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Day
One
Tour
of the historical center of Saluzzo, a lovely Piedmontese town at the foot
of the Po Valley. Stroll through the narrow alleys that lead up towards
the castle amid charming old houses, noble dwellings, monuments and
gardens with panoramic views of unusual beauty, making a stop at the
Cathedral.
Tour
of Casa Cavassa, splendid example of a noble Renaissance home which houses
many works of art. Afterwards, a walk through the Medieval streets,
stopping at the Church of Saint John, fine example of Gothic art and of
the refined culture of its era.
Lunch
in the area.
Tour
of Staffarda Abbey, one of the most impressive monuments in Piedmont.
Built by Cistercian monks on land donated by the first Marquis of
Saluzzo. Part of the material with which it was constructed came from the
nearby mountain Monviso (Ophiolitic stone).
Afterwards,
a visit to a local agricultural enterprise; opportunity for tasting and
purchasing local products.
Characteristic
dinner and overnight stay.
Day
Two
In
the morning, tour of Manta Castle, a late-Gothic jewel, with extremely
well-preserved frescoes,
among the most lovely of European Gothic courts.
Lunch
nearby.
Visit
to a local wine cellar with wine tasting in combination with sampling of
local food.
Characteristic
dinner.
Evening
of Occitan dancing.
Overnight
stay.
Day Three
After
breakfast departure for Crissolo; 20-minute walk to reach the Sanctuary of
San Chiaffredo, in Gothic style, dedicated to the saint reputed to have
evangelized the valley. Beautiful panoramic view of Monviso and the
Saluzzo plains.
Continue
on to
Balma Boves, located at 652 meters above sea level on the slopes of
Mount Bracco. This is an unusual farmhouse, very well preserved, and
sheltered by an overhanging cliff.
Characteristic
lunch in the area.
In
the afternoon a visit to the town center of Revello and then on to the
Nature Museum of the Po River, where you can admire the dioramas (life-size
reconstructions of animals in their natural settings) representing the
principal ecosystems found in the Park, from the Alpine meadow-lands to
the hills, from the river to the plains.
PRICE
PER PERSON : FROM €
275,00 double occupancy
(Price
based on a group of 30 participants)
Surcharge
for single room: € 50,00
The
price includes:
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3
lunches at a farmhouse, “trattoria” or restaurant in the area,
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2
dinners at a farmhouse, “trattoria” or restaurant in the area,
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2
overnight stays, double occupancy, at a farmhouse or a three-star hotel,
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visit
to a local agricultural enterprise with sampling menu
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Certified
guide.
The
price does not include:
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transport,
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entrance
fees at sites,
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anything
else not specified in “The price includes”.
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TRAVEL
INFORMATION
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The
itineraries vary in length and routes in order to satisfy different
time and budget parameters.
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Possibility
of furnishing trip packets for individuals
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Possibility
of providing trip proposals for school outings with specific
educational goals
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Possibility
of adding on other destinations in the province of Cuneo (Racconigi,
Alba and the Langhe,
Mondovì, Cuneo,…) as well as destinations in other provinces
(Turin, Ligurian coast, Côte d’Azur in France, etc.)
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