● 8 Nights of Accommodation
● All Ground Transportation
● Welcome & Farewell Dinners
● Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
● Full Time On Site Program Director Available 24/7 in case
of Emergencies
● 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
● SAA’s Mandatory Health Insurance*
● SAA’s $5m Liability Insurance (COI available upon request)
● Tips & Gratuities
● Florence Historical Walking Tour
● San Lorenzo Market
● Santa Maria del Fiore
● Santa Maria Novella
● Brunelleschi’s Dome
● Musical Instrument Museum
● 2 Conservatory Classes
● Uffizi Gallery
● Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
● Lucca Historical Walking Tour
● Pisa Tower
● Lyceum Club International (TBD)
● Bargello Museum
● Sorgentone & Mecatti Liutai
Depart Home for Florence, Italy
Airport Transfer
On-ground Briefing
Orientation Walking Tour
The group will become
oriented with their neighborhood, the public
transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner
The group will be taken for an
authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Florence Historical Walking Tour
A guided tour through the historic streets of Florence, including highlights such as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Baptistery.
Lunch break at San Lorenzo Market (not included)
Visit to the Opera del Duomo Museum,
the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi's Dome
Explore the architectural and artistic wonders of the
Cathedral and Dome
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Classes at the Conservatory Luigi Cherubini
Music lessons at one of Italy's most prestigious
conservatories, focusing on musical instruments or theory.
Lunch break
Visit to the Uffizi Gallery
One of the most famous museums in the world, featuring masterpieces by artists such as Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Second day of classes at the Conservatory Luigi Cherubini
Continuation of music lessons to deepen
skills and learn new techniques.
Lunch break
Visit to Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens
Explore the magnificent Renaissance palace and its
gardens, once the residence of the Medici family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Lucca (approx. 1,5 hrs)
Lucca Historical Walking Tour
Lucca is a Tuscan city known for its well-preserved Renaissance walls that surround the historic center. The walls, now walkable or bikeable, offer panoramic views of the city and surrounding hills. Lucca’s historic center features cobblestone streets, medieval towers, Romanesque churches, and charming squares like Piazza dell’Anfiteatro
Lunch break
Visit to the Puccini Birthplace Museum and a
walk on the city walls
Discover Puccini's birthplace and enjoy a panoramic walk on the ancient city walls.
Return to Florence
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Visit Santa Maria Novella
The first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church. The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapter house contain a multiplicity of art treasures and funerary monuments.
Lunch break
Visit to the Lyceum Club International of
Florence
Explore this historic cultural club, founded in 1908, which promotes culture and the arts through events, concerts, and conferences.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Pisa (approx. 1 hr)
Visit to the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning
Tower and the Cathedral - Explore the famous
square with the Leaning Tower, an iconic symbol of
Italy.
Return to Florence
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Visit to the National Museum of Bargello -
Explore one of the most important sculpture museums, featuring works by Donatello and Michelangelo.
Lunch break
Visit to Sorgentone e Mecatti Liutai
The workshop was opened in 1998 by Paolo Sorgentone and Michele Mecatti combining different professional experiences acquired during the years in order to offer comprehensive assistance to string musicians.
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Flight back home