From Teatro alla Scala in Milan to Cremona, the city of violin
The Temple of the Opera and the City of Stradivari’s Violins
Music Journey to Milan and Cremona: in the name of Opera the city of violin and Antonio Stradivari. A trip to stimulate the senses and the mind with unique exhibitions, aperitifs in historic places and exlusive experiences between music, art and typical food.
Highlights:
- Teatro Alla Scala and Milan: The Italian Opera Temple and the “legacy” of Leonardo da Vinci
- Opera: The imposing Teatro alla Scala, program rich in quality and quantity: operas, ballets, extraordinary concerts, guest orchestras and recitals
- Violins and Cremona: The most valuable collection of string instruments in the Violin Museum. The 'live' experience in a violin workshop
Lenght of Tour: 4 days / 3 nights
Suggested time: All year, especially in combination with Teatro alla Scala programme in Milan and Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium Concerts in Cremona
A journey to discover the deep bond between the city of Milan and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, an evening at the Italian Opera Temple, Teatro alla Scala and must see cultural heritage such as Duomo, Last Supper and many more.
It continues towards Cremona, city of the violin with its rich Museum where we will discover and listen to the wonderful sounds of this instrument, following the virtuosity of the local luthiers.
One name above all: Antonio Stradivari.
Discover unique alternative experiences and visits.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Milan
- Arrival in Milan by own means. Accomodation at 4* Hotel. Rooms available in the afternoon
- Dinner in a restaurant
- Return to the hotel and overnight
Day 2 - Milan
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Day dedicated to the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci, very involved in the city of Milan. Visit to Last Supper, Leonardo Da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology
- Lunch: Wine tasting accompained by little snacks at Leonardo Bistrot
- Guided tour of the interior of the Duomo
- Free time
- Pre-concert aperitif at Savini
- OPERA AT TEATRO ALLA SCALA
Orchestra and choir Teatro Alla Scala - Discover the programme - Return to the hotel and overnight
Day 3 - Milan/Cremona
- Morning Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
- Transfer to Cremona. Accomodation in Hotel 4*. Rooms availabe in the early afternoon
- Visit of Violin Museum "Palazzo dell'Arte", guided tour of the Collection of Historical Violins. The museum houses the Collection of the Stradivari Museum
- Listen to an emotional Audition of one of the Historical Violins at the Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium located inside the museum
- Lunch at the Museum Restaurant
- Visit to the workshop of a luthier: the construction of the violin according to the classic cremonese method will be illustrated, inspired by the models of the great masters of the past
- Visit of Cathedral, Baptistery and Torrazzo
- Dinner in a selected restaurant
- Return to the hotel and overnight
Day 4 - Cremona and Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
- Departure and end of service
*Alternative/Extra experiences and visits:
- Visit Town Hall
- Light lunch with taisting in the winery
- Visit Casa Vergani, a historic nougat maker and a symbol of the city, with a tasting at the end (Cremona)
- Half-day visit of Soncino and its surroundings: the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with its wonderful frescoes by Giulio Campi and the Scanzi brothers. The Sforza Castle and the medieval village of Soncino. Visit the Printers' House, where you can tour the old 15th-century Jewish printing press and the Church of San Giacomo, which houses the "Lamentation over the Dead Christ”
- Lunch in Soncino at a traditional restaurant
The visits order may change for operational needs without changing the content.
Proposal for an indicative itinerary.
The tour can be modified and adapted to any requests for further insights on topics chosen by the custom.
