THEME PACKAGES WELCOME TO THE CASTLE

AN OUTSTANDING ITALIAN LIFE STYLE EXPERIENCE Italy is preparing to host Expo 2015 and to receive the millions of visitors who will come to visit this beautiful country for the first time. The theme of Expo 2015 “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” has been selected to highlight the excellence of Italian food and wine, strongly intertwined with the history and traditions of its various regions. Welcome to the Castle, offers visitors from all over the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in Italian culture: art, history, architecture, landscape, nature, food and wine. Live the experience as a “country gentleman” in an authentic Italian castle, through the testimony of its owners. They will be there as your hosts, guides and fellow diners for the unforgettable experience of a day of classic Italian lifestyle.

Welcome to the Castle offers the possibility to actively partake in the company of the castle and estate owners.

• HISTORICAL DISCOVERY • A ROMANTIC & GOURMET DINNER • NATURE AND A WALKING EXPERIENCE • EXPO BESPOKE EVENTS & LOCATIONS in accordance with the requirements of Companies, Agencies and Tour Operators

CASTLES AND ESTATE AVAILABLE TO VISIT 9

IVREA

27

41

COMO

VARESE

19

LECCO 23

7

MILANO

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28

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20

10

6

25

35

4

PAVIA 1

13

11 12

33

34

37

ASTI 5

29

21

ALESSANDRIA CUNEO

22

38

39

16

32

40

14 18

24

17

TORINO

3

26

36

BERGAMO

42 30

BRESCIA

31

HISTORICAL DISCOVERY A full day excursion to discover the oldest traditions connected with the history of the castles and their surroundings, as told by those who have lived it first hand.

PACKAGE STARTING FROM

€ 150,00 p/p

One Day EXCURSION - 50 PAX MIN

• Welcome from the estate owners • Guided tour of the historic estate • Lunch with local produce and wines • Guided tour of a museum or a significant local monument • A gift of local produce, as a souvenir of the day.

Historical estates near Savoy Residences • Castello di Castellamonte, with an excursion to the Castello di Agliè • Tenuta i Berroni, with an excursion to the Castello di Racconigi • Castello di Villardora, with an excursion to the Palace of the Venaria Reale

A ROMANTIC & GOURMET DINNER A half-day excursion dedicated to the discovery of local produce which can then be tasted at dinner.

PACKAGE STARTING FROM

€ 170,00 p/p

HALF-DAY EXCURSION - 50 PAX MIN • Guided tour with wine tasting at the estates wine cellars or nearby vineyards • A guided tour of the estate with a welcome from the owners • A romantic dinner cooked by an expert chef who will prepare traditional dishes served at the castle • A gift of local produce, as a souvenir of the evening.

Castles available for private visits: • Castello di Gabiano • Castello di Pralormo • Castello di Tagliolo

NATURE AND A WALKING EXPERIENCE A one day excursion dedicated to nature while discovering the grounds of the castle and its landscapes as well as its historic and artistic heritage.

PACKAGE STARTING FROM

€ 160,00 p/p

One Day EXCURSION - 50 PAX MIN

• Energising welcome breakfast • A vigorous walk around the estate led by local guides who will provide participants with maps of the grounds and other material • Picnic prepared with local produce • A guided tour of the castle • A gift of local produce, as a souvenir of the day.

Castles available for private visits: • Castello di Monale • Castello di Montaldeo • Castello di Monticello

BESPOKE EXPO EVENTS & LOCATIONS In addition to the planned excursion packages, tailor-made events and activities for team building can also be organised with: • Truffle hunting • Cookery lessons • Wine testing • Wine blind testing • Treasure hunts in the castle grounds • Shopping tours. These events can be enhanced with: • A lecture on pairing food and wines hosted by a sommelier • A welcome ceremony in traditional costume • Classical music entertainment • Musical performances (with opera singers) • Folklore performances (flag wavers of the Palio di Asti).

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With the patronage of

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