Welcome to the Castle - World Expo Commissioners Club

THEME PACKAGES
WELCOME
TO THE CASTLE
AN OUTSTANDING
ITALIAN LIFE STYLE
EXPERIENCE
Italy is preparing to host Expo 2015 and to receive
the millions of visitors who will come to visit this
beautiful country for the first time. The theme of
Expo 2015 “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”
has been selected to highlight the excellence of
Italian food and wine, strongly intertwined with
the history and traditions of its various regions.
Welcome to the Castle, offers visitors from
all over the world the opportunity to immerse
themselves in Italian culture: art, history,
architecture, landscape, nature, food and wine.
Live the experience as a “country gentleman” in
an authentic Italian castle, through the testimony
of its owners. They will be there as your hosts,
guides and fellow diners for the unforgettable
experience of a day of classic Italian lifestyle.
Welcome to the Castle offers the possibility to actively partake in the company of the castle and estate
owners.
• HISTORICAL DISCOVERY
• A ROMANTIC & GOURMET DINNER
• NATURE AND A WALKING EXPERIENCE
• EXPO BESPOKE EVENTS & LOCATIONS in accordance with the requirements of Companies,
Agencies and Tour Operators
CASTLES AND ESTATE
AVAILABLE TO VISIT
9
IVREA
27
41
COMO
VARESE
19
LECCO
23
7
MILANO
8
28
15
2
20
10
6
25
35
4
PAVIA
1
13
11 12
33
34
37
ASTI
5
29
21
ALESSANDRIA
CUNEO
22
38
39
16
32
40
14
18
24
17
TORINO
3
26
36
BERGAMO
42 30
BRESCIA
31
HISTORICAL DISCOVERY
A full day excursion to discover the oldest traditions connected with the history of the castles and their
surroundings, as told by those who have lived it first hand.
PACKAGE STARTING FROM
€ 150,00 p/p
One Day EXCURSION - 50 PAX MIN
• Welcome from the estate owners
• Guided tour of the historic estate
• Lunch with local produce and wines
• Guided tour of a museum or a significant local
monument
• A gift of local produce, as a souvenir of the day.
Historical estates near Savoy Residences
• Castello di Castellamonte, with an excursion to the Castello di Agliè
• Tenuta i Berroni, with an excursion to the Castello di Racconigi
• Castello di Villardora, with an excursion to the Palace of the Venaria Reale
A ROMANTIC & GOURMET DINNER
A half-day excursion dedicated to the discovery of local produce which can then be tasted at dinner.
PACKAGE STARTING FROM
€ 170,00 p/p
HALF-DAY EXCURSION - 50 PAX MIN
• Guided tour with wine tasting at the estates
wine cellars or nearby vineyards
• A guided tour of the estate with a welcome
from the owners
• A romantic dinner cooked by an expert chef
who will prepare traditional dishes served at
the castle
• A gift of local produce, as a souvenir of the
evening.
Castles available for private visits:
• Castello di Gabiano
• Castello di Pralormo
• Castello di Tagliolo
NATURE AND A WALKING EXPERIENCE
A one day excursion dedicated to nature while discovering the grounds of the castle and its landscapes
as well as its historic and artistic heritage.
PACKAGE STARTING FROM
€ 160,00 p/p
One Day EXCURSION - 50 PAX MIN
• Energising welcome breakfast
• A vigorous walk around the estate led by local
guides who will provide participants with maps
of the grounds and other material
• Picnic prepared with local produce
• A guided tour of the castle
• A gift of local produce, as a souvenir of the day.
Castles available for private visits:
• Castello di Monale
• Castello di Montaldeo
• Castello di Monticello
BESPOKE EXPO EVENTS & LOCATIONS
In addition to the planned excursion packages, tailor-made events and activities for team building can
also be organised with:
• Truffle hunting
• Cookery lessons
• Wine testing
• Wine blind testing
• Treasure hunts in the castle grounds
• Shopping tours.
These events can be enhanced with:
• A lecture on pairing food and wines hosted by a
sommelier
• A welcome ceremony in traditional costume
• Classical music entertainment
• Musical performances (with opera singers)
• Folklore performances
(flag wavers of the Palio di Asti).
In collaboration with:
With the patronage of
Headquarter:
Via Tito Speri, 8 - 20154 - Milan - Italy
T +39 02 87387201 - F + 39 02 87387219
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Offices abroad: Paris, Philadelphia, Shanghai and Beijing
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