Be introduced to the Church of San Giovanni, the old Church of the Templars, in Lucca that hides the splendid Roman Spa, which can be visited. 2 professional singers (usually a soprano and tenor) accompanied by a pianist will perform the program of music. Every evening the festival sports varied professional performers and program. The same concert is performed only once in 365 days.  On Thursday, the theme is Puccini and Verdi, with arias, duets, and intermezzos from the masterworks of the two great opera composers.  On Friday, the theme is Puccini Opera Gala, with arias and duets from the masterworks of the maestro.  On Saturday, the theme is A Night at the Opera, with pieces from the opera repertoire from Handel to Puccini including all the major opera composers.  On Sunday, the theme is Puccini and the traditional Neapolitan songs, with arias from Puccini's operas and the Neapolitan melodies composed when Puccini was alive.

Spend an evening in genuine Italian style, devoted to discovering Tuscan cuisine and the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs. Enjoy dinner in a typical Florentine restaurant in Piazza Signoria. At the restaurant, you will be accommodated in its characteristic internal rooms. The 3-course set menu includes a Tuscan appetizer with croutons, ravioli with butter and sage, Pennette dei golosi, dessert, and .5 liters of mineral water per person (vegetarian option available). A few steps from the restaurant, talented singers will be awaiting you after dinner in the intimate and old setting of the Santo Stefano al Ponte Church. Indulge in a performance of the most beautiful arias from the operas of Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and other renowned Italian composers, in addition to world-famous Neapolitan songs. Choose between reserved front-row VIP or central seating options.

Witness the magic of Italian opera at a live concert in Florence. Listen to the majestic works of Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Bellini, and Mascagni, performed by professional singers. Enjoy the unmatchable acoustics of Santa Monaca Church, built in the year 1400. Step into this beautiful ancient church for a trip back in time. Become fully immersed in Italian culture and enjoy the magic of live opera in an intimate setting. Take in the beautiful voices of professional performers, accompanied by a grand piano. Located in the historic center, walking to the church will surely provide a romantic experience on its own. Turn your night in Florence into a date night to remember by taking part in an ancient Italian tradition. Sit back during intermission and sip on a glass of wine at your own expense.

Enjoy your dinner in a typical Florentine restaurant. Encounter live classical music in a beautiful old setting. Feast on one of the best pizzas in the city in a well-preserved location, furnished with furniture and antiques in the trendy Oltrarno district. After your dinner, take in a performance with live music and talented singers in the evocative atmosphere of a 15th-century church. Listen to melodies known all over the world and interpreted by sopranos, mezzo-sopranos, tenors, baritones, and basses, in the renaissance settings of the Santa Monaca Church. Hear melodies from famous operas Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and other composers.

Experience the new Opera del Duomo Museum and the Florence Baptistery at your own pace with a skip-the-line e-ticket and two captivating audio guides. Browse through a collection of the original artworks created for the Florence Cathedral and avoid the long lines to see the elegant Baptistery. Receive your ticket by email and get ready for your experience by downloading the app and audio guides on your smartphone. Once you reach each site, put on your headphones and travel back in time to experience the grandeur of Imperial Rome. Explore the museum, savoring masterpieces like The Column of San Zanobi, the Madonna with Glass Eyes, and St Catherine of Alexandria. Then, step into the Baptistery to marvel at the altar, the mosaic ceiling, and the majestic Gates of Paradise. Learn historical information, uncommon stories, and anecdotes from ancient times. Become fully immersed in the history of the city through the power of storytelling.

Enjoy skip-the-line admission to the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum in the heart of historic Florence. Take a guided tour of the Baptistery and the Opera Museum. Choose tour options where you see the exterior of Giotto’s Bell Tower or enter the Bell Tower.  Meet your guide in Piazza di San Giovanni and begin your Florentine adventure. On this guided tour you’ll be able to hear your guide’s commentary perfectly with the audio system that’s included.  Visit the Baptistry and the Opera Museum where you can admire the important works of art including Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise an 'The Deposition' by Michelangelo. Hear the story about how the artist mutilated this piece and left it unfinished at his death. 

Florence is known for its unique Renaissance art and architecture. Tourists from around the world come to see the Santa Maria del Fiore Opera (Duomo Workshop), which is almost impossible to miss for those arriving into the city. In 1296, The Fabbriceria della Cattedrale di Firenze was founded by the Florentine Republic to oversee the construction of the Duomo and it is still responsible for its conservation today. Meet your guide at the central door of the Cathedral of Florence. During this guided tour you will visit Baptistery and museum of Opera del Duomo, with the original Door of Paradise, the Magdalene by Donatello, the Pietà by Michelangelo, and many other Renaissance works. Not only this, but you will also visit the Dome, without your guide. In this unforgettable place you will be able to see all of Florence and the surrounding countryside. From the inside of the Dome you can admire the frescoes by Vasari and the whole Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore from the top. Don't miss these incredible views! After the tour, you can climb the Bell Tower on your own with the same ticket within 72 hours.

Get off the beaten track and discover one of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore's lesser-known treasures, the Opera del Duomo Museum, on a guided tour. Complete your tour with a visit to the Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of San Giovanni. In the company of your guide, explore the wonders of the Opera del Duomo Museum. Marvel at sights such as Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, Michelangelo's Pietà Bandini, and the Penitent Magdalene. As you stroll through the museum, discover the mysteries and legends that surround the construction of the world-renowned Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and learn about the race between Brunelleschi and Ghiberti. You will also have the opportunity to imagine, thanks to a faithful reconstruction of the position of the statues, how the Cathedral facade looked in the original plans. Finish your tour with a visit to the renowned Baptistery of San Giovanni where you can admire one of the largest mosaics in the world and the iconic Gates of Paradise.

By booking this experience, you can visit the Opera del Duomo Museum and the Cathedral of Pisa, avoiding long waits at the ticket office. To make the most of your visit, you will also receive the official audio guide, which includes routes to discover the two cultural sites on your own If you buy this experience, you will receive an entrance ticket with fast access to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, which contains important memories from the monuments of the Piazza dei Miracoli, and also to the Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Romanesque architecture. The combined ticket also includes the audio guide: you will be entitled to receive the official audio guide, available in 5 languages, with approximately 100 minutes of audio to discover the interior and exterior of the Duomo and the 26 rooms of the Museum on your own.