DAY 1

Morning  9.00 am – 1.30 pm

• “Benvenuti in Italia!” – Greetings and presentation of the school and typical Welcome Aperitivo Italiano.

• Walking tour of the historical centre of Turin, which will start in Piazza Castello, then move to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud and to the Teatro Carignano. Last stop, the Mole Antonelliana, now house of the National Museum of Cinema, with its 360 degrees city view.

Lunch 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Take a “Flash Italian Lesson” during lunch at the Catherine Barbaroux, which holds great menus and wines from the close by Barolo Design, then move to the Royal Palace CAFÉ for an authentic coffee.

Afternoon 2.30 pm – 7.00 pm

• Last stop of the tour will be the Teatro Regio, with a strictly private visit to discover his behind the scenes.

• End of our tour will be a wine tasting with top quality Piedmont wines in a historical Turin Bistrot.

DAY 1

Morning Bus sightseeing and walking tour in the city centre.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Piedmont Restaurant.

Afternoon Visit to the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace).

DAY 2

Morning Visit to the Egyptian Museum (the second most important Egyptian Museum in the world).

Afternoon Hot-air balloon to admire the city from a privileged point of view then visit to the underground city of Pietro Micca.

Dinner Visit to the famous Mole Antonelliana and the National Museum of Cinema at its top.

DAY 3

Morning Visit to the Basilica of Superga with a small train rail called “La Dentera” which from the city centre rises the Turin hills until the entrance of the Basilica.

Afternoon Visit to the Basilica of Superga with a small train rail called “La Dentera” which from the city centre rises the Turin hills until the entrance of the Basilica.

Dinner Typical Italian “Trattoria”. Return to the city centre with an Italian lesson on the run.

TURIN – the first Italian capital city in 1861 and home of the House of Savoy. A city rich in culture and history, where the Baroque of the great Savoy residences is perfectly blended with the Renaissance architecture.

Moreover, thanks to our language classes you will end your holiday speaking the beautiful language of Dante!

Here is how we have structured the week for you. All activities are thought to be suitable for all preferences and to give everyone our perspective on Italian tradition and language learning.

DAY 1

Morning Bus sightseeing and walking tour in the city centre.   Lunch Lunch in a typical Piedmont Restaurant.   Afternoon Visit to the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace).

DAY 2

Morning Visit to the famous Mole Antonelliana and the National Museum of Cinema at its top.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Piedmont Restaurant.

Afternoon Hot-air balloon to admire the city from a privileged point of view.

DAY 3

Morning Visit to the Egyptian Museum (the second most important Egyptian Museum in the world).

Lunch Visit to the Basilica of Superga with a small train rail called “La Dentera” which from the city centre rises the Turin hills until the entrance of the Basilica.

Afternoon Typical Piedmont Restaurant with an Italian lesson focused mainly on Italian dishes, wine and food.

DAY 4

Morning Moving to Milan to visit the worldwide famous Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and La Scala Theatre.

Afternoon Visit to Castello Sforzesco and Brera Art Gallery.

Dinner The perfect aperitivo in the Navigli Area. Return to Turin in the evening.

DAY 5

Morning Visit to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud and to the Teatro Carignano.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Piedmont Restaurant.

Afternoon Visit to the Palatine Gate and to the underground city of Pietro Micca. Spare time for shopping.

DAY 6

Morning Bus sightseeing to the “Langhe” hills and visit to the Barbaresco wine cellars.

Lunch Lunch at the cellar with wine tasting.

Afternoon Barbaresco wine tasting and Italian class focused on the wine production field. Return to Turin in the evening.

DAY 7

Morning Cultural tour to admire the majestic Palace of Venaria with its amazing gardens similar to the Palace of Versailles.

Lunch Typical Italian “Trattoria” near Venaria.

Afternoon Relax on your own and “passeggiata” in the city centre. Follows a goodbye Italian dinner to celebrate your week of Lingua e Cultura Italiana!