Combinations

There are numerous possibilities for combining the different elements of our programme to make up your ideal holiday. We have put together some of our ideas - but there are many options and the final choice is yours!

Wine Tasting and Fine Dining – Langhe and Monferrato
See both Monferrato and the Langhe during your stay in Italy. The panoramas from both areas are spectacular with wonderful local scenery as well as far reaching views towards the snow topped Alps on clear days.
Excellent food is to be found in both regions with a special emphasis on fine local produce. There are many Michelin starred restaurants in both areas.
The Langhe is well known for such wines as Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Dolcetto whilst Monferrato is better know for its Barbera, Ruche’, Freisa and Moscato. Visits to local producers with wine tasting are easily organised.
Turin and Asti are both close enough for a pleasant day out from Monferrato and there are also some picturesque old towns, interesting sanctuaries and Romanesque churches.
The Langhe has many famous hill top towns and castles to visit such as La Morra, Serralunga and Castiglione al Falletto. Barolo and its wine museum are also not to be missed.

Castles, Hill Top Towns and Sea Views – Langhe & Ligurian Sea
Combine leisurely walks around the hill top towns and medieval castles of the Langhe with a relaxing sea side break on the wonderful Ligurian coast line.

Travels by Train – Nice, Langhe & Cinque Terre
Arrive in Nice in the morning and take the lunch time train on the scenic route to Alba/Cuneo from where you will be picked up by taxi and taken to your hotel in either La Morra or Castiglione al Falletto.
After a four or five night stay you will return to the coast by train and enjoy a further four or five nights on the wonderful Italian Cinque Terre.
At the end of your stay, take the train either up or down the Ligurian coast to Pisa or Nice for your return flight.

Monferrato and Relaxing Alpine Walks - Cocconato & Cogne
Combine the scenic views of vineyards and rolling hills of the Monferrato with the stunning Alpine surroundings of Cogne and the Gran Paradiso national park.

Extra nights
Turin and Pisa
You may like to stay a night or two in your town of arrival/departure. Turin and Pisa are both well worth a visit.

Asti
Asti is a delightful market town in Piedmont. September is a particularly interesting month to visit as there are many local festivals as well as the Palio horse race. (Early booking is essential)

Courmayeur
Courmayeur is a wonderful mountain town with Mont Blanc as a back drop! If you’re driving from the UK, it is conveniently placed for a stop over and has many attractions. Leisurely walks in the unspoiled valleys of Val Veny and Val Ferret provide stunning views over the rocky south face of Mont Blanc, the glaciers and the spectacular peaks of Grandes Jorasses and Aiguille Noir.
In the summer time a wonderful 90 minute cable car ride will take you over the Mont Blanc Massif itself. Choose a clear day to marvel at the outstanding views.

Construct your ideal holiday and let us make the arrangements for you...

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