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In the picturesque town of Modena, Luciano Pavarotti’s birthday is an annual holiday, celebrated with festivity, food, and music. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the legendary tenor’s birth, and this four-night experience in Italy is your VIP invitation to the party — and so much more.
On arrival in Verona, you’ll settle into the Due Torri Hotel, a historic property in the heart of the city. That evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner at Pompiere, a lively and rustic spot known for its delicious regional cuisine and exceptional wine pairings. The following day includes private visits to the magnificent 17th-century Palazzo Maffei Casa Museo – a hidden gem housing an impressive art collection from the Renaissance to Modernism – and the Pavarotti Casa Museo in Modena, both opening their doors especially for you. After your car returns you to the hotel, you’ll get ready for the grand Pavarotti celebration that night. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to the rehearsal at Arena di Verona, dinner at a stunning palazzo, and VIP seating at the evening’s spectacular concert featuring Pavarotti’s friends including Andrea Bocelli, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Vittorio Grigolo, Jonathan Tetelman, Angela Gheorghiu, Il Volo, Laura Pausini, and Zucchero.
The next day, a first-class train ride will whisk you to Florence, where you’ll check into your five-star hotel. Your visit includes a private appointment and teatime at Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, a centuries-old apothecary famed for its luxurious fragrances and herbal remedies; a tour of modern and contemporary art at the Roberto Casamonti Collection; and a cocktail masterclass and dinner at Michelin-star Chef Vito Mollica’s acclaimed restaurant, Atto. It’s an itinerary that gives you an experience of this culture-rich city like no other.
Your final day in Tuscany begins, quite literally, with “Breakfast at Tiffany.” You’ll have your colazione in the Tiffany boutique before a private art consultation at Opificio at Fortezza da Bassoa, and a tour and aperitivo at Antico Setificio Fiorentino. The journey culminates in a recital by Mascarade Opera at the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, once home to Lorenzo Corsini, later Pope Clement XII. An exclusive dinner within the palazzo follows, bringing the experience to a close with a toast to Pavarotti and the beauty of all things Italian.
Donors: Nicoletta Mantovani, Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, Palazzo Maffei
Designed for two couples
Trip Dates: September 29 – October 3, 2025
Airfare not included