{"id":8174,"date":"2026-03-03T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icworld.it\/?page_id=8174"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:26:28","slug":"medieval-asti-monferrato-and-its-palio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.icworld.it\/en\/medieval-asti-monferrato-and-its-palio\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIEVAL ASTI MONFERRATO AND ITS PALIO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n
8:30 AM – Departure from Turin<\/h5>\n

Arrival in Vezzolano for a guided tour.<\/p>\n

One of the historic gems of Piedmont, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Vezzolano welcomes visitors with its architectural balance and the delicacy of its medieval frescoes.<\/p>\n

The cloister, the carved rood screen, and the intimate atmosphere make this visit a rare and evocative experience.<\/p>\n

11:30 AM – Transfer to Valmera<\/h5>\n

Transfer to Valmanera for lunch at a farmhouse, nestled in the quiet of the Asti countryside.<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – Transfer to Asti<\/h5>\n

Transfer to Asti for the Palio, where the city comes alive and you can watch the historical parade at 2:00 PM.<\/p>\n

An impressive procession, consisting of hundreds of participants in period costume, passes through the city center, evoking medieval life in Asti. A living tale of solemn gestures, precious costumes, and centuries-old traditions.<\/p>\n

4:30 PM – Palio Trials<\/h5>\n

At the racecourse, you can watch the official trials of the horses and jockeys. A moment filled with tension and ritual, a foretaste of Italy’s oldest competition.<\/p>\n

Free time in the city for a leisurely stroll among medieval towers, elegant squares, and architectural highlights that tell the story of Asti’s noble history.<\/p>\n

6:00 PM – Departure for the return journey to Turin<\/h5>\n

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Individual participation fee of \u20ac85.00 (minimum 40 paying guests) includes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Transportation by GT coach.<\/li>\n
  • Guided tour of Vezzolano and introduction to the Palio.<\/li>\n
  • Traditional three-course lunch at a farmhouse. Water, wine, and coffee included.<\/li>\n
  • Escorted guide and assistance.<\/li>\n
  • Medical insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Program 8:30 AM – Departure from Turin Arrival in Vezzolano for a guided tour. One of the historic gems of Piedmont, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Vezzolano welcomes visitors with its architectural balance and the delicacy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8174","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t