Academy Hotel Accommodation and Meals:
The Academy offers hotel accommodation to its participants. Students are staying in a three-star hotel in the heart of Cremona in double or triple occupancy rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and air conditioner. Buffet breakfast and lunch are provided. Additional fees apply for single room accommodation. Student Counselors will reside in the Student Hotel and provide assistance to participants (see Admissions Page for more information).
General Accommodation:
The Academy offers accommodation in a four-star hotel in the heart of Cremona to non-active participants, including parents, family members, guests, and participants over 18 years of age at the special Academy rate. The price includes a full buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and an air conditioner in the room (see Admission Page for more information).
Sightseeing and Educational Tours:
The Academy offers its participants and guests special day sightseeing tours. This summer we plan a tour of the Lombardy Region.
We are also planning several Education Tours in Cremona. Participants and guests will have a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Violin Museum of Cremona and explore its wonderful collections of string instruments made by Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati. Participants will be able to visit Consorzio Liutai “Antonio Stradivari” (Consortium of Violin Makers) to be greeted by its members, visit shops of Cremona’s renowned luthiers, learn the secrets of violin and bow making, and play on their instruments.
Travel Arrangements, Airport transportation:
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and transportation. Airport transportation from and to Milan Malpensa Airport is offered by the Academy by a prior arrangement. Additional fee applies. Please note that an adult must accompany participants under age 12. The following schedule of Airport transfers will be scheduled:
Milan Malpensa – Cremona:
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – Arrival Day
Departure approximately at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm
Cremona – Milan Malpensa:
Friday, July 28. 2023 – Departure Day
Departures in the morning
Medical, Travel, and Musical Instrument Insurance
Participants are expected to arrange their own travel and medical insurance. Musical Instrument Insurance (string and wind players) is recommended but is not mandatory. A photocopy of all insurance documents must be presented to the administration of the Academy by May 1, 2023.
Visa requirements
It is the responsibility of the applicant or parents/legal guardian to verify if a visa is required to visit Italy. As the Academy program is not part of the Italian educational system, only a tourist visa would be required. Please visit this link to verify your citizenship requirements: http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
Once the applicant is accepted to the program, the Academy will facilitate the process of obtaining official invitation documents through Italian Representatives. They will be issuing three confirmation letters which must be presented at the Italian Consulate by the participant: Invitation letter, Accommodation Declaration stating the place of participant’s staying for the duration of the Academy, and the Certificate of Residency of the Head of the inviting Italian Organization. The fee of 35 euros ($42) for each invitation is charged by the inviting Italian Organization and is payable at the time of application. The Invitation letter along with other documents will be emailed directly to the participant. Originals of all documents will be mailed directly to the participant’s address. An additional fee applies if special DHL delivery is required (see also Admissions Page)
COVID-19 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
Cremona Academy strictly adheres to all USA, Italian, and EU governments’ recommendations on health and travel. For the 2023 season, Cremona Academy expects all participants, members of the families, and guests to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have proof of vaccination by the time of arrival to Cremona. We will monitor governments’ information and will provide updates on any changes in regulations should they be made.
