1st day: 10 July 2016, Sunday

MILAN-ASTI AND MONFERRATO-ALBA-SURROUNDINGS

In the morning, departure by private bus from Milan. 

Arrival in Asti Town, in the plain of the Tanaro River, 150 km far from Milan. Asti is deemed to be the modern capital of “Monferrato”, one of the most important wine districts of Italy. It also has a strong literary tradition, including the 18th century Asti-born poet and dramatist Vittorio Alfieri and the Alessandrian Umberto Eco. The Monferrato is cut in two by the river Tanaro. The northern part (the Basso Monferrato, “Low Montferrat”), which lies between that river and the Po, is an area of rolling hills and plains. The southern part (the Alto Monferrato, “High Montferrat”) rises from the banks of the Tanaro into the mountains of the Apennines and the water divide between Piedmont and Liguria.

On 22 June 2014, Montferrat was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Meeting with the English Speaking guide and visit of city centre, with its medieval palaces.

Time at disposal for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit of an historic wine producer, whose estate was founded in the middle of 19 century. 

In 150 years of winemaking, this producer went from producing Moscato and red wine to Spumante Metodo Classico, still white wines, as well as Vermouth, Tonic and Syrups.  The historic cathedral cellars cover more than 5,000 square meters. Wine tasting and arrival, by bus, to the city of Alba (or surroundings).

Dinner and overnight in three stars hotel.

2nd day: 11 July 2016, Monday          

ALBA AND THE LANGHE AND ROERO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the English Speaking guide and departure by bus to discover the Langhe and Roero area.  

“Langhe” is the hilly area between Asti and Cuneo, bounded by Tanaro, Belbo, Bormida Millesimo and Bormida di Spigno rivers. Roero takes its name from the homonymous family, who dominated this territory since the Middle Ages and for centuries. This area is located on the left bank of the river Tanaro and the territory, as well as Langhe in 2014, was declared a “World Heritage” by UNESCO, because of its vineyards and the gentle hills that characterize the landscape.

The most important town is Alba, famous to be also an important confectionery center and considered the “Capital of the Langhe”. Stroll in the city center, characterized by red brick and yellow tuff, among Middle Ages and Baroque age buildings.

Visit to a wine cellar with a stroll in the wineyard. 

Typical Lunch included and tasting of three different wines of the area.

Arrive to Barolo village, and visit to the “Wi.Mu” the Wine Museum”, a stunning area built inside an old castle, conceived by Jean François Confino, one of the most highly regarded museum designers in the world. The museum tour plunges the visitors into the depths of wine culture, into the mysteries and myths of the nectar of Bacchus along a route that descends into the heart of Falletti Castle, from the third floor to the basement.

Dinner not included and overnight.

3rd day, 12 July 2016, Tuesday        

ALBA-RACCONIGI-STUPINIGI- TURIN

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by private bus to Turin.

First Stop in Racconigi Castle. Meeting with the English Speaking guide and visit of the Royal Residence. The origins of the castle date back to the Middle Ages, when the site was a military fortress built by the Marquis of Saluzzo, then conquered by the Savoy family. In later centuries, the residence was expanded and became a beautiful baroque mansion, designed by Guarini, who later joined neoclassical elements.

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Lunch in restaurant.

Together with the guide, the tour continues to Stupingi Hunting Lodge. Entrance and guided visit of the residence, built by the architect Filippo Juvarra for King Victor Amadeus II. Work started in 1729 and was completed so quickly that just two years later, the Royal Lodge held its first hunt. The ingenious design by Juvarra was based on a star shape. A St. Andrew’s cross is formed by four arms starting from the large elliptic central room.

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Arrival in Turin, in 3 stars hotel in the city centre.

Time at disposal for dinner and overnight.

4th day, 13 July, Wednesday  

TURIN

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with English speaking guide and walking tour of the city centre, visiting also the Royal Palace, the most important residence of the Savoy Family. 

The Royal Palace is now included in the “Royal Pole” (five different museums, all connected: The Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury, the Savoy Gallery,the Museum of Antiquary and the Royal Library).

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Since XV Century Turin has been the seat of the Savoy Dynasty, the “Italian Royal Family”.

For this reason, in 1861 Turin became the first Capital of Unified Italy and, nowadays, you can admire wonderful churches, aristocratic palaces, large squares, and straight avenues lined with trees. 

The Residences of the Royal House of Savoy have been named by UNESCO “World Human Patronage” in 1997. These palaces rapresent a comprehensive overview of European monumental architecture in the XVII and XVIII Centuries, using style, dimensions, and space to illustrate in an exceptional way the prevailing doctrine of absolute monarchy in material terms. 

Lunch and dinner not included.

Leisure afternoon.

Overnight in the hotel. 

5th day, 14 July, Thursday

TURIN-VENARIA-MILAN

In the morning, departure by bus to Milan.

First Stop in Venaria Reale village, meeting with the English Speaking guide and visit of the Royal Residence, that, during the XVII century, was the symbol of Savoy power. The monumental building covers an 80.000-square-metre surface, with its multiple extensions, and includes some of the best expressions of European Baroque.  

The Residence, dedicated to Diana, pagan goddess of hunt, is comparable for its structure to the French palace of Versailles, which was built along the lines of the Piedmontese royal residence project. 

Visit of its several rooms and also of the famous “Gallery of Diana”, built by Garove and rebuilt by Juvarra.

Currently the palace also houses temporary exhibitions.

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Time at disposal for lunch in one of the many surrounding restaurants.

Prosecution by bus to Milan and end of services.

PRICE PER PERSON: € 600,00

(minimum: 20 people).

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 2 nights, in bed and breakfast basis, in double room, in three stars hotel in Alba/surroundings.

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

• 1 dinner in restaurant in Alba/surroundings;

• 2 lunches: one typical lunch (three wines included) in a wine estate in the Langhe and one in restaurant in Racconigi;

• wine testing in the Montferrat area;

• bus for the above mentioned itinerary;

• English speaking guide for 3 full days (in Monferrato, in Langhe and Roero, and from Alba to Turin, the third day) and 2 half days (in Turin and in Venaria);

• 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);

• bus the fourth day (during the guided walking visit)

• Entrance tickets for: Wimu, Racconigi Caste and park, Stupingi Huntig Lodge, Turin Royal Palace, Venaria Royal Residence (total amount: € 48,00 roughly to be confirmed)  

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 135,00

(for the whole period, 4 nights)

Any option-not binding rervation- 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:

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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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