Royal Tales: The Women of Savoy, Bela Rosin to Bianca｜Italy

Begin your day with a comfortable minibus transfer from Turin to Borgo Castello, set within the vast La Mandria Natural Park. Learn about Rosa Vercellana, the famous “Bela Rosin,” the beloved companion of King Victor Emmanuel II.

Enjoy a guided experience through intimate atmospheres and natural landscapes, and relive the story of a woman who defied conventions, won the king’s heart, and became the protagonist of one of the most famous love stories of 19th-century Italy.

Explore the elegant bourgeois salons of Borgo Castello (La Mandria Castle) and parts of the surrounding park, where you will discover curiosities, anecdotes, and the more human side of the Savoy monarchy.

Continue with lunch at a traditional Piedmontese restaurant, featuring a regional menu including a starter, a first or second course, water, and coffee.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit to the magnificent Castello di Rivoli, a former Savoy residence overlooking the plains of Turin. Explore its fascinating historic rooms and learn about Bianca of Savoy, a woman of great charm and a key figure in the history of the House of Savoy, marked by political alliances, strategic marriages, and court life.

Between historic halls, panoramic views, and stories of intrigue, passion, and power, this itinerary offers an emotional journey dedicated to the great female protagonists of Savoy history.