Departure from the hotel in Milan. Entry at the Fortress of Gavi, one of the biggest defensive castles in the north of Italy. Guided tour of a producer of wine with final tasting. Guided tour of the cathedral of Canelli, old underground wine cellar with tasting. Accommodation in a resort in the heart of Monferrato (Monferrato Resort**** or similar);
Itinerary
An amazing private tour among the UNESCO heritage hilly area of Monferrato, Langhe and Roero. Land of great wines such as Barbera, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo and Barolo, wonderful landscapes, small villages and excellent food that includes truffle, sausages and recipes which make part of the highest peak of the Italian cuisine.
Tour program
MILAN – FORTRESS OF GAVI – CASTEL BOGLIONE – CANELLI - RESORT IN CERESETO
Start point
Milano, Milan, Italy
09:00 - 09:30
CERESETO - CASALE – THE TRUFFLE - CERESETO
Guided tour of a factory producer of the grappa Magnoberta in Casale. Excursion in the heart of Monferrato to enjoy the experience of the professional research of truffles. Return to the al resort in the Monferrato.
CERESETO – BERGOLO – BAROLO – VERDUNO - CANALE
Visia of Bergolo, the village of stone with its antique buildings and the modern graffitis. Guided tour of a factory producer of Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Barolo with final tasting. Visit of the village of Verduno, producer of the red wine Palaverga with a tasty of pepper. Accommodation in a resort with spa in the heart of Roero (Spa Roero Relax Resort**** or similar).
CANALE – POLLENZO – BRA - DOGLIANI – CANALE
Visit of the royal palace of Pollenzo, nowadays the first university of wine and food in the world. Lunch in a restaurant to taste the Langhe wines and the famuous sausages of Bra (Festival of sausages in December), world capital of slow food. Visit of Dogliani, the village of the red wine Dolcetto and the cisrà, a soup of entrails and chickpeas (first week of November, Festival of All Saints). Return to the resort.
CANALE – MONTA’ - PRALORMO – MILAN
Visit of Montà, the heart of Roero, among vineyards and hazelnut trees. Visit of the castle of Pralormo (in April Fest of Tulips). Return to Milan.
End point
Milano, Milan, Italy
17:30 - 18:00
Tour Details
accommodation
•n. 2 overnights with breakfast in a resort in the core of Monferrato;
•n. 2 overnights with breakfast in a resort in the core of Roero;
guide
•English speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)
•Guided tour of the Fortress of Gavi (with translation into English);
•Guided tour of the cathedral of Canelli, old underground wine cellar with tasting;
•Guided tour of a factory of grappa with tasting;
•Guided tour of the Castle of Pralormo (with translation into English);
meals
•Lunch experience in a restaurant in Bra to taste the symbol of the local cuisine: the sausage with drinks included;
n. 4 breakfast at the hotel
others
•Visit of a cellar that produces Monferrato wines with tasting;
•Special experience: searching truffles with a professional man and his dogs;
•Visita of a producer of local wines in the Langhe with tasting;
food and beverages not specified above – entrances not specified above – porterage – tips – city tax at the hotels - extras and whatever not specified in RATES INCLUDE
transport
•Bus/ Van at disposal for the mentioned itinerary
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Currency
Euro
Italy
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