Musical Autumn in Ravenna
Visit historic Ravenna by day and enjoy live opera by night
Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Ravenna, renowned for its exceptional art and history. By day, explore the city’s most significant landmarks that showcase Ravenna’s rich architectural tradition. By night, attend live opera performances at the historic Teatro Alighieri.
Highlights:
- Ravenna’s city center: San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Piazza del Popolo, Sant’Apollinare Nuovo and Dante’s Tomb
- Surroundings: Sant’Apollinare in Classe
- Ravenna Festival - Trilogia d'Autunno - Mozart, 1791: La Clemenza di Tito – November 13th, 16th 2026
L’ultimo incanto – November 14th, 17th 2026
Requiem in Re minore K. 626 – November 15th 2026
Lenght of Tour: 3 days / nights
Suggested time: In combination with:
Explore the wonders of Ravenna by day and enjoy live opera by night with the 3-days / 2-nights Musical Autumn in Ravenna tour.
You will discover the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including astonishing landmarks such as the Basilica di San Vitale, the Mausoleum di Galla Placidia, Dante’s Tomb, and the Battistero Neoniano, all well known for their remarkable mosaics. Our journey continues toward Sant’Apollinare in Classe, one of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in Italy, renowned for its luminous mosaics that symbolize the spiritual and artistic heart of Ravenna.
To complete the experience, enjoy Ravenna Festival - Trilogia d'Autunno. Immerse yourself in the notes of Mozart’s timeless masterpieces at Teatro Alighieri. Choose among La Clemenza di Tito, L’Ultimo Incanto, or the solemn Requiem to discover the city’s musical soul in an elegant and unforgettable setting.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Ravenna
- Independent arrival in Ravenna. Accommodation in a 3/4 or 5* hotel. Rooms available in the afternoon.
- Guided visit of Ravenna’s historic city center, UNESCO World Heritage sites: Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, featuring mosaic decorations from the 6th century.
- Guided visit of Dante area: Dante’s Tomb, Franciscan Cloisters and the Battistero Neoniano.
- Leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Free dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Ravenna and Teatro Alighieri
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer by coach to Sant’Apollinare in Classe, one of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in Italy.
- Lunch in a charming venue with local cuisine in a relaxed and panoramic setting.
- After lunch, return to hotel in Ravenna. Transfer by own means to the Teatro Alighieri. Enjoy one of the following performances, based on your travel dates: Ravenna Festival - Trilogia d'Autunno - Mozart, 1791 La Clemenza di Tito
13th or 16th November 2026 - Starting time 8 p.m.
• L’Ultimo Incanto - Original dramaturgy based on Die Zauberflöte
14th or 17th November 2026 - Starting time 8 p.m.
• Requiem in Re minore K. 626
15th November 2026 - Starting time 5 p.m.
Conductor Ottavio Dantone | Director and dramaturgy Chiara Muti
Orchestra Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini | Coro della Cattedrale di Siena Guido Chigi Saracini - Free dinner. Transfer back to the hotel by own means and overnight.
Day 3 Giorno - Naples - Campi Flegrei: the land of Myth
- Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide and departure by coach.
- The itinerary will be dedicated to the Gulf of Pozzuoli, called Campi “Flegrei” since ancient times, from the Greek “phlaegreios” burning, due to the lively volcanic activity. Visit to the Sibyl’s cave in Cuma, home to mystery cults; the Mirabilis pool, a water cistern of the ancient aqueduct of the Augustan era - a true masterpiece of Roman engineering - entirely dug into the rock; the Flavian amphitheater of Pozzuoli, among the oldest in the Roman world and the only one in which the underground is perfectly preserved.
- Free lunch. Return to the city.
- Free time and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Departure and end of the service.
*Alternative itineraries for Day 2
1) The Bourbon splendor: the villas of the golden mile
- Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by coach to Portici.
- Visit to the Royal Palace of Portici, the summer residence of Charles and his wife Maria Amalia of Saxony.
- Visit to Villa Campolieto, which was built by order of Prince Luzio De Sangro, Duke of Casacalenda.
- Visit to Villa Giulia* in the eastern district of Barra, built in the ancient Pietrabianca farmhouse, today included in the Vesuvian territory of the Golden Mile. *Note on Villa Giulia: the villa is a private residence still inhabited, the visit is subject to approval by the owners.
- Lunch with wine tasting at the Cantina del Vesuvio.
2) The Wonders of Herculaneum and/or Pompeii
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure by coach to Herculaneum. The excavations of Herculaneum, together with those of Pompeii and Oplontis, have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
- Lunch at a selected restaurant.
- Visit to the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, the place where the history of the Italian railways was born.
- Transfer by coach to Pompeii. Visit to Via Abbondanza, the forum, the main square and the casts of the victims, dramatically crystallized during the eruption.
- Return to Naples by coach.
*Visit option can be connected to the visit to the Royal Palace of Portici where archaeological remains of Herculaneum have been preserved.
3) Naples – San Gennaro
- Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to one of the gates of the ancient city: Porta San Gennaro.
- Visit to the Cathedral with the chapel dedicated to the Saint and the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro.
- Visit to the Church of Pio Monte della Misericordia, which houses one of Caravaggio's most famous works: The Seven Works of Mercy and the original contract that the artist signed with the institute. Free lunch.
- Visit to the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, built on the perimeter of an early Christian basilica. From the cloister you reach the remains of the ancient Roman forum and its market.
- Walk along Via San Gregorio Armeno where Neapolitan artisans bring the magic of the nativity to life with typical terracotta figurines through images of plebeian everyday life.
- Return by bus.
The order of visits may vary for operational needs without changing the content.
Suggested indicative itinerary.
The tour may be modified and adapted to any requests for further information on topics chosen by the customer.
