Private tour
Langhe Region, Piedmont Lakes, Gourmet tour and Shopping in Milan
9 nights/10 days
Autumn’s colours is
announcing the forthcoming grape-harvest, which usually begins in the first half
of October.
This period is actually full of expectations for the farmers, who finally come
to an end after the hard work in the vineyards and immediately begin the wine
production.
In some ways, Milan has more in common with Paris or London than with other Italian cities. It's a business-like city with a work-hard, play-hard ethos. Rome may be the capital and the seat of government, but Milan is the business heart of Italy, the place where deals are made. But in fact Milan has a lot to offer the visitor. The city is vibrant and has many sights of interest. Milan's designer clothes and furnishings are a major attraction for many fashion-conscious tourists, but not all Milan's pleasures are expensive. Sitting outside a cafe by the fantastic Duomo and admiring the well-dressed world go by, or indulging in a spot of window-shopping is enjoyable and rather more affordable. In Milan's museums and galleries are some great works of art, while more simple pleasures include climbing up to the Duomo's roof and enjoying the tranquillity and the view over the city to the mountains. The Brera and the Navigli (canal) districts are both appealing for evening strolls
Day 1. Turin
Arrival at Turin airport and transfer by private car to
4*
Hotel Turin Palace, Check-in at this hotel, which has
lodged many
famous
guests.
Dinner will be served in the hotel’s restaurant
Day 2 Turin
The whole day will be spent in a guided visit of Turin, which offers many
important attractions and masterpieces of arts and architecture, despite of his
notoriety as “capital of car industry”
You will visit the famous Mole Antonelliana, the Cathedral, the Royal Palace,
Castle Square and San Carlo Square with its elegant arcades, considered the
“city sitting-room”.
After enjoying a delicious cup of coffee in one of the old cafés in the square,
proceed to San Lorenzo Church, known for its huge dome, where the Sindone is
hold.
Lunch at leisure
In the afternoon, transfer to Stupinigi, just outside Turin, to visit one
of the most magnificent summer palaces in Europe, created by Juvarra, which
competes with Versailles.
Dinner at leisure
Day 3 Turin - Langhe
In the morning transfer by private car to the Langhe, an area of hills and
vineyards, very famous for the production of its delicious wines.
Accommodation is provided at the
Antico Borgo del Riondino
,
an old medieval village, turned
into a stylish and refined ”relais”.
This manor house welcomes its guests as friends.
Only six rooms, all
different from each other, but all are comfortable and elegantly decorated. In
the dining-room, guests can have breakfast with handmade jams and appreciate
region’s delights at meals, at the fireside.
Lunch (with truffles)and dinner will be served in the Borgo’s dining-room.
Day 4 – Langhe
The morning
will be
at disposal for walking or trekking in the green.
A delicious Lunch with truffles will be served at the relais.
In the afternoon transfer to the Grinzane Cavour Castle, built in the
XIII century, which was transformed in the first regional wine cellar.
Here you can taste some valued wines of the region, from “barolo” to “barbaresco”,
from “Asti moscato” to the various “dolcetti”, before enjoying your truffle
-dinner in the Castle’s restaurant.
Late in the evening, return to the relais
Day 5 Langhe - Lake Orta
Arrival at Villa Crespi on the Lake Orta,Full day excursion by private boat on the Lake Orta. Located a few kilometres from Lake Maggiore, the smaller Lake Orta, surrounded by attractive villages, with Orta itself of particular interest. This Medieval settlement has been completely pedestrianised and is the base for enjoyable excursions to the island of San Giulio and to the Sacro Monte. Visit of the town (enchanting village of Orta,San Giulio’s islands with Romanesque church). Lunch in a typical restaurant .In the afternoon visit to the chapels of Sacro Monte Orta (dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi).overnight on the romantic suite of the Palace. Candlelight dinner at the Hotel
Day 6. Lake Maggiore
Full day Stresa (Isola Bella e Isola Madre) Maggiore Lake
Guided visit tour by private boat to Villa Carlotta (wonderful baroque construction built at the beginning of the 18th century, located on the top of a luxuriant Italian – style terraced garden, stunningly adorned by flights of stairs and sculptures by Canova.The inner setting includes many fine pieces of furniture and neoclassical works of art.) and Villa Balbianello located in Lenno,in a panoramic position, during the summer it is reachable only from the lake. During springtime its rich garden is the ideal setting for concerts and impressive events.Dinner at the Comacina Island
Day 7. Milan
In the morning, transfer by private car to
Milan, with a stop in Alba to visit the truffle show, organized by the
truffle searchers, called trifolao.
This gastronomic appointment is hold every year in October, on sundays, with the
aim of advertising this fragrant tuber and the other products of the Langhe
Region.
Upon arriving in Milan, accommodation at
hotel (choice of 4 or 5* hotels)
Day 8. Milan
Sightseeing of the city with your private guide.
Through the history of the Sforza and Visconti families, who governed in Milan
for many years, you will visit the Sforza Castle, the Cathedral (Duomo), the
Royal Palace, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the Basilic of Santa Maria delle
Grazie and the adiacent Cenacolo of Leonardo da Vinci, recently
reopened to the public visits.
Lunch and dinner at leisure
Day 9. Milan
Full day at disposal for shopping, in the “capital of fashion”: the
quadrilateral created by Montenapoleone, via Sant’Andrea, via della Spiga and
via Santo Spirito is a big Vetrina, where you can find the latest
collections of the most famous sylists.
But this is just the starting point: the areas around Corso Vittorio Emanuele,
Via Orefici and Via Torino are not to be missed. In short, shopping in Milan is
a real pleasure.
Lunch and dinner at leisure.
Day 10. Milan
In the morning, transfer by private car to Malpensa airport in time for flight departure
Prices on request, please email your dates, number of people
Price includes:
Accommodations in superior hotels as described in itinerary
2 nights at the villa Crespi on Lake Orta, accommodation in a lakeview suite, canopy bed and jacuzzi, fruit, flowers and bottle of wine on arrival, one candelight dinner with wine, one ayurvedic massage per person and one choice of massage, 2 dinners (Mediteranean tasting menu), complimentary use of sauna and steam bath and lake checkout.
full day excursion with private guide/boat lake Maggiore
all breakfasts
1 dinner in Turin
2 dinners in Langhe
1 lunch in Langhe
1 wine tasting
Private car and driver for all transfers
Private sightseeing
Tax
Not includes:
Meals not specified above
tips
entrances to the sights
