Turin is a city in constant evolution: from Augusta Taurinorum (27 a.C.) to the capital of the Savoy Dukedom, (1563) until becoming Italy’s first capital (1861), the queen of the automobile industry (1899) and the star of the 2006 Winter Olympics. A city that is just waiting to be discovered in all of its many aspects: filled with historic evidence, acclaimed museums, works of contemporary art en plein air, cultural events, with its characteristic arcades, renowned historical meeting places, spacious parks and magic places.

The arrival of the group from Milan is scheduled at 9.30 to meet the guide and start the visit of the Egyptian Museum: the only museum other than the Cairo Museum dedicated solely to Egyptian art and culture. Many international scholars, since the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs Jean-François Champollion, who came to Turin in 1824, spend much time pouring over the collections. It was Champollion who famously wrote “The road to Memphis and Thebes passes through Turin”.

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Afterwards, the groups heads to the Royal Museums on foot and enjoys a light lunch at the cafeteria of the Museum, offered by the City of Turin. The visit of the wide complex of the Royal Museums (Royal Palace, Sabauda Gallery / Royal Armory and Museum of di Antiquities) will take all the afternoon.

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The end of the visit is in the central piazza Castello where participants can enjoy some free time before leaving for Milan at 6 pm approximately.

DETAILS

Departure: 08:00 from MiCo

Return: 20:00 at MiCo

Transfer, light lunch, guided visits are offered by the City of Turin.