Mon 28th May to Sat 2nd June, 2012
5 nights/6 days
Package includes shuttle service to and from Milan, accommodation with Piemontese breakfast, day tours to historic villages and Alba, wine tastings, cooking class, and a daily main meal including a specially tailored degustation meal at a 2 Michelin star restaurant.
Itinerary: (Please note it may be subject to minor changes)
Day 1: Shuttle from Milan to La Morra from bustling city to rich and fertile orchards and vineyards. Wine tasting followed by dinner in one of my favourite ristorantes in a neighbouring village.
Day 2: Day tour exploring historic villages, castles, breathtaking views and the famous town of Barolo. Dinner in a restaurant in La Morra.
Day 3: Winery visit followed by a hands-on cooking class held by a renowned chef set in his restaurant where we dine with panoramic views. Free afternoon/ evening - Art classes available.
Day 4: A visit to Alba markets is followed by a wine tasting and lunch at Pelissero Winery in Treiso. A stunning drive back to La Morra through vineyards. Free evening.
Day 5: Free day of leisure. You may wish to paint, scooter, hike, explore Alba with its grand promenade of designer shops, galleries, cathedral and museums or just sit in a café with gelato, espresso and a good book. Farewell dinner in a Michelin star restaurant at sunset overlooking spectacular views.
Day 6: Return shuttle to Milan. (Or make your own alternate travel arrangements to Turin, Genova and Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, Venice……)
Did I mention cherry season..?! Mmm ...fresh cherries dipped in hazelnut yoghurt….
Cost of package (Land content only):
$2,590 per person (own room)
$2,360 per person (share double/twin room)
$2,150 per person (share triple room)
Please contact Mara for more information.
5 nights/6 days
Package includes shuttle service to and from Milan, accommodation with Piemontese breakfast, day tours to historic villages and Alba, wine tastings, cooking class, and a daily main meal including a specially tailored degustation meal at a 2 Michelin star restaurant.
Itinerary: (Please note it may be subject to minor changes)
Day 1: Shuttle from Milan to La Morra from bustling city to rich and fertile orchards and vineyards. Wine tasting followed by dinner in one of my favourite ristorantes in a neighbouring village.
Day 2: Day tour exploring historic villages, castles, breathtaking views and the famous town of Barolo. Dinner in a restaurant in La Morra.
Day 3: Winery visit followed by a hands-on cooking class held by a renowned chef set in his restaurant where we dine with panoramic views. Free afternoon/ evening - Art classes available.
Day 4: A visit to Alba markets is followed by a wine tasting and lunch at Pelissero Winery in Treiso. A stunning drive back to La Morra through vineyards. Free evening.
Day 5: Free day of leisure. You may wish to paint, scooter, hike, explore Alba with its grand promenade of designer shops, galleries, cathedral and museums or just sit in a café with gelato, espresso and a good book. Farewell dinner in a Michelin star restaurant at sunset overlooking spectacular views.
Day 6: Return shuttle to Milan. (Or make your own alternate travel arrangements to Turin, Genova and Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, Venice……)
Did I mention cherry season..?! Mmm ...fresh cherries dipped in hazelnut yoghurt….
Cost of package (Land content only):
$2,590 per person (own room)
$2,360 per person (share double/twin room)
$2,150 per person (share triple room)
Please contact Mara for more information.
Piemonte in Autumn Tour
Mon 8th to Mon 15th October 2012 (7 nights/8 days)
Tour includes shuttle service to and from Milan, accommodation with Piemontese breakfast, day tours to historic villages as well as Alba and Turin (capital of Piemonte), wine tastings, truffle hunt, cooking class, and a daily main meal including a degustation meal at a 2 Michelin star restaurant.
Itinerary: (Please note it is subject to minor changes)
Day 1: Shuttle from Milan to La Morra from bustling city to rich and fertile orchards and vineyards. Wine tasting followed by dinner in one of my favourite ristorantes in a neighbouring village.
Day 2: Day tour exploring historic villages, castles, breathtaking views and the famous town of Barolo. Dinner in a restaurant in La Morra.
Day 3: Winery visit followed by a hands-on cooking class held by a renowned chef set in his restaurant where we dine with panoramic views. Free afternoon/ evening - Art classes available.
Day 4: A visit to Alba markets is followed by a wine tasting and lunch at Pelissero Winery in Treiso. A stunning drive back to La Morra through vineyards. Free evening.
Day 5: Free day of leisure. You may wish to paint, scooter, hike, explore Alba with its grand promenade of designer shops, galleries, cathedral and museums or just sit in a café with gelato, espresso and a good book. Farewell dinner in a Michelin star restaurant at sunset overlooking spectacular views.
Day 6: Alba Truffle Festival
Day 7: Day tour to the capital city of Piemonte - Turin. Home of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, museums, galleries, palace, piazzas and gardens. Oh.. and great food!
Day 8: Return shuttle to Milan. (Or make your own alternate travel arrangements to Turin, Lake Como, Genova and Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, Venice……)
Did I mention it was truffle season…..?! Mmm…. Taglierini al burro e tartufo
Cost of package (Land content only) :
$3,350 per person (own room)
$3,100 per person (share double/twin room)
$2,850 per person (share triple room)
Please contact Mara for more information.
Mon 8th to Mon 15th October 2012 (7 nights/8 days)
Tour includes shuttle service to and from Milan, accommodation with Piemontese breakfast, day tours to historic villages as well as Alba and Turin (capital of Piemonte), wine tastings, truffle hunt, cooking class, and a daily main meal including a degustation meal at a 2 Michelin star restaurant.
Itinerary: (Please note it is subject to minor changes)
Day 1: Shuttle from Milan to La Morra from bustling city to rich and fertile orchards and vineyards. Wine tasting followed by dinner in one of my favourite ristorantes in a neighbouring village.
Day 2: Day tour exploring historic villages, castles, breathtaking views and the famous town of Barolo. Dinner in a restaurant in La Morra.
Day 3: Winery visit followed by a hands-on cooking class held by a renowned chef set in his restaurant where we dine with panoramic views. Free afternoon/ evening - Art classes available.
Day 4: A visit to Alba markets is followed by a wine tasting and lunch at Pelissero Winery in Treiso. A stunning drive back to La Morra through vineyards. Free evening.
Day 5: Free day of leisure. You may wish to paint, scooter, hike, explore Alba with its grand promenade of designer shops, galleries, cathedral and museums or just sit in a café with gelato, espresso and a good book. Farewell dinner in a Michelin star restaurant at sunset overlooking spectacular views.
Day 6: Alba Truffle Festival
Day 7: Day tour to the capital city of Piemonte - Turin. Home of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, museums, galleries, palace, piazzas and gardens. Oh.. and great food!
Day 8: Return shuttle to Milan. (Or make your own alternate travel arrangements to Turin, Lake Como, Genova and Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, Venice……)
Did I mention it was truffle season…..?! Mmm…. Taglierini al burro e tartufo
Cost of package (Land content only) :
$3,350 per person (own room)
$3,100 per person (share double/twin room)
$2,850 per person (share triple room)
Please contact Mara for more information.
