Mountains and hills: Aosta, Susa and Turin

1st day: 10 July 2016, Sunday    

MILAN-AOSTA

In the morning, departure by private bus from Milan. 

Arrival in Aosta Town, the principal city of Aosta Valley, a bilingual region in the Italian Alps, 110 km north-northwest of Turin and 190 km far from Milan. 

Meeting with the English Speaking guide and (if open) visit of the archelogical site in Saint-Martin-de-Corléans,  a “megalithical area”  that gives a brief definition to what was found in Aosta: a large sanctuary in open air along the river dating back to the third millennium BC and marked by aligned historiated statues-steles and grandiose funerary monuments mostly built with large stones.

Time at disposal for lunch. 

In the afternoon, guided visit of Aosta city centre. The town is rich in monuments from pre-historical, Roman, medieval and later times. The visit includes the “Praetoria” Gate, one of the few examples from Roman times still perfectly intact, the Theatre; the forum Cryptoporticus, the perimeter of the boundary walls almost completely intact; a well-preserved extra muros villa; and the magnificent Augustus’ Arch.

Entrance to the “Archeological Museum”. The museum takes you on a chronological journey, opening with Assyrian tablets collected by Canon Boson. It also features anthropomorphic statues found in Saint-Martin-de-Corléans; and a reconstructed funeral bed, burial rituals and offerings based on processed bones found in an incineration tomb. The building also hosts the “Pautasso” numismatic collection, displaying money from the Greek era to the Savoy period.

Dinner at restaurant and overnight in 3 stars hotel.

2nd day: 11 July 2016, Monday          

AOSTA-FENILS-ISSOGNE-TURIN 

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Meeting with English speaking guide and departure by bus to Turin, visiting two castles.

First stop in Fénis Castle, one of the most famous castles in the region for its architecture and its many towers and battlemented walls.

Second stop in Issogne Castle, located on the right bank of the Dora Baltea at the centre of the inhabited area of Issogne. As a seigniorial residence of the Renaissance, the complex is most noteworthy for its fountain in the form of pomegranate tree and its highly decorated portico, a rare example of medieval Alpine painting, with its frescoed cycle of scenes of daily life from the late Middle Ages.

Lunch in restaurant.

Arrival in Turin in the afternoon.

Time at disposal for dinner. 

Overnight in 3 stars hotel in the city centre.

3rd day, 12 July 2016, Tuesday        

TURIN AND ITS HILLS

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Meeting with English speaking guide and departure by bus to discover the hills of Turin.

Arrival at the “Basilica of Superga”, a big church in at the top of the hill of Superga, near Turin. 

The church was built by the architect Filippo Juvarra from 1717 to 1731 and represents the Savoy power after the Spanish Succesion war.

Visit of the Royal Crypt of Superga, the burial place of the Savoy family.

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The tour continues to Villa della Regina, a baroque jewel surrounded by Italian gardens, model for the homes of the aristocracy. Wine tasting and visit of the vineyard.

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Arrival in Turin city centre and time for lunch.

In the afternoon guided walking visit of Turin, discovering its baroque palaces and beautiful squares.

Dinner not included and  overnight in the hotel.

4th day, 13 July, Wednesday  

TURIN AND THE SUSA VALLEY

Breakfast in hotel. 

Departure by private car and English speaking guide for a full day excursion to the Susa Valley, which mountains have been the competition place of the Winter Olympic Games during February 2006. 

During the transfer, visit to the “Rivoli Contemporary Art Museum”, that stands on the remains of an ancient medieval castle that Emanuele Filiberto had taken over to adapt into a residence for the House of Savoy. Nowadays the palace has a great collection of the most famous international artists. 

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Arrive in Susa village, and lunch in restaurant.

Walking visit of the centre. During the Ancient Times, Susa was really important and  today is rich in Roman remains, among which is the Roman arch, celebrating the alliance between the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus and Cozio, king of the Celts.

The tour continues to the  “Sacra San Michele”, one of the most important religious centre in Europe. 

Entrance and guided visit to the ancient abbey, wedged in rock. Walking on the Scalone dei Morti (a big stair made of rocks) you will admire the Romanic masterpieces such as The “Porta dello Zodiaco”  (“The Zodiacal Gate”).

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Return to Turin.

Dinner not inclued and overnight in the hotel.

5th day, 14 July, Thursday

TURIN-MILAN

Breakfast in hotel and transfer by private bus to Milan.

Arrival in the town in the late morning and end of services.

PRICE PER PERSON: € 530,00

(minimum: 20 people).

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 1 night, in bed and breakfast basis, in double room, in three stars hotel in Aosta;

• 3 nights, in bed and breakfast basis, in double room, in three stars hotel in Turin City centre;

• 2 lunches (one in Fenis, one in Susa);

• 1 wine tasting at Villa della Regina;

• bus for the above mentioned itinerary (4 full days and 1 transfer Turin-Milan, the last day);

• English speaking guide (2 full days in Aosta and surroundings, 1 full day in Turin, one full day in the Susa Valley);

• Basic Medical and Luggage Travel Insurance for Foreigners;

• V.A.T. services and taxes;

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• City tax to be paid directly at the hotel (€ 2,80 per person per night, to be confirmed);

• Entrance tickets for: Aosta Archeological Area and Museum, Issogne and Fenis Castles, Saint Micheal Abbey, Rivoli Art Contemporary Museum, Royal Crypt of Superga, Royal Palace of Turin (total amount: € 47,00 roughly to be confirmed)  

• Tips, personal expenses and all that is not mentioned at the item  “the price includes”.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 150,00

(for the whole period)

Any option-not binding reservation- has been taken with our providers. Rates quoted in Euro are based on present cost conditions (26/04/2016). 

We reserve the right to alter prices if major increases occur during the course of the year beyond the control of the company, or if the minimum number of people requested is not be reached.

All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current percentage according to service and is subject to revision if VAT rates rise.

Payment: 30% deposit when the trip is confirmed; settlement 10 days prior to arrival.

Money transfer to:

1) Vendor Name : PROMOTUR SRL

2) Vendor Address : PIAZZA PITAGORA, 9 – 10137 TORINO (ITALY)

3) Bank Name: (Required) : BANCA NAZIONALE DEL LAVORO

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(SWIFT) BIC: BNLIITRR

Cancellation Penalties:

-25% of the total amount for cancellations received up to 40 days before arrival;

– 40% of the total amount for cancellations received up to 30 days before the clients arrival

-50% of the total amount for cancellations received up to 11 days before arrival

-75% of the total amount for cancellations received up to 3 days before arrival;

-100% of the total amount for cancellations received 3 days and less before arrival

We would like to remind you that, for the combination, no refund will be provided in the case of late/ early arrival or no show.

The day counting before the clients arrival will be made excluding holidays and day before holidays.

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Promotur Viaggi S.r.l.
Eugenio Buffa di Perrero
incentive@promoturviaggi.it
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