TRAVEL INVITE
During this trip you will discover three of the great Italian specialties : golf courses, wines and lakes.
The golf courses are among the most beautiful in Italy. Other than their design and sporting aspect, they are situated in beautiful locations with views over the Alps or the lakes.
By visiting, you will discover the Barbera and Dolcetto-based wines and also the Nebbolio-based wines with a special mention for Barolo. The rolling hilly landscapes are perfect for winemaking and the hill-top villages are magnificent.
You will also enjoy the white wines from the DOGC of Gavi and the DOGC of Roero Arneis.
The stunning scenery of the lakes is like no other. As it is the best way to visit the lakes, you will discover Lake Maggiore and Lake Como by boat. With highlights including a visit to the Borromean Islands and an excursion in Bellagio on a Riva boat, you will experience everything the spectacular lake region has to offer.
The resort hotel of Castelconturbia will be your resort base for the trip.
When you are not out playing golf, you will be able to take some time to relax, enjoy the swimming pool and even paractice your swing on a 9-hole course.
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Duration : 10 days
Type de trip : golf, wine, gastronomy, tourism
Ideal for all travellers
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN MILAN
Arrival at Milan train station.
Check-in at the hotel. Enjoy some time to relax around the pool or get your first golf practice in !
Welcome reception and dinner.
DAY 2 : CASTELCONTURBIA
Golf at Castelconturbia Golf Course.
This golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, is fascinating because it demands both skill and tactic. It is very scenic with a number of small lakes and streams, large bunkers and trees, all of this enhanced by the gentle undulations of the land. The greens are some of the most beautiful you will ever see.
Late afternoon, experience the Italian way of life with an aperitivo on the terrace of a typical bar.
DAY 3 : LAKE MAGGIORE
Boat excursion on the lake. Visit to the Borromean Islands.
Come back via Lake Orta.
Free time before enjoying dinner in an outdoor restaurant.
DAY 4 : BIELLA LA BETULLE
Golf on Biella Golf Course. A high-level course situated in a grand setting with magnificent views of the Alps.
On the way back, stop off in the small town of Ivea, where you can do some shopping in the Italian fashion boutiques, or have an espresso or cappuccino sitting out on a terrace.
DAY 5 : BAROLO
Travel through the magnificent landscape of the Langhe and discover the vineyards and renowned wines from the Nebbiolo cepage.
Different visits and tastings in the villages of Barolo and Barbaresco.
Arrive late afternoon at your hotel situated in the middle of the vineyards, near Asti.
DAY 6 : ASTI
After enjoying a breakfast of local produce ; bread, cheeses, jams and truffles if in season, explore the area of Asti with a new range of grape varieties : Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese, Arneis.
Tasting of Barbera d’Asti, Dolcetto d’Alba, as well as white wines Gavi and Roero Arneis, with delicious apricot and peach flavours.
If you like sparkling wines, you can visit a wine cellar to learn all about how Asti Spumante is made.
Back to Castelconturbia at the end of the day.
DAY 7 : LAKE COMO
Head to Lake Como and arrive in Bellagio late morning.
Visit Bellagio and excursion on Lake Como on a Riva boat.
On the way back, stop off at a wine cellar to taste the wines of Piedmont and North East Italy, in particular Amarone della Valpolicella.
DAY 8 : LAKE VIEWS
Golf on Varese Golf Course with views over Lake Varese.
Gastronomic dinner in Ranco, served under an arbour with views over Lake Maggiore.
Each course, including dessert, will be paired with the best wine choices and why not finish your meal with a glass of Passito and a sorbet.
DAY 9 : CASTELCONTURBIA
Generally, golfers can’t resist another chance to play on the magnificent golf course, which you will be able to do today.
Cocktail reception with the results of the quiz.
Gala dinner.
DAY 10
Breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
OTHER INFORMATION
You can go by train from Paris to Milan (sleeper train).
