A Glimpse of Italy

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PRIVATE ITALY :
VENICE - PRIVATE VISIT TO ST. MARK’S BASILICA AND ORGAN CONCERT
With its superb Byzantine mosaics and its extraordinary treasures, the St. Mark’s Basilica appeals thousands of visitors everyday. You will have the privilege to have it entirely to yourselves for an evening, after its closing to the general public, enjoying -while visiting- a suggestive organ concert.


VENICE – PRIVATE FUNCTION AT LA FENICE THEATRE

A mainstay of the world cultural life is back: after the painful fire in 1996, La Fenice opera house re-opened. Take a plunge into La Fenice’s magnificent Neoclassical atmosphere, while enjoying a private concert of the Solisti Veneti or tasting an exquisite dinner.



VENICE - PRIVATE VISIT TO GALLERIE DELL’ACCADEMIA
The Gallerie dell’Accademia house the greatest existing collection of Venetian art. Experience the exclusiveness of admiring out of the crowd paintings by such masters as Veronese, Tiziano, Giorgione, Canaletto and Tiepolo, as a guide leads you through five centuries of the Venetian school’s masterpieces. Enjoy a drink in this unrivalled Renaissance setting.

MILAN – PRIVATE CONCERT AND DINNER AT THE BAGATTI VALSECCHI MUSEUM
Enjoy the unique opportunity of a private concert in Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi, one of the finest museum-homes in Europe, featuring ancient collections of paintings, wood carvings, weapons, ceramics, jewels, tapestries. A private dinner can be arranged afterwards in the sumptuous Salone d’Onore.

PORTOFINO – PRIVATE RECEPTION AND DINNER AT SAN FRUTTUOSO ABBEY
Set in one of the most beautiful Italian coasts, at a little distance from heaven’s gift Portofino, is San Fruttuoso Abbey. The tiny bay of San Fruttuoso can only be reached from the sea. At this 12th century Abbey, facing the beach suggestively lighted by torches to mark your path, you will have a private reception and dinner.



CREMONA – PRIVATE STRADIVARI SESSION AT THE VIOLINS MUSEUM
Visit the Museum of Violins, where you will see priceless violins and will have the privilege of listening to a violinist playing original Stradivari violins.

FRIULI – PRIVATE FUNCTION AT THE STRASSOLDO CASTLES
Visit the best preserved among the Castles on the water, named after the waters of this territory, which find an underground clay barrier that lets the water emerge on the surface. Admire the unique water garden of the Lower Castle while enjoying a private open-air concert and cocktail reception

A GLIMPSE OF ITALY :
TEAM-BUILDING: The Art of Gondoliering in Venice
In this dynamic and fun activity, you will be given a hands-on rowing lesson in a remote area of the lagoon, where traffic is limited. After the lesson, return to the Rowing Club for a celebratory drink.



TEAM-BUILDING: safe-driving class with Alfa Romeo
The class is conceived to be a real learning experience, and does not require being a good driver to attend it. While attending this intensive class, the student is exposed to basic driving ideas and concepts, and performs different exercises, reproducing critical situations, which he must be able to effectively and appropriately react to.

KID’S DAY: Kids explore the Modern Art
At this Museum kids will attend an educational program designed to introduce children between the ages 5 - 12 to modern art and to make the museum experience more accessible for them. Kids will be first taken in a short tour of the museum based on a particular subject (like “animals” or “moving”) in a sort of treasure hunt, followed up by a practical hands-on activity, stimulating their creative skills.

MURANO GLASS TRADITION: What nobody else know

Visit one of the most historical and respected few glass factories to remain closed to the public. Here, glass for famous designers such as Tiffany and Cartier is made. This amazing workshop is run by a family, whose skilful art is handed down from father to son and use manufacturing techniques consistent with traditional methods. After the visit, enjoy a private lunch hosted by members of the family. Italian cuisine and stimulating conversation are the perfect way to conclude this unparalleled experience.


TOURING ITALY: driving vintage cars
The pleasure to drive a Duetto Alfa Romeo like Dustin Hoffman in “The Graduate”, or other perfectly restored jewels from the ‘60s like the Triumph Spitfire or the Giulietta Spider Alfa Romeo. Enjoy the most enchanting Italian landscapes while driving to excellent vineyards or charming towns of art.

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