In the land of Fellini & Rossini
A tour in the lands of the great director Federico Fellini and the famous composer Gioachino Rossini
5 days / 4 nights - Travel idea
Suggested time: all year 2024 / possibility to combine it with an Opera at Teatro Gallo in Rimini
One journey to discover two worlds just a few kilometers apart: from Fellini and Tonino Guerra's Romagna, visiting Rimini and Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna, to Rossini’s Marche discovering his hometown Pesaro. Enjoy a unique travel among art, food and music. We suggest to schedule the journey on the basis of Teatro Galli's Opera Season, adding an Opera performance to the programme.
A lovely stay in the wonderful Grand Hotel Rimini, a place so deeply connected to Federico Fellini that we can find a museum dedicated to him inside. It's just the beginning of a unique journey in the land of the great italian director.
From Rimini with Castel Sismondo to Santarcangelo, hometown also of the italian poet Tonino Guerra, we will touch first hand the beauty and the famous hospitality of Romagna before moving on the nearby region to follow the steps of Rossini.
First stop in the Marche: Gradara and its forteress, Rocca Malatestiana. The rest of the day is going to be dedicate to the famous composer who was born in Pesaro in 1792. In his hometown, City of Music and Italian Capital of Culture 2024 we are going to visit the Rossini National Museum.
Block notes:
- Rimini - Discovering Federico Fellini’s at Castel Sismondo
- Music - A night at the Opera
- Pesaro - The Italian Capital of Culture 2024 and Rossini’s hometown
- Gradara - Visit of Rocca di Gradara where Paolo and Francesca
lived their tragic love story mentioned by Dante Alighieri in its famous “Divina Commedia part 1: Inferno”
Proposal for an indicative itinerary. The tour can be modified and adapted to any requests for further insights on topics chosen by the custom.
Day 1 - Arrival in Rimini
Arrival in Rimini by own means. Accomodation at GRAND HOTEL RIMINI 5* Luxus, where you can find a Museum dedicated to Federico Fellini.
Rooms availabe in the early afternoon.
Free Dinner.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2 - Rimini / Opera
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel.
City orientation tour (duration 3 hours) on foot.
Free time for lunch.
Opera at Teatro Galli di Rimini.
Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Rimini / Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel and and a morning dedicated to Federico Fellini, including visits to the two exhibition centers at Castel Sismondo and Palazzo del Fulgor (opening at 10 am).
Departure to Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna.
Guided tour to Sant'Arcangelo di Romagna and return to Rimini Hotel.
Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Gradara / Pesaro
Breakfast in hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel and departure to Gradara.
Gradara, considered a small jewel in the hinterland of the Adriatic coast, is a characteristic example of mediaeval architecture and one of the most beautiful and famous historical villages in Italy. The original nucleus dates back to the 11th/15th centuries. Its history is inextricably linked to the Malatesta, Montefeltro, Sforza, Borgia (it was briefly the home of Lucrezia Borgia) and Della Rovere families.
Guided tour of the famous Rocca Malatestiana, which, according to the legend, was the scene of the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, who were discovered in each other's arms and killed by Gianciotto Malatesta, Francesca's husband and Paolo's brother, an episode immortalised by Dante in the Fifth Canto of the Inferno. The village, with its relaxed atmosphere and perfectly preserved medieval structure, is also worth a visit. The walk through the village is extremely pleasant: almost no cars, shops, craftsmen, well-kept houses with flowered balconies.
Transfer to Pesaro.
Lunch in selected restaurant with menu inspired by Rossini.
Guided tour of the Rossini National Museum (a few steps away from the restaurant) which narrates the life, the man and the greatness of the artist, but also the modernity of the work of Gioachino Rossini, illustrious citizen of Pesaro. Visitors are invited into Rossini's world, told like an opera. A fascinating tour, divided into ten rooms, follows the composer's biographical stages and the boundless operatic production of his career. The Rossini National Museum is located on the piano nobile of Palazzo Montani Antaldi, a prestigious building in the city centre, and is the jewel in the crown of the great Rossini itinerary in Pesaro, City of Music and Italian Capital of culture 2024.
Inside the Rossini Museum, a musical surprise awaits the guests.
A soprano will entertain guests with Rossini's most famous arias, accompanied by the sound of her harpsichord, in a performance that will allow guests to "dive" into Rossini's world.
The guided tour will end with the visit of Rossini’s House (duration about 20 minutes).
Return to the Hotel in Rimini.
Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 -Departure
Breakfast in the hotel and check-out of the rooms.
Departure by own means.
The visits order may change for operational needs without changing the content.
Day 1 - Arrival in Rimini
Arrival in Rimini by own means. Accomodation at GRAND HOTEL RIMINI 5* Luxus, where you can find a Museum dedicated to Federico Fellini.
Rooms availabe in the early afternoon.
Free Dinner.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2 - Rimini / Opera
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel.
City orientation tour (duration 3 hours) on foot.
Free time for lunch.
Opera at Teatro Galli di Rimini.
Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Rimini / Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel and and a morning dedicated to Federico Fellini, including visits to the two exhibition centers at Castel Sismondo and Palazzo del Fulgor (opening at 10 am).
Departure to Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna.
Guided tour to Sant'Arcangelo di Romagna and return to Rimini Hotel.
Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Gradara / Pesaro
Breakfast in hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel and departure to Gradara.
Gradara, considered a small jewel in the hinterland of the Adriatic coast, is a characteristic example of mediaeval architecture and one of the most beautiful and famous historical villages in Italy. The original nucleus dates back to the 11th/15th centuries. Its history is inextricably linked to the Malatesta, Montefeltro, Sforza, Borgia (it was briefly the home of Lucrezia Borgia) and Della Rovere families.
Guided tour of the famous Rocca Malatestiana, which, according to the legend, was the scene of the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, who were discovered in each other's arms and killed by Gianciotto Malatesta, Francesca's husband and Paolo's brother, an episode immortalised by Dante in the Fifth Canto of the Inferno. The village, with its relaxed atmosphere and perfectly preserved medieval structure, is also worth a visit. The walk through the village is extremely pleasant: almost no cars, shops, craftsmen, well-kept houses with flowered balconies.
Transfer to Pesaro.
Lunch in selected restaurant with menu inspired by Rossini.
Guided tour of the Rossini National Museum (a few steps away from the restaurant) which narrates the life, the man and the greatness of the artist, but also the modernity of the work of Gioachino Rossini, illustrious citizen of Pesaro. Visitors are invited into Rossini's world, told like an opera. A fascinating tour, divided into ten rooms, follows the composer's biographical stages and the boundless operatic production of his career. The Rossini National Museum is located on the piano nobile of Palazzo Montani Antaldi, a prestigious building in the city centre, and is the jewel in the crown of the great Rossini itinerary in Pesaro, City of Music and Italian Capital of culture 2024.
Inside the Rossini Museum, a musical surprise awaits the guests.
A soprano will entertain guests with Rossini's most famous arias, accompanied by the sound of her harpsichord, in a performance that will allow guests to "dive" into Rossini's world.
The guided tour will end with the visit of Rossini’s House (duration about 20 minutes).
Return to the Hotel in Rimini.
Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 -Departure
Breakfast in the hotel and check-out of the rooms.
Departure by own means.
The visits order may change for operational needs without changing the content.
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