MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY

WORLD CAPITALS

Florence • 2019

AT-A-GLANCE ITINERARY

MONDAY, June 10th

Arrival
Check in at Hotel Lungarno and rest up from your journey!

Afternoon
Meet in the lobby at 3:15pm for the best view of the Ponte Vecchio before we make our way to the Cappella dei Brancacci to admire the works of Masolino de Panicale and Filippino Lippi or take a stroll with one of the self-guided walking tours provided in your welcome packet.

The Brancacci Chapel is sometimes called the “Sistine Chapel of the early Renaissance” for its painting cycle, among the most famous and influential of the period. Construction of the chapel was commissioned by Felice Brancacci and begun in 1386

Evening
Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm for cocktails The Fusion Bar located in Hotel Lungarno.
Enjoy dinner on your own with restaurant suggestions provided in your welcome packet.

TUESDAY, June 11th

Morning
Breakfast at Hotel Lungarno. Meet your fellow travelers in the hotel lobby and learn more about our exciting events. Depart hotel by foot or taxi at 9:50am for a private tour of the Duomo and Baptistry. Then walk to Teatro della Pergola for a backstage look with the Company.

Afternoon
After the theater tour, lunch is provided at Corte dei Pazzi (Borgo degli Albizi, 54R, 50122 Firenze )

Evening
Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15pm. Travel together to Teatro della Pergola for the Martha Graham Dance Company Opening Night performance. Curtain is at 8:00pm. 

WEDNESDAY, June 12th

Morning
Breakfast at Hotel Lungarno. Gather in the hotel lobby at 10:00am to depart by taxi for a day of Leonardo. First we will experience a private tour of Verocchio: Master of Leonardo and then take a guided tour highlighting the works of Leonardo da Vinci at the Uffizi.

Afternoon
Enjoy your combination ticket and choose to visit the Boboli Gardens and/or Palazzo Piti. Stroll along the Arno for lunch on your own, suggestions provided in your welcome packet.

Evening
Gather at the Four Seasons Firenze for cocktails in the Cedro Garden before your Michelin feast at Il Palagio.

THURSDAY, June 13th

Morning
Breakfast at Hotel Lungarno. Meet in the hotel lobby for 9:30am departure for a day in the Tuscan countryside.

Afternoon
Indulge in an intimate wine and olive oil tasting while learning about the origins of Tuscan Cuisine. Prepare your own lunch under the direction of our private Tuscan chef.

Evening
Enjoy the streets of Florence with an evening on your own.

FRIDAY, June 14th

Morning
Breakfast at Hotel Lungarno. Meet in the hotel lobby at 10:00am to visit the San Marco Museum, then proceed to the Accademia, home of Michaelangelo’s David and the Prisoners. Continue to the San Lorenzo Market for local artisan goods and foods.

Afternoon
Pick up a light lunch on your own and relax Italian style with a pausa pranzo.

Evening
Meet in the hotel lobby at 5:50pm for group transportation to depart to a Provinica di Firenze private residence TBD. Experience abbodanza farm-to-table Italian cuisine with the Martha Graham Dancers.

SATURDAY, June 15th

Morning
Breakfast at Hotel Lungarno.

Afternoon
Enjoy perusing the hidden artisanal gems of Florence on our guided shopping tour.

Evening
Meet in hotel lobby to leave together for a light supper before the 8:00pm performance of Nozze di Figaro at the Opera di Firenze.

SUNDAY, June 16th

Morning
Spend the morning pursuing your special interest in Florence

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Charley Harris at 212.229.9200 x 14 at charris@marthagraham.org