Torino
One Week in Torino
For this program we will use a family apartment that is placed at our disposal for the occasion. It is in a residential area of town, with a small private garden. On its back the Alps' view, it is well served by facilities and well connected with downtown.
The apartment has one well equipped bathroom.
Meetings with friends for pleasant moments together are scheduled.
Torino is famous for the elegant atmospheres of its nineteenth-century cafés, where, among crystals and wood furnishings there is the habit to have a coffee, a tea, or a hot chocolate (not recommendable in July) with sweets and also delicious aperitifs.
Modern Art is very much appreciated in Torino and numerous are the events and show-rooms dedicated to it. The decision to visit them can be taken directly during the stay, therefore they are not indicated in the program.
Note: During the summer period it is possible to spend a pleasant day in the fresh of the mountains near Torino, in one of the nice town of the Susa Valley, easily reachable. Or, in the hottest hours, refresh with a nice swim in one of the city's sport clubs with swimming pool.
Day 1: Arrival, settle down at home and welcome dinner
Day 2: Walk in the park near home Torino's city center: Piazza Castello, Royal Palace, Cathedral, Palazzo Madama.
Day 3: The Valentino Park, the Medieval Village, lunch under the trees along the Po river Walk along the nineteenth-century Via Po, the street of porticoes that leads to the feet of the hill and to the Gran Madre Church
Day 4: A half a day excursion out of town. Visit of the Saint Michael Abbey (Sacra di San Michele). An old Benedictine abbey of the tenth century, situated on the Mt Pirchiriano in the Susa Valley. Place of old pilgrimages along the Via Francigena. Umberto Eco was inspired by this place for his book “The Name of the Rose”.
Day 5: Visit of the Egyptian Museum: second only to the Cairo one;or Contemporary Art exhibition. Shopping and not only: fun stroll among the elegant shop windows and browse in the shops downtown
Day 6: The Mole Antonelliana and Cinema Museum
Day 7: Out of town excursion. Superga Basilica or the Complex of Venaria (Reggia di Venaria) .
Day 8: Breakfast and departure
Note: changes in the program can be agreed upon
Prices without lessons
The program includes Italian conversation, not work on paper.
A one week stay with visits and excursions 1 person: € 900,00
The price includes: A flat rate for the use of the apartment- full board.. It does not include the tickets (transfers, museums and exhibitions, excursions out of town) and the meals eaten out.
Guest's Opinions
Dangira MieliauskaiteEnglish Language Teacher in Lithuania Dear Luisa, I would once again like to tell you that I'm extremely happy to have chosen my homestay in Reggio Emilia with you as a teacher. I have never had any doubts that the best way to learn Italian is to live in Italy, among Italians. |
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Mohamed GsoudaBusinessman, Libya
www.el-wahafood.com It was really a great experience that I had twice and plan to repeat again. Beside the great way of teaching, very kind teacher, fantastic home and friendly atmosphere,it is the best place for not only learning Italian ,but also to feel Italian. |
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Vienna, South Dakota USA Ciao Luisa! I think of you often and remember the wonderful time I had during my stay with you. How are you doing? |
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