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- Foodie Holidays
- Scenic cycling in the UNESCO vineyards of Piedmont. Stay in luxury hotels with panoramic pools. Discover historic castles and medieval villages
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Food
Activities
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Arrive in Benevello
Dinner tonight is in the exclusive DaMa restaurant at Villa d'Amelia. You stay at Villa d'Amelia (breakfast and evening meal)
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Benevello to Neive
Visit 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.
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At Neive
Officially 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.
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Neive to Fontanafredda
Cycle 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)
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At Fontanafredda
Enjoy 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)
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Fontanafredda to Monforte d'Alba
Cycle 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)
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At Monforte d'Alba
Monforte 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.
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Monforte d'Alba to Benevello
A 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!
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Leave Benevello
After breakfast, depart from Benevello.
