI Cooper. GPS included: preprogrammed with all the main addresses and stops. The Andrea Bocelli concert: the best seats (Executive) in the Teatro del Silenzio. Travel guide with ideas and information about what to do in each city: Siena through Via Chiantigiana, one of the most beautiful roads in Italy. Val d Orcia: its beautiful landscapes, extraordinay flavours and frangrances, in Pienza Monticchiello and Montepulciano. San Gimignano: dolce far niente. Montalcino: where Brunello wine comes from. Volterra: ancient etruscan city, known for its alabaster. Visit to Antinori nel Chianti Classico, an impressive winery. A food and wine paired lunch with some of the most amazing Antinori wines, preceded by an extra-virgin olive oil tasting at the Osteria di Passignano. Concierge services and constant customer support. Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel so that your hands are free to hit the road in your convertible car. VIP transfer in a luxury car at departure.
HOTELS Grand Villa Cora Borgo San Felice Castello di Casole Grand Villa Cora is a nineteenth century mansion recently restored and located in a beautiful park, amidst planetrees and the Viale dei Colli gardens. It is only ten minutes away from the Boboli gardens and the Oltrarno. Refined, grandiose, richly decorated in eclectic style, with its stunning frescos and marble-clad rooms. Villa Cora is perfectly located, far away enough from the city s day-to-day bustle. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the hotel has a stupendous outdoor swimming pool, its own spa, shuttles that get you to and from the city centre and of course, its terrace with its arresting view of Florence. Borgo San Felice is an eighteenth century villa, magnificently restored and transformed into a fabulous boutique hotel. Located in the heart of Chianti Classico, amidst 140 hectares of San Felice vineyards and olive groves, it s the perfect place to start exploring the central part of Tuscany. Here you ll find peace and quiet and that special rustic charm of the old Chianti mansions the infuses the hotel s architecture, its elegant interior, beautiful gardens, as well as its fantastic swimming pool, tennis courts, wellness and beauty centre and the Poggio Rosso restaurant that serves excellent and refined Tuscan cuisine. Castello di Casole stands on the site of a vast thousand-year-old estate. It has recently been restored by Timber Resorts and turned into an amazing 5-star hotel. The hotel blends rustic tuscan charm with modern day luxuries which creates a special feeling of coziness imbued with sophistication and elegance. This is the kind of place you won t want to leave. The magical infinity pool, the relaxing spa, exquisitely decorated rooms, the restaurants everything has been taken care of to make your stay unforgettable. Visit the website Visit the website Visit the website
MINI Cooper BMW Z4 BMW Serie 3 EXPERIENCES CONVERTIBLES
EXPERIENCES WINING AND DINING WITH EXQUISITE ANTINORI WINES It is impossible to separate Tuscany from its cuisine. We have included an amazing gastronomical experience in our tour, so that you get a real feel of the quintessential aromas and flavours of Tuscany. First, a visit to the Antinori Chianti Classico winery, one of the most impressive in Tuscany. It belongs to the Antinori family, known worldwide for their wine. Then, lunch at the Osteria di Passignano, paired with great Antinori wines and proceeded by an extra-virgin olive-oil tasting.
THE SHOW CONCERT Bocelli s extraordinary concert at the Teatro del Silenzio is simply unmissable. People from all over the world flock to Tuscany in the summer just see this concert. Every year, Bocelli invites friends and guests to share the stage with him, which makes the concert even more thrilling. This year will mark its 10th anniversary, so of course, top class celebration is in store! The orchestra will be playing Puccini s masterpiece, the Turandot, conducted by Zubin Mehta, one of the most acclaimed conductors in the world. The concert will be the high point of our Tuscany with Andrea Bocelli tour. As the sun goes down on a beautiful summer s day, beautiful landscapes every way you look, sitting in the best seats of the theatre just sit back and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience! STAGE Executive Seats
THE THEATER CONCERT The Teatro del Silenzio is built in the valleys of Lajatico, Andrea Bocelli s birthplace. It s an open-air amphitheatre in the middle of the valleys, which makes it a unique theatre stage. The theater was inaugurated in 2006. It was Bocelli who wanted a place where he could blend his music with his love for his birthplace. The great maestro performs there every year, sharing the stage with friends and guests. A beautiful project in a beautiful place. A place that comes to life only once a year; 364 days of silence, intact and in total harmony with its surroundings and then, one day, it suddenly fills up with life, with people from all over the world, all here to see Andrea Bocelli s amazing show.
EXPERIENCES GRAND FINALE Cieli di Toscana and Castello di Casole s restaurant, Tosca have paired up for an exclusive farewell dinner. Classic dishes with a modern twist, paired with carefully selected wines dinner will be served on the open-air restaurant terrace, where your eyes can rejoice in the green valleys and the Casole vineyards, and be dazzled by the spectacular Tuscan sunset.
DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAMME TUESDAY, JULY 28 Arrival in Florence and VIP transfer (for each couple) from the airport or Florence train station to the Grand Hotel Villa Cora. At 8 pm, Cieli di Toscana will be greeting you with a welcome cocktail, on the terrace of the hotel, which has an amazing view of Florence. Our exclusive travel guide, full of ideas and information about what to do and see in every city, will help you find the best restaurants for tonight s dinner. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 After a wonderful breakfast by the pool, enjoy a free day in the magical city of Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Exclusive ideas and tips from Cieli di Toscana will help you discover one of the most enchanting cities in the world. THURSDAY, JULY 30 In the morning, check-out of Villa Cora, pick-up your convertible and head towards the super-modern Antinori nel Chianti classic vineyard, followed by lunch at the Osteria Passignano with wine and olive-oil tastings. Suggestion for the afternoon: Visit the sumptuous city of Siena, driving along the Via Chiantigiana, one of the most beautiful roads in Tuscany. Our exclusive travel guide is full of ideas and tips to help you enjoy everything to the maximum. Check-into the Borgo San Felice hotel. FRIDAY, JULY 31 Idea for the day: take your convertible for a ride and visit the beautiful cities of Pienza, famous for its pecorino cheese, Monticchiello and Montepulciano, where the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano comes from. Our exclusive travel guide will accompany you as you drive along stunning landscapes so that you can enjoy the experience to the fullest. SATURDAY, AUGUST 01 Check-out of Borgo San Felice. Suggestion for the day: a stop at Montalcino, where the famous Brunello wine comes from and on the way, visit the abbeys of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and Sant Antimo. Check-into Castello di Casole. SUNDAY, AUGUST 02 Suggestion for the day: San Gimignano, the city of fifteen towers. Our exclusive guide is full of tips and ideas for an indulgent afternoon of dolce far niente. At 17h, a VIP group transfer will take you to the Teatro del Silenzio to see the famous tenor Andrea Bocelli s unmissable concert, a concert in which he will share the stage with friends and guests. It starts at 20h30, when the sun is still out. Transfer back to the Castello di Casole hotel. MONDAY, AUGUST 03 Free day to relax and enjoy Castello di Casole s wonderful pool and spa; an alternative suggestion would be to go see Volterra. In the evening, a farewell dinner especially prepared by Cieli di Toscana on the terrace of Tosca, the hotel restaurant. A grand finale for an unforgettable week! TUESDAY, AUGUST 04 Check-out of Castello di Casole, return the car and VIP transfer for departure.
PRICES PRICES & CONDITIONS The Andrea Bocelli tour is available in five different versions, according to the car (BMWZ4, BMW Serie 3, or Mini Cooper) and hotel room in Villa Cora and Borgo San Felice. Version Convertible Room Typology Prices per Couple Sogno BMW Serie 3 Junior Suite 10.400 Incanto BMW Z4 Junior Suite 9.900 Romanza BMW Z4 Double Deluxe 9.300 Passione Mini Cooper Double Deluxe 8.600 * In the Castello di Casole hotel, the rooms will all be a Studio Suite or a room in a superior category, according to the hotel s availability at check-in. How to pay: A down payment of 30% of the full price (non-refundable) is required in order to confirm your reservation. The remaining 70% can be paid in installments of equal amounts, once a month, the last installment being made before 12/07/15. Payment is done via international credit card or via international bank transfer, in which case conditions will be discussed at moment of purchase. Cancelation Policy: Cancelation requests received before April 28th 2015 will be subject to a charge of 30% of the full price. Cancellation requests received before May 28th will be subject to a charge of 50% of the full price. Cancelation requests received before June 28th 2015 will be subject to a charge of 80% of the full price. Cancelation requests received after June 28 2015 will be subject to a charge of 100%.
WHAT IS INCLUDED PRICES & CONDITIONS YOUR TRAVEL PLAN INCLUDES: Accommodation in the following hotels, breakfast included: Grand Hotel Villa Cora, Florence: 2 (two) nights, Double Deluxe apartments or Junior Suites according to the tour version of choice. Hotel Borgo San Felice, Castelnuovo Berardenga Siena: 2 (two) nights, in Double Deluxe or Junior Suite according to the tour version of choice. Castello di Casole, Casole d'elsa Siena: 3 (three) nights, a Studio Suite apartment or superior category, according to hotel s availability at moment of check-in. Tickets: Tickets for 2 people for the Andrea Bocelli concert at the Teatro del Silenzio on the 02/08, in the Executive seating sector. Visits and Meals: Visit and wine tasting at the Antinori nel Chianti Classico. Lunch at the Osteria di Passignano paired with amazing Antinori wine, preceded by a olive-oil tasting. Grand Finale at Castello di Casole s restaurant Tosca. Transport: VIP welcome at arrival for each couple (28/07). A person identified as Cieli di Toscana will greet you at the airport or the train-station in Florence and take you to the Grand Hotel Villa Cora in a luxury car. Five days at the wheel of a convertible: BMW Z4, BMW Serie 3 or Mini Cooper according to the version of choice. Group transfer to Teatro del Silenzio (02/08), from the Hotel Castello di Casole. VIP transfer for departure (04/08) in luxury cars for each couple to the airport or the train station from the Castello di Casole. Extra: Printed travel guide. Welcome cocktail on the terrace of Villa Cora. Baggage handling: Transfer of two big suitcases and two small ones per couple from the airport/train station in Florence, to the Villa Cora hotel, then from Villa Cora to Borgo San Felice, and from Borgo San Felice to Castello do Casole, and finally from Castello di Casole to either the airport or Florence train station. The clients are responsible for their suitcases and personal items Cieli di Toscana can organize extra services such as welcome services, transfers, hotel reservations, buying train tickets to other cities in Italy before or after the Tuscany with Andrea Bocelli tour.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED PRICES & CONDITIONS YOUR TRAVEL PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE: Flight tickets to and from Italy. Boarding fee. The cost of getting a passport or the International Driving Permit (compulsory for driving in Italy). Food and drink, other than the aforementioned restaurants meals. Excess baggage charge. Travel insurance, which is compulsory in order to enter the Schengen area, which includes Italy. Tourist fee charged by the hotel at check-out according to local regulations Personal items, or services, like (but not only) room service, minibar, laundry, or telecommunication services
COME TRAVEL WITH US CONTACT The exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experience of discovering Tuscany with class and style and of course, the acme: seeing Andrea Bocelli s performance at the Teatro del Silenzio is available to only 15 special couples and has been designed so that each couple enjoys total freedom. Book Now! Find out more: www.cieliditoscana.it info@cieliditoscana.it + 39 055 53 20 650 +39 329 64 29 008 Also available at the best travel agencies.
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