Itinerary Expand allBenevello to Benevello Day 1 Arrive in BenevelloDinner tonight is in the exclusive DaMa restaurant at Villa d'Amelia. You stay at Villa d'Amelia (breakfast and evening meal) Meals included: Dinner Day 2 Benevello to NeiveVisit the lovely Mango, with it's beautiful castle rich in WW2 history, then continue to Santo Stefano Belbo, the birthplace of one of Italy's greatest writers. On the way to Neive you'll pass the famous Moscato vineyards, then you'll spend two nights at the Hotel Villa Lauri, with a choice of restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel. Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 At NeiveOfficially one of Italy's prettiest villages, you can wander Neive's cobbled streets that are lined with brightly-coloured flower boxes. After a morning spent by the panoramic pool, cycle (optional ride - directions provided) or take a public bus to nearby Barbaresco for lunch and cheese-tasting in the piazza. Enjoy some wine in the enoteca or head across to the spumante capital of Asti, with its quaint cobbled centre. Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Neive to FontanafreddaCycle through the vineyards to Castagnole delle Lanze before exploring the cobbled streets and bustling piazze of chocolate perfumed Alba, the home of Ferrero Rocher. Continue to Grinzane Cavour with its UNESCO recognised castle before ending the day in Fontanafredda.Stay at Hotel le Case dei Conti Mirafiore (breakfast and evening meal included) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 5 At FontanafreddaEnjoy wine tasting in the historic wine cellars at your hotel, once owned by Italian royalty, or head to the atmospheric wine village of Serralunga d'Alba. For the best views of the region, cycle to La Morra, 'Balcony of the Langhe', spread out along a panoramic ridge above the vineyards.Stay at Hotel le Case dei Conti Mirafiore (breakfast and evening meal included) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 6 Fontanafredda to Monforte d'AlbaCycle to Barolo, an ochre-hued village perched above its world-famous vineyards, where you can admire Marchesi Falletti's 11th century castle. Then to Monforte d'Alba and Villa Beccaris, where you'll spend two nights. There are plenty of restaurants in the village to choose from for your mouthwatering evening meal.Stay at Villa Beccaris (breakfast included) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 7 At Monforte d'AlbaMonforte is a lively medieval town with attractive buildings grouped around the cobbled piazza; or visit Dogliani (optional ride - directions provided), famous for Dolcetto wine production and dominated by its lovely church. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 8 Monforte d'Alba to BenevelloA steady climb takes you to a stunning panoramic ridge. From here, cycle to Serravalle Langhe, a great lunch spot with belvedere views before returning to your country hotel at Benevello, with dinner included in the hotel's Michelin starred restaurant. The chef at Villa d'Amelia trained under Marco Pierre White so you're in for a treat! Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 9 Leave BenevelloAfter breakfast, depart from Benevello. Meals included: Breakfast
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Hotels The hotels we've chosen are, quite simply, fabulous! In Benevello your 4 star hotel is a stunningly restored 19th century family villa; in Neive you're the guest of Patrizia at her 12-room country house with a breathtaking panoramic pool and in Monforte d'Alba private tastings can be organised in the hotel's vast wine cellar.All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory single room supplement. Please call your sales consultant for prices and availability.
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