Day 1 - Arrival

Upon your arrival at the airport you will be greeted by your English speaking assistant and you will be driven by a private car from Turin airport to the city center.After check in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and to start visiting the beautiful city of Turin.

Day 2 - Turin City Tour

After breakfast, your English speaking guide will take you on a tour of historical Turin. You will walk through the most beautiful parts of the city: Piazza Castello, the Baroque Palazzo Madama and the Royal Palace, and visit the Duomo of Turin and the Chapel of the "Sacra Sindone". You will be impressed by the elegance of Piazza San Carlo, where there are the equestrian monuments of Emanuele Filiberto and some of the most important ancient bars and shops of Turin. Take the panoramic elevator of the Mole Antoneliana and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Finish your walking tour at the Piazza Carignano, where there is one of the most beautiful and ancient theaters.Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Turin on your own and overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 - Turin to Oviglio via Asti

Depart with your private driver to Oviglio, in the Monferrato area.On the way you will stop in Asti where together with your local guide you will discover medieval towers, churches, baroque buildings and old squares during your walking tour. Visit the collegiate church of San Secondo or the gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria; have a walk along Corso Alfieri, the main street, where you may also stop and visit the Crypt of Sant'Anastasio (collection of some Roman ruins, an VIII-X century graveyard area, Romanesque capitels, etc.). On Wednesdays and Saturdays you can enjoy the lively weekly market. After lunch continue to Oviglio and check into your next accomodation.

Day 4 - Acqui Terme and Ovada

After breakfast with your English speaking guide and driver you will explore the south eastern part of Piedmont, Acqui Terme and Ovada.Located on the wine trails of southern Piedmont, Acqui Terme dates back to the time of ancient Romans who regarded its waters as among the best in the whole Empire. Together with a local guide you will visit the historic town centre. In the afternoon, you will continue to the town of Ovada, a quiet town appreciably from the naturalistic point of view to the amenity of the hills and woods. aThe historical center is characterized by ancient churches and Genoa Style buidings dating back to 700. During you tour you will have the oportunity to visit one of the wineries of the area famous for the "Gavi" withe wine and enjoy a wine tasting.You will be transferred back to your accommodations in the evening.

Day 5 - Arrivederci Italia

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your departing flight.

Accommodations

Turin NH Santo Stefano (or similar)

Asti Castello di Oviglio (or similar )

Sightseeing

Private half day guided walking tour Turin

Guided tour of Asti

Full day excursion to Acqui Terme and Ovada

Transfers

Arrival transfer from Turin airport to the hotel in the city center with English speaking assistant

Turin to Oviglio private transfer via Asti with driver

Departure transfer from Oviglio hotel to Turin airport with driver

Meals

Breakfast at hotels daily

Wine tasting on the Monferrato area

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number daily

Does not include

Airfare

Travel Insurance (highly recommended) Link to Insurance page

Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.