I am delighted to invite you to Torino, my hometown, a true hidden gem off the beaten path, in the northwestern region of Piemonte, Italy.
Torino has been described as Italy’s most elegant city, with its Baroque and Art Deco architecture, featuring a fascinating historic center with grand squares, cobbled streets, and art nouveau cafes. For centuries, Torino was the seat of the royal Savoy family and from 1861 to 1865 it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
A vibrant and elegant city, seat of a prestigious University founded in 1404, Torino has a unique legacy that blends dedication for creativity and innovation, a strong literary and visual art tradition and a passion for good food and wine, as shown by the innumerable bars, restaurants and bookstores present throughout the city.
Torino offers a unique blend of history, art, culture and fantastic culinary and wine experiences. With its proximity to UNESCO World heritage sites of Langhe and Monferrato — that we will visit — along with the lesser known but equally spectacular area of Vercellese, Torino is a fantastic destination for a memorable vacation.
I am looking forward to accompanying you on this trip and show you everything I know of this city and region that I love and still call home.
Astrid Garino, MD
President, The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St.Paul
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DATES: October 4 to October 18, 2025
Our package includes:
- Accomodation in a 4-star boutique hotel in historic downtown Torino (14 nights), breakfast included
- Italian language lessons, 15hr/week at an accredited language school
- Two extra 1.5hr conversation classes
- All day excursion in the Langhe, with private bus and guide
- All day excursion in the Vercellese and Monferrato, with private bus and guide
- Guided visits to select museums, royal residences and castles
- Excursion to the ancient Abbey Sacra di San Michele
- Wine tastings
- Aperitivi, lunches and dinners as described in the program (7)
- Cooking class with professional chef
For a detailed description of the program click HERE
RATES
| DOUBLE occupancy |
SINGLE occupancy |
| $4,750 |
$5,450
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Registration fee: $500 (non refundable)
First half of the balance due by March 15, 2025
Balance due by June 15, 2025
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A detailed presentation of the program will be offered in person on
Sunday , January 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
at the Italian Cultural Center
To register to the free presentation click HERE
