Myspecialguest Tours- ITALIAN CASTELS AND MIDDLE AGES TOUR

TOUR PROGRAM

Day 1
Milan day (accommodation for 1 night)
The tour starts from Milan. We will move around the city centre going on through Vittorio Emanuele Gallery and reaching the Scala Opera House. Return to Duomo Square and walk along Via Mercanti, short stop at Mercanti Square, the only medieval square survived in the city, go on along the beautiful Via Dante and reach Sforza Castle for a guided visit.

Day 2
Turin day (accommodation for 1night)
The day after we will move to Turin. Down the centuries, Turin has been a milestone in the European cultural journey, inspiring famous writers to produce some of their most memorable pages. We will discover the regal city Piazza Castello, the heart of the city, and admiring Palazzo dei Duchi del Chiablese, Duomo di San Giovanni and magnificent Palazzo Reale. In the afternoon we will move to Venaria Reale for a brief visit of local Reggia called “Versailles torinese” and built from 1659 to 1675 by the grandiose project of the Duke Carlo Emanuele II that wanted a fixed abode for hunting in order to celebrate through the rituals of hunting the magnificence of the Duke.

Day 3
Ivrea and Fenis day (accommodation for 1 night)
The Fenis Castle is probably the most famous and celebrated castle of the valley. The typical medieval castle of the children imaginary, with numerous and different towers, a double town-walls and characteristics battlements.
In the afternoon we will move to Ivrea where we will visit the local Castle, placed in the historic centre in the upper side of the city, near the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. The impressive fourteenth century structure of the castle testify the primary role it had in the life city as fortress against Savoy enemies and, later, as court residence.
Then we will reach our accommodation near Ivrea.

Day 4
Castels of Piacenza Dukemon (accommodation for 1 night)
We move from Piedmont to Emilia Romagna.
If you love ancient atmospheres, peaceful sites and gourmet cooking, this is the right opportunity for you! The first day and night in Emilia Romagna we will stay in Piacenza.
Castles of Parma and Piacenza Dukemon, with over 300 years of history, preserve ancient personal and noble families epics, fights and betrayals, mysteries and tales. The castles of the dukemon testimony of big ancient domination as Scaligeri, Visconti and Sforza. In these days we will have possibility to visit most of them.

Day 5
Castels of Parma (accommodation for 2 nights)
Changing accommodation to make our experience more interesting, the next 2 nights we will sleep in Prama.
The cultural visit will be combined with special medieval events like “Ricordanze dei Sapori” an wine & gastronomic event where food and local culture are a inseparable couple; the “Fairy-tales’s Park” in Gropparello Castle where children, dressed as knights, discover tracks of elf, fairies, witches passing; evocative banquets in the medieval Taverna and more.

Day 6
Ferrara day trip
From Parma we will reach Ferrara. Ferrara, declared World Heritage by Unesco, is an enchanting city suspended between middle ages and reinassance. The heart of the city is the medieval square where is located the Cathedral, harmonic miscellany of different styles. The Estense Castle was built on XIV century to defend Este Family from disorders and popular revolts. In the XVI, after restoration became official Duke’s House and one of the most beautiful and admired residences of period. Palazzina Marfisa is another luxury residence of Este Family and deserves a visit for the rich collection of fine arts objects and antiques furniture.
In the evening will we return to our accommodation in Parma.

Day 7
Siena Day (accommodation for 2 nights)
We move to Siena , medieval city famous for its Palio. We will discover the charm of one of the most beautiful city in the world plunged in a magnificent landscapes. Siena is a casket of jewels, rich of art and history. It extends through medieval streets and his exquisite masterpieces of the past: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, The Medicea Fortress, San Domenico, the Botanic Garden. We will visit the city, the monuments, strolling in the picturesque streets and tasting a gelato!

Day 8
Castello di Verrazzano day-trip
The second day we will have an excursion to Castello di Verrazzano, where we will spend the whole day.

Day 9
Departure Day
The last day in Siena will end with a breakfast in our hotel. Individual departure, after breakfast.

SICILY & AMALFI	ITALIAN CASTELS AND MIDDLE AGES TOUR PRICE € 1870 PERIOD ALL YEAR LENGTH 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS REGIONS LOMBARDY - PIEDMONT - VALLE D'AOSTA - EMILIA ROMAGNA - TUSCANY CITIES Milan Turin Ivrea Piacenza Parma Siena	Italia…land of ancient castles and middle ages places..…. Intrigues, mysteries, power struggles, armours and precious fabrics, strange recipes and games are the main ingredients in these fascinating journey to inexpugnable fortresses and rooms full of secrets. Tradition and ancient customs …a journey through days of old, far from today’s globalised lifestyle, to discover genuine emotions. Old castles built in these lands keep ancient memories. Noble families, feudatories, leaders and warriors lived in these border lands that witness the bravery to fight enemies and invaders. But also great maecenas that availed by best artists to give magnificence to their residences. Refined courts, sweet and violent love stories, witness family and personal epics, struggles and betrayals. The castles are houses but also defensive ramparts, power centres, administrative and politic headquarters. We will discover the ancient traditions and costumes in a land rich of art and history. Tuffati nel Medioevo!
CINEMA
CINQUE TERRE
DESIGN
FOOD & CITY FESTIVAL
FOOD & WINE
ITALIAN PAINTERS
ITALIAN OPERA
LAKES
LUXURY
MIDDLE AGES
MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
NATURE
PARTY
SHOPPING
SICILY BY BOAT
BEAUTIFUL SICILY
SINGLE
SPORT
GOLF
WELLNESS


italian castle & middle ages tour


ACCOMODATION - Milan (1 Night) - Turin (1 Night) - Ivrea (1 Night) - Piacenza (1 Night) - Parma (2 Night) - Siena (3 Night)	HIGHLIGHTS Visit to some castles of Parma and Piacenza’s Dukemon: Visit of famous fortresses. Discovery traditions and ancient costumes. History and Castle’s Tales.	TRANSPORTATION Fully-guided Tours Private luxury buses,Boats (when necessary)

EVENTS According to the period we can visit some typical medieval recalling events like: Ricordanze dei Sapori Horror night in Bardi Castle Night visit on the ghost track (with live performance) in Bardi King Back From Hunting (medieval banquet) DOC Wine Tasting Siena’s Palio
TOUR PROGRAM Day 1 Milan day (accommodation for 1 night) The tour starts from Milan. We will move around the city centre going on through Vittorio Emanuele Gallery and reaching the Scala Opera House. Return to Duomo Square and walk along Via Mercanti, short stop at Mercanti Square, the only medieval square survived in the city, go on along the beautiful Via Dante and reach Sforza Castle for a guided visit. Day 2 Turin day (accommodation for 1night) The day after we will move to Turin. Down the centuries, Turin has been a milestone in the European cultural journey, inspiring famous writers to produce some of their most memorable pages. We will discover the regal city Piazza Castello, the heart of the city, and admiring Palazzo dei Duchi del Chiablese, Duomo di San Giovanni and magnificent Palazzo Reale. In the afternoon we will move to Venaria Reale for a brief visit of local Reggia called “Versailles torinese” and built from 1659 to 1675 by the grandiose project of the Duke Carlo Emanuele II that wanted a fixed abode for hunting in order to celebrate through the rituals of hunting the magnificence of the Duke. Day 3 Ivrea and Fenis day (accommodation for 1 night) The Fenis Castle is probably the most famous and celebrated castle of the valley. The typical medieval castle of the children imaginary, with numerous and different towers, a double town-walls and characteristics battlements. In the afternoon we will move to Ivrea where we will visit the local Castle, placed in the historic centre in the upper side of the city, near the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. The impressive fourteenth century structure of the castle testify the primary role it had in the life city as fortress against Savoy enemies and, later, as court residence. Then we will reach our accommodation near Ivrea. Day 4 Castels of Piacenza Dukemon (accommodation for 1 night) We move from Piedmont to Emilia Romagna. If you love ancient atmospheres, peaceful sites and gourmet cooking, this is the right opportunity for you! The first day and night in Emilia Romagna we will stay in Piacenza. Castles of Parma and Piacenza Dukemon, with over 300 years of history, preserve ancient personal and noble families epics, fights and betrayals, mysteries and tales. The castles of the dukemon testimony of big ancient domination as Scaligeri, Visconti and Sforza. In these days we will have possibility to visit most of them. Day 5 Castels of Parma (accommodation for 2 nights) Changing accommodation to make our experience more interesting, the next 2 nights we will sleep in Prama. The cultural visit will be combined with special medieval events like “Ricordanze dei Sapori” an wine & gastronomic event where food and local culture are a inseparable couple; the “Fairy-tales’s Park” in Gropparello Castle where children, dressed as knights, discover tracks of elf, fairies, witches passing; evocative banquets in the medieval Taverna and more. Day 6 Ferrara day trip From Parma we will reach Ferrara. Ferrara, declared World Heritage by Unesco, is an enchanting city suspended between middle ages and reinassance. The heart of the city is the medieval square where is located the Cathedral, harmonic miscellany of different styles. The Estense Castle was built on XIV century to defend Este Family from disorders and popular revolts. In the XVI, after restoration became official Duke’s House and one of the most beautiful and admired residences of period. Palazzina Marfisa is another luxury residence of Este Family and deserves a visit for the rich collection of fine arts objects and antiques furniture. In the evening will we return to our accommodation in Parma. Day 7 Siena Day (accommodation for 2 nights) We move to Siena , medieval city famous for its Palio. We will discover the charm of one of the most beautiful city in the world plunged in a magnificent landscapes. Siena is a casket of jewels, rich of art and history. It extends through medieval streets and his exquisite masterpieces of the past: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, The Medicea Fortress, San Domenico, the Botanic Garden. We will visit the city, the monuments, strolling in the picturesque streets and tasting a gelato! Day 8 Castello di Verrazzano day-trip The second day we will have an excursion to Castello di Verrazzano, where we will spend the whole day. Day 9 Departure Day The last day in Siena will end with a breakfast in our hotel. Individual departure, after breakfast.