TURIN

TOUR : "Venaria and Residenze Sabaude"

 


A journey in downtown and around Turin, visiting the Egyptian Museum and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, located inside the symbol of the city: the Mole Antonelliana; also visit the Royal Residences which made Turin become one of the capital of baroque style, it is sufficient to raise the eyes to admire the masterpieces of the great artists and architects of the time Guarino Guarini, Filippo Juvarra, Ascanio Vitozzi who worked for the Savoy dynasty, celebrating their splendors with original, elegant and opulent works; the Sacra di San Michele which, from its altitude of almost 1,000 meters, dominates the entry to the Susa Valley.

Day 1 : Arrive – Turin City Tour
Visit : Palazzo Carignano, Cathedral and Church of S. Lorenzo, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Reale, Mole Antonelliana, National Museum of Cinema

Arrive in the morning and accommodation in hotel. Tour begins with the visit of the old town. During the morning there will be the visit of Palazzo Carignano from the outside, then the visit of the Cathedral and the Church of S. Lorenzo. In the end of the morning guided tour of Palazzo Madama.
Free lunch, in the afternoon guided tour of Palazzo Reale, then proceed to Museo Nazionale del Cinema, located inside the symbol of the city: the Mole Antonelliana. In the evening dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 2 : Turin City Tour
Visit : Superga, Park of Valentino, Egyptian Museum, Galleria Sabauda, Chiesa della Consolata

After breakfast departure for the visit of Basilica di Superga, from the square near the basilica there is a fantastic view of the city. Proceed for a walk in Park of Valentino, in which there is the possibility to admire from the outside the sixteenth century Castle, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997.
Free lunch, in the afternoon guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, Galleria Sabauda and of the Chiesa della Consolata. In the evening dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3 : Turin – Venaria Reale – Agliè – Turin
After breakfast transfer to Venaria Reale to visit the fantastic Sabauda royal palace. The Duke of Savoy Carlo Emanuele I wanted to build it as an hunting centre, the first project was made by the architect Amedeo di Castellamonte, then Filippo Juvarra and Benedetto Alfieri continued the work. The Reggia is one of the most important Sabauda royal palace, in fact the Royal Palace of Versailles is inspired from it. The inside is very rich of paintings and trimmings which represent hunting time.
Free lunch, in the afternoon transfer to Agliè for the guided tour of Castle Ducale.
Return in Turin and in the evening dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 4 : Turin – Sacra di San Michele – Rivoli - Turin
After breakfast guided tour of the Sacra di San Michele. The “Sacra” is a spectacular building which covers the rocky peak of Monte Pirchiriano. The Sacra is one of the most important Benedectine Monastery in Europe.
Free lunch, in the afternoon transfer to Rivoli, located very close to Turin, visit of Museum of Contemporary Art inside the Castle of Rivoli. In the evening dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 5 : Turin – Racconigi – Moncalieri – Departure
After breakfast transfer to Racconigi situated at the south of the city. Arrive and  guided tour of the castle.
Free lunch, in the afternoon visit the Caste of Moncalieri, then transfer to the city of Turin and end of our services.

Price : on request

Price includes:
Meet and assist (only for groups)
4 nights in hotel, in double room
Lunches
Dinners in local restaurants
Entries to the sites wrote in the program
Insurance

Price excludes:
Tips
Everything not mentioned in “cost includes”

Supplements:
Single room, on request

 

 

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