Tuesday, June 24
Departure from Canada. We will be happy to arrange flights for you.
Wednesday, June 25
Arrival in beautiful Rome. Transfer to the historic Umbrian City of Perugia. ( Cost not included ) Check into the splendid Brufani Palace Hotel, your home for the next 8 nights.
This 120-year-old hotel boasts old- world charm complete with multiple sitting rooms and restau- rants with exquisite antique fix- tures and furniture. The Brufani Palace is perfectly located on the Corso Vannucci, Perugia’s famous walking street.
Enjoy an evening of leisure or take in the free concert featuring gifted young musicians in the Piazza of San Savino which overlooks Lake Trasimeno. The Pre-Festival concert begins at 9.00PM.
Thursday,June 26 | B/D
After a full breakfast in the formal Brufani breakfast room, take the day for yourself! Venture on your own into town to view the sights and sounds of beautiful Perugia!
Evening transfer from your hotel to experience the event you came for: The Trasimeno Music Festival which will follow your first Gala dinner in the Cloister of the Basilica of San Pietro.
Observe and enjoy the music festivals Opening Concert performed by Angela Hewitt. This will be a truly unforgettable experience! Transfer back to your hotel after the performance for your overnight at the Brufani Palace Hotel.
Friday, June 27 | B/L
ASSISI – the birthplace of Saint Francis and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover all the facets of the Assisi on a guided walking tour, including the Basilica of Santa Chiara, dedicated to the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, and the papal Basilica of St. Francis, built between 1228 and 1253. Now home to the consecrated remains of the saint, the stunning monument is also said to have the best collection of art in any church of Italy, including frescoes and paintings by Cimabue, Giotto, Lorenzetti and more.
Savour a light lunch in a traditional trattoria. Evening transfer for our Gala dinner in the Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione at 6:30 pm This evening you will enjoy Piano Duets and Women Composers. Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione. Transfer back to the hotel after the performance for your overnight at the Brufani Palace Hotel.
Saturday, June 28 | B/L
Teatro dell Concordia & Montecristo Cheese Factory & Academy.
Visit of the Teatro della Concordia (1808) in the charming village of Monte Castello di Vibio. This tiny gem is named “the smallest in the world” because it is a perfect miniature reproduction of the large Italian and European theatres. And it is one of the smallest historic theaters as it is the only architectural testimony of the 18th-century Italian-style Goldonian miniature theater. It indeed possesses the three fundamental elements that Goldoni advocated for in the construction of theaters: wooden boxes, a bell-shaped floor plan, and a ceiling constructed using the technique of camorcanna. In this sense, as the nine families who wanted to build it wrote, ‘civilization is not measured in square meters and volume.
Discover the secrets of milk and cheese production at the Montecristo Cheese Factory & Academy. You will have the chance to see the creation of a truffle cheese followed by a guided tasting of delicious cheeses, including the freshly made hot truffle cheese.
This evening depart for another amazing performance Meta4 – String Quartet. Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione. Following the performance, transfer back to the hotel for your overnight
Sunday, June 29
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning followed by a morning of leisure. Afternoon transfer for an interview with Ian McEwan. Teator della Sapienza, Perugia. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
Monday, June 30 | B
Breakfast at your hotel.
Outstanding medieval Siena (Tuscany
Possibly the best preserved medieval city in Italy, Siena is built on three hills and full of winding alleyways, enclosed within the circle of its massive walls. The Siena that greets you today is largely the same as it would have appeared back in 1300 – discover this magnificent town rich in history, art and popular traditions on a guided walking tour highlighting the beautiful Piazza del Campo – known for the world-famous horse race, the Palio – the soaring Torre del Mangia, the Duomo that showcases the talents of many great medieval and Renaissance architects and artists: Giovanni Pisano designed the intricate white, green and red marble facade; Nicola Pisano carved the elaborate pulpit; Pinturicchio painted the frescoes in the extraordinary Libreria Piccolomini; and Michelangelo, Donatello and Gian Lorenzo Bernini all produced sculptures. Top of your visit with a typical Tuscan lunch. This evening you will enjoy Harpsichord, Fortepiano, and Fazioli! Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione Transfer back to the hotel after the performance for your overnight.
Tuesday, July 1—HAPPY CANADA DAY! | B
This morning will be at leisure until your afternoon with Ian McEwan & Angela Hewitt / Bach Hits the Road. Teatro del Pavone, Perugia. Evening concert Giovanni Sollima & II Pomo d’Oro. Teatro del Pavone, Perugia. Transfer back to your hotel after the performance for your overnight.
Wednesday, July 2 | B/D
After a wonderful day at leisure, transfer to Oratorio di San Francesco dei Nobili in Perugia for the Closing concert of the 20th Anniversary Festival. Auditorium San Francesco al Prato, Perugia with Angela Hewitt. Farewell Gala Dinner in the Gardens. Transfer back to your hotel for your overnight.
Thursday, July 3 Optional | B/D
After a wonderful day at leisure, transfer to Oratorio di San Francesco dei Nobili in Perugia for the Closing Recital with Angela Hewitt and a Farewell Gala Dinner in the Gardens. Transfer back to your hotel for your overnight.
Wednesday 25 June 2025 | 21:00
Pre-Festival Concert Piazza, Town of San Savino, Magione Programme to be announced
Thursday 26 June 2025 | 21:00
Friday 27 June 2025 | 21:00
Saturday 28 June 2025 | 21:00
Sunday 29 June 2025 | 16:00
Monday 30 June 2025 | 21:00
Tuesday 01 July 2025 | 16:00
Tuesday 01 July 2025 | 21:00
Wednesday 02 July 2025 | 19:30
GENERAL CONDITIONS
COST OF TOUR
LAND ONLY: €3495.00 per person, based on double occupancy in standard room
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
€9000 based on standard room. Price for upgraded rooms available upon request
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
- Accommodations at the Brufani Palace Hotel for 8 nights (breakfast included)
- 3 Gala Dinners, drinks included (aperitif, water, wine, coffee, and Italian champagne).
- Three excursions as per itinerary.
- 6 Concert tickets from June 26 to July 2nd plus two afternoon events,
- Transfers to/from concerts.
- All tips for drivers, guides, waiters, etc., and taxes
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
Airfare, Cancellation, baggage and health insurance, excess baggage charges, food and beverages not included in the group menus, wines and liquors, individual services and any items of personal nature. Private transfers from Rome to Perugia return can be arranged. Price will be based on the number of passengers.
RESPONSIBILITY
Executive Cultural Tours and/or their agents, affiliates, or subsidiaries act only as agents for the hotel, airlines, bus companies and operators providing accommodation, transportation, meals, tours or other services and all coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by the Company are issued subject to all tariffs, terms and conditions under which the forgoing or any other services whatsoever are provided by such hotels, airlines, bus companies. By the acceptance of such coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets, the tour member agrees that the Company shall not become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to the person, firm or corporation. Further, the Company shall not become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage due to an Act of God or Act of War. The tour operator reserves the right to withdraw a tour, to refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time or to make changes in the itinerary whenever in their sole judgment conditions warrant or if such changes result from circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator. Executive Cultural Tours and/or their agents shall not be responsible for the injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or other, or through the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying or providing transportation to the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour or otherwise in connection therewith, or of any other hotel proprietor or employee. The aforesaid and their agents can accept no responsibility for losses or accidental expenses due to delay or changes in schedules or hotel overbookings or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger.
BOOKING
Both a 20% deposit, as well as the optional package tour insurance cost, are required upon reservation. Final pay- ment will be due May 1, 2020.
Credit card payments are accepted with Visa and Master- card.
CANCELLATION
Deposit is non-refundable. Up to 60 prior to departure 30% penalty. 50% of the total amount is non refundable from 60 to 45 days prior to departure. 70% non refundable up to 30 days prior and 100% non refundable from 30 days until departure.
INSURANCE
Insurance is optional but is highly recommended.Please call Jean Sheikh at Executive Cultural Tours for information on insurance packages and applicable rates
RESPONSIBILITY
Executive Cultural Tours and/or their agents, affiliates, or subsidiaries act only as agents for the hotel, airlines, bus companies and operators providing accommodation, transportation, meals, tours or other services and all coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by the Company are issued subject to all tariffs, terms and conditions under which the forgoing or any other services whatsoever are provided by such hotels, airlines, bus companies. By the acceptance of such coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets, the tour member agrees that the Company shall not become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to the person, firm or corporation. Further, the Company shall not become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage due to an Act of God or Act of War. The tour operator reserves the right to withdraw a tour, to refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time or to make changes in the itinerary whenever in their sole judgment conditions warrant or if such changes result from circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator. Executive Cultural Tours and/or their agents shall not be responsible for the injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or other, or through the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying or providing transportation to the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour or otherwise in connection therewith, or of any other hotel proprietor or employee. The aforesaid and their agents can accept no responsibility for losses or accidental expenses due to delay or changes in schedules or hotel overbookings or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger.