Highlights of the stay
- Charles Castronovo Concert at the Rai Auditorium
- Il Trittico - Puccini at the Teatro Regio
- A private guided tour on the theme of your choice
- Your personal M&O assistant at your disposal 24/7
Turin, the fourth largest city in Italy, remains a gem to discover for visitors who often prefer Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples or Milan. Yet the elegant capital of Piedmont is full of historic palaces, impressive buildings and superb squares and gardens. The famous Mole Antonelliana which dominates the city contains the national cinema museum, renowned beyond borders, while the Palazzo del Collegio dei Nobili contains the second largest Egyptian collection in the world, after Cairo.
Turin is also an important musical destination with the Teatro Regio, a temple of opera and numerous halls which host prestigious concerts. This stay is ideal for tasting the artistic and musical richness with, in Puccini year, a superb representation of Il Trittico, the triptych which brings together three short masterpieces (Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi) served by the the incandescent Elena Stikhina and the truculent Roberto Frontali. As a counterpoint, a concert with the delicious tenor Charles Castronovo adds a serious element of charm.
Other highlights of the stay, a beautiful visit will be the opportunity to discover the themes of your choice (the heart of Turin, the collection of Egyptian art and history, the Royal Palace)
. It's up to you...
Program
- Wednesday June 19, 2024: Arrival in Turin
- Thursday June 20, 2024: Visit & Concert Charles Castronovo at the Rai Auditorium
- Friday June 21, 2024: Il Trittico - Puccini at the Teatro Regio
Arrival in Turin
- On arrival, private transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Free time to discover Turin.
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Visit and your evening “ Charles Castronovo Concert“
- Breakfast in your hotel
- In the morning, your guide will offer you a visit on one of the themes of your choice.
- 8:30 p.m., Concert Charles Castronovo at the Rai Auditorium n cat 1
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Your evening “Il Trittico ”
- Breakfast in your hotel
- Free day (optional additional visit)
- 7:30 p.m. performance of Puccini's opera Il Trittico at the Teatro Regio in cat 1
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Departure
- Breakfast in your hotel
- Private transfer from your hotel to the airport according to the departure time of your flight
Program
Direttore d'orchestra
David GiménezInterpreti
Charles CastronovoCoro
Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai
Direttore d'orchestra
Pinchas SteinbergRegista
Tobias KratzerInterpreti
Elena StikhinaRoberto Frontali
Samuele Simoncini
Lucrezia Drei
Matteo Mezzaro
Anna Maria Chiuri
Elena Zilio
Guided Tours
To enhance your stay in the best possible way, you will find the proposed visits below:
- Discover the heart of Turin
- Visit the extraordinary collection of Egyptian art and history
- Visit to the Royal Palace, its gardens, the chapel of the St. Shroud and the royal armory
Discover the heart of Turin
Dedicated to the main monuments, our walking tour will allow you to discover Piazza Castello, which is the true heart of the city, and the main streets of old Turin. During the walk we will see the Cathedral which contains the precious relic of the Holy Shroud, the church of San Lorenzo and the Royal Palace, official residence of the House of Savoy, with its beautiful gardens, the elegant Piazza San Carlo and covered passages beautiful.
At the same time you will discover that Turin is a gourmet city: in the city center there are the boutiques of famous master chocolatiers and splendid historic cafés.
Visit the extraordinary collection of Egyptian art and history
Created in 1824 by King Charles-Felix who acquired the collections of Bernardino Drovetti (consul general of France in Egypt), was the first Egyptian museum to exist and the second after that of Cairo for the importance of its collections.
The museum welcomed the French Egyptologist François Champollion, who, delighted by the beauty of the pieces, affirmed that “the path to Memphis and Thebes passes through Turin”.
Star piece of the collection is the complete funerary furniture from the tomb of the architect Kha and his wife Merit, dated 1400 BC.
duration 3 hours
Visit to the Royal Palace, its gardens, the chapel of the St. Shroud and the royal armory
Symbol of the power of the royal house of Savoy, this group of buildings radiates over the surrounding countryside, starting from the royal palace of Turin. In 1997 the entire Résidences des Savoie circuit was classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
You can choose one or more from the following residences: Royal Palace – Venaria Reale – Palazzo Madama – Stupinigi Hunting Lodge – Queen's Villa.
The visit will continue to discover magnificent squares, sumptuous buildings, some boutiques of famous master chocolatiers and splendid historic cafés.
3 hours
Accommodations
Hotel CHC Torino Castello - 4*
The CHC Torino Castello hotel is located in an old building from the end of the 19th century, in the heart of the city of Turin, a few steps on foot from Piazza Castello and the Egyptian Museum.
The hotel offers 48 rooms, spacious modern air-conditioned and equipped with wifi, mini bar, “rain effect” shower, bathtub or shower
46-inch Smart TV with cable channels
400 meters from the opera
Tarifs
Double Room (shared hotel room occupancy)
1.147 € / pers.Single room (single hotel room occupancy)
1.524 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Grand hotel Sitea - 5*
Dating from 1925, this chic hotel is located in the heart of Turin's Risorgimento, just behind the central streets of Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo, a short walk from Piazza Castello.
The hotel offers 120 rooms elegantly furnished to recall the atmosphere of the early 20th century.
There's a relaxed lounge bar and a refined restaurant with views of the interior garden. It also has a gym, a shared lounge.
850 meters from the Opera
Tarifs
Deluxe Double Room (shared hotel room occupancy)
1.122 € / pers.Single room (single hotel room occupancy)
1.663 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
NH Collection Piazza Carlina -4*
Housed in a 17th-century building, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Egyptological Museum.
The 160 modern and elegant rooms feature hardwood floors and locally crafted furniture. Room service is provided.
There's a bright restaurant serving Italian and international cuisine, a bar with outdoor tables, a gym with city views, and 2 rooftop terraces.
850 meters from the Teatro Regio
Tarifs
Double Room (shared hotel room occupancy)
1.182 € / pers.Single room (single hotel room occupancy)
1.945 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Personal Travel Assistant
- Entries in the sites
- Transfers
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Excursions
The price does not include
- Assistance
- Flights
- Drinks and Meals
Practical information
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