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 / 2 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 - Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Departure and end of the service.
*Extra itinerary
Enhance your experience with our optional itinerary extension, offering one extra overnight stay for a more complete discovery of Ravenna and its surroundings.
Day 3 – Ravenna / Rimini
- Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by own means to Rimini. The day is dedicated to Federico Fellini, one of Italy’s most celebrated film directors. The itinerary begins with visits to the two main exhibition venues devoted to his life and work: Castel Sismondo and Palazzo del Fulgor, immersing you in the magical and visionary world of his cinema.
• The guided tour continues through the charming Borgo San Giuliano, one of Rimini’s most picturesque districts, renowned for its colorful murals inspired by Fellini and his iconic movies.
• Lunch at a selected restaurant in the atmospheric Borgo San Giuliano.
• Return to the hotel in Ravenna by own means.
• Free dinner. Overnight.
Day 4 – Ravenna / Lugo / departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Arrival by own means in Lugo, elegant town in the heart of Romagna, known for its refined architecture and long-standing cultural and musical traditions.
- Guided walking tour of Lugo’s historic center, including Piazza dei Martiri, characterized by its arcaded porticoes and historic buildings, and the Rocca Estense, the imposing Renaissance fortress that once served as the political and military center of the town and today stands as one of Lugo’s most recognizable landmarks.
- A stop is made outside the Teatro Rossini, one of the town’s most important cultural symbols. Currently undergoing a major restoration project, the theatre represents Lugo’s deep connection with opera and classical music and is expected to return to its role as a prestigious venue for performances in the near future (external visit only).
- The itinerary continues with a guided visit to Casa Rossini in Lugo, dedicated to Gioachino Rossini’s presence in the city and to the musical heritage linked to his name.
- After the visit, individual departures by own means.
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.
