Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
42 mi3 mi
Bocelli and His Love for Tuscany - Teatro de Silenzio and Lajatica
Today you will see Andrea Bocelli's old home - turned into museum and restaurant, Officine Bocelli, his outstanding creation of Teatro del Silenzio on the Tuscan land, place where he had the concert which initiated his career at Piazza dei Priori at Voltaire, his work of supporting unprivileged children through own Andrea Bocelli Foundation in Lajatica, the stunning frescoes in Church of Saint Leonardo, the historic Rocca di Pietracassia with Etruscian origin, old stone windmills near Orciatico and feel pampered by "Italian Mamma" warm approach and homely Italian meals at Agroturismo Signorini.
09:401 hr
Teatro del Silenzio
To feel the magic of Tuscany close to Andrea Boccelli's heart, drive to located near his hometown, Lajatico, the open fields where once a year the Maestro gives a concert of the lifetime for many who attend. It's an open-air Teatro del Silenzio, the name symbolizes the serene peaceful meadows and hills of beautiful romantic Tuscany region.
The idea came from Andrea Boccelli who wanted to use the natural formations of the land to create the amphitheater which was built with intention for this one annual concert and stay silent for the rest of the year.
The first concert in July 2006 gathered five thousands fans of Andrea Boccelli voice who performed together with Paula Snaguinetti and Gianfranco Montresor with support of Pisana Chorus and Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana di Piacenza.
Take a look t this unique structure with intriguing sculptures and breathe deeply the wonderful air of the sunny, lavish green Tuscany.
The idea came from Andrea Boccelli who wanted to use the natural formations of the land to create the amphitheater which was built with intention for this one annual concert and stay silent for the rest of the year.
The first concert in July 2006 gathered five thousands fans of Andrea Boccelli voice who performed together with Paula Snaguinetti and Gianfranco Montresor with support of Pisana Chorus and Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana di Piacenza.
Take a look t this unique structure with intriguing sculptures and breathe deeply the wonderful air of the sunny, lavish green Tuscany.
14 mi
30 min
11:1045 min
Visit the impressive town of Voltaire, the excellent example of charming Medieval stoned houses, Etruscan origin with over 3000 of ancient history and the region of alabaster, where here the career of Andrea Bocelli's started when in 1994 performed right on this lovely square Piazza dei Priori.
Look around this unforgettable historic town and pop in to some local authentic alabaster shops in search of unique souvenir like for example Un Mondo d'Alabastro shop on Via Antonio Gramsci, 52 where you can find even alabaster jewelry.
Open Hours: Shop - Un Mondo d'Alabastro
Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 19:30 Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00 Friday: 10:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 20:30 Sunday: 10:30 - 20:30
Look around this unforgettable historic town and pop in to some local authentic alabaster shops in search of unique souvenir like for example Un Mondo d'Alabastro shop on Via Antonio Gramsci, 52 where you can find even alabaster jewelry.
Open Hours: Shop - Un Mondo d'Alabastro
Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 19:30 Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00 Friday: 10:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 20:30 Sunday: 10:30 - 20:30
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