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Music tours to Tuscany

5 days from £489pp

Many groups travelling with NST base themselves in Montecatini, an attractive medieval town set in the Tuscan hills. We would recommend this beautiful region to choirs and orchestras as their classical repertoire is truly appreciated in excellent venues across Florence, Assisi, Sienna and Lucca.

Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

Tuscany - 5 day inclusive itinerary package from £489pp*

Travelling in Mayy 2012
  Morning Afternoon Evening
Day 1 Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation. Met by your Courier & Concert Assistant to talk through all arrangements. Evening meal. Local orientation.
Day 2 Full day Florence sightseeing Evening meal. Concert at Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Ricci.
Day 3 Lucca Viareggio for time at leisure on the beach Evening meal. Concert at Camping Barco Reale.
Day 4 Rehearsal. San Gimignano - sightseeing. Sienna sightseeing to include the Campo & Duomo Evening meal. Concert at Piazza del Duomo, Pistoia.
Day 5 Free time in resort. Transfer to airport for return flight to UK.
Price includes:
  • Return flights, all taxes & charges included
  • Airport transfers to & from accommodation
  • Coach transportation for the concerts & visits shown 
  • 4 nights half-board accommodation at 3* hotel 
  • Organisation & publicity of concerts shown
  • Full time Courier & Concert Assistant in resort
  • Visits shown 
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Generous free place ratio of 1 in 10
*Price shown based on 40 paying passengers departing in July 2012 from a London airport & is subject to availablility. Flight supplements may apply. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

Our most popular performance venues in Tuscany for Music tours

Here are some of our most popular performance venues in Tuscany for Music tours. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Prestigious Venues

For experienced groups with a high standard of sacred or classical repertoire, here are our most popular options.

Duomo Montecatini

This modern cathedral in the centre of Montecatini offers choirs and orchestras a chance to perform a concert in the evening.

Duomo Pisa

Choirs can sing at mass, or give a lunchtime concert at this stunning cathedral located next to Pisa’s famous leaning bell tower.

Chiesa Santa Maria Dei Ricci, Florence

Located in the heart of Florence, this church is a popular concert venue for both choirs and orchestras.

The Gambrinus, Montecatini

A popular open-air venue, regularly used by professional artists, live music is performed outdoors in the summer months. Ideal for groups with a lively and popular repertoire.

Outdoor Venues

A selection of open air and covered venues to suit a range of abilities and repertoires, here are our most popular options.

Piazza Del Duomo, Pistoia

In the summer months, a stage is erected in this large square in the centre of Pistoia for groups to perform in front of the cathedral.

Camping Barco Reale

Groups can perform as part of the evening entertainment package at this popular campsite.

Indoor Venues

Schools

During term time we can organise for your group to perform in Italian schools across the region.

Leisure Visits

Combine your performances with a visit to one or more of Tuscany’s fabulous attractions, including:

  • Sightseeing in Florence
  • Pisa, including The Leaning Tower
  • Sienna, including Duomo and The Campo
  • Beach Resort of Viareggio
  • Medieval Walled City of Lucca

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

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Tour Assistant

Your Tour Assistant will meet you each morning at your hotel and stay with you each day to guide you through the events of your tour. They’ll also deal with the organisation of your concerts, leaving you and your group free to concentrate on your performances.