Pavarotti and his Modena
A journey to the land of the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti
Where music, motors and good food are the protagonists. The itinerary reveals the life of Luciano Pavarotti through the most important places in Modena and the surrounding areas. Enjoy a unique journey between the great Opera, private concerts, exclusive visits, avant-garde museums and tastings of typical products.
Highlights:
- The places of Pavarotti: An expert guide will take you on a tour to discover the places of Maestro Luciano Pavarotti around the city
- The Music: Great Opera at the Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni and Private performance in what was Luciano Pavarotti's living room, inside his House Museum
- The Engines: Besides being known for Pavarotti, Modena is famous for being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari
Lenght of Tour: 4 days / 3 nights
Suggested time: All year, especially in combination with Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni Programme
This journey will take us to the heart of Emilia-Romagna, following the footsteps of Great Tenor Luciano Pavarotti an his lands. We'll explore places of art and history that are essential to dive into his life and discover gastronic exellences of the region.
Our journey begins visiting heart of Modena: the Cathedral, the Civic Tower and Piazza Grande, that were declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
Our second stop is Enzo Ferrari Museum, to discover the roots of the most famous and beloved brand in the world. A unique experience in the Museum where even the roof recalls the hood of a yellow racing car that stands out in the Modena skyline. Here you can learn about the history of the founding father of the car manufacturer but also admire some of the most beautiful cars ever built.
The tour continues by exploring in detail the places linked to the Maestro and music, such as the Theater dedicated to him where it will be possible to admire a work from the theater's rich program. We will visit the birthplace used as a museum with an exclusive tour and musical performance in the living room of the house. Continuing to other significant places, such as: Novi Ark Archaeological Park, Town Hall, Municipal Theater and close to it there is the bronze statue in his honor.
To delight the palate it will be possible to participate in a Dinner Gala at the Europa 92: one of the most appreciated and frequented places of the maestro. In addition, Acetaia Malpighi's guided tour will show and explain the production phases, followed by tasting of Balsamic Vinegar in different types of aging, from 5 years to 25 years, combined with special seasonigns.
The fitting closure to our journey through the Pavarotti and his Land? Attend the Opera and enjoy a magical performance at Teatro Pavarotti-Freni!
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Modena
- Arrival in Modena by own means. Accomodation at 4* Hotel
- Afternoon: Meet with the guide at the hotel and take an orientation walking tour of the city. The tour will start from the beating heart of Modena: the Cathedral, the Civic Tower and Piazza Grande, that were declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997
- Welcome dinner and overnight
Day 2 - Modena / Teatro Comunale Pavarotti
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning: Guided tour of the Enzo Ferrari Museum. An avant-garde structure that surrounds the house where Enzo Ferrari was born. In addition, the Ferrari Engine Museum is located in Enzo's father's workshop, now perfectly restored
- Lunch at a selected restaurant and free afternoon
- 6.00 pm: TEATRO COMUNALE PAVAROTTI-FRENI. Discover Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni Programme
- Free dinner and overnight
Day 3 - Pavarotti and his Modena
- Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide at the hotel for a guided tour of the city: "Following Pavarotti's footsteps." Starting from Novi Ark Archaeological Park. Continuing the walk you will pass in front of the Town Hall, Municipal Theatre and close to it there is the bronze statue in his honour, located near Via Goldoni in October 2017 for the tenth anniversary of his death. Created by the sculptor Stefano Pierotti, the work portrays Big Luciano in his classic greeting position at the end of the concert, with open arms, smiling, with his typical handkerchief in hand
- Free Lunch
- Transfer by bus to Acetaia Malpighi: one of the main exporters of the culture of true traditional balsamic vinegar’s Modena PDO and balsamic vinegar’s Modena PGI all over the world. A guided tour will show and explain the production phases, followed by tasting of Balsamic Vinegar in different types of aging, from 5 years to 25 years, combined with special seasonigns, like apple, fig, orange, saffron, white truffle and black truffle
- Transfer by bus to Casa Pavarotti Museum, the residence where the Maestro lived the last years of his life. The exlusive tour wil let you explore the various rooms and discover anecdotes about the great tenor, diveing into his incredible house
- MUSICAL PERFORMANCE at CASA PAVAROTTI MUSEUM: Two young singers and a pianist will play the piano used by Big Luciano in his living room
- Dinner Gala at the Europa 92: a restaurant of great fame and prestige, strongly desired, loved and assiduously frequented by the great Maestro, it is still today a meeting point for gourmets and lovers of typical Modena flavours.
- Return to the hotel by bus and overnight
Day 4 - Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
- Departure and end of service
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.
