October 23-31, 2020
Limited to just 12 guests
Be sure to bring an extra suitcase, a generous appetite and a spirit for adventure!

~ THE SCOOP ~
October 23-31, 2020
Friday October 23rd: Milano Malpensa Airport/Torino
1. AM Private transfer from Milano Malpensa Airport to the hotel in Torino, times to be determined.
2. Check in at Hotel Turin Palace and free time.
3. 08:00 PM Welcome dinner at Restaurant La Badessa – Torino. www.labadessa.net
4. Overnight at Hotel Turin Palace – Torino. www.turinpalacehotel.com
Saturday October 24th: Torino
- Breakfast at Hotel Turin Palace.
- 09:00 AM Guided tour of Torino.
- 12:00 AM Visit and tasting at Guido Gobino Pastry – Torino. www.guigogobino.it
- Lunch on your own in Torino.
- Free afternoon, enjoying the city.
- Dinner on your own in Torino.
- Overnight at Turin Palace Hotel.
Sunday October 25th: Torino/Asti/Alba/Benevello
- Breakfast at Turin Palace Hotel.
- 09.00 AM Luggage collection and check out.
- 09:30 AM Transfer from Torino to Asti (driving time approx. 1 hr).
- 10:30 AM Visit and tasting at Barbero Company (nougat producer) – Asti.
- Free time and lunch on your own in Asti.
- 02:00 PM Transfer from Asti to the hotel in Benevello (driving time approx. 45 mins).
- 03:00 Check in at the Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
- 05:30 PM Transfer from the hotel to Alba (driving time approx. 20 mins).
- Free time in Alba.
- 08:00 PM Dinner at Restaurant Hostaria Museum – Alba. www.hostariamuseum.it
- Overnight at Hotel Villa D’Amelia – Benevello. www.villadamelia.com
Monday October 26th: Benevello/Costigliole d’Asti/Canelli/Benevello
1. Breakfast at Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
2. 09:00 AM Transfer from the hotel to Costigliole d’Asti (driving time approx. 40 mins.).
3. 10:00 PM Visit, truffle hunting demonstration and tasting lunch at La Casa del Trifulau Company (truffle producer) – Costigliole d’Asti. www.lacasadeltrifulau.it
4. 02:00 PM Transfer to the hotel and free time.
5. 07:30 PM Transfer from the hotel to Canelli (driving time approx. 30 mins).
6. 08:00 PM Dinner at Restaurant Enoteca di Canelli – Canelli. www.ristoranteenotecacanelli.com
7. Overnight at Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
Tuesday October 27th: Benevello/Mango/Alba/Barolo/Benevello
1. Breakfast at Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
2. 09:30 AM Transfer from the hotel to Mango (driving time approx. 15 mins)
3. 09:45 AM Visit and tasting at Gala Nocciole (hazelnut producer) – Mango. www.galanocciole.it
4. 11:00 AM Transfer from Mango to Alba (driving time approx. 30 mins).
5. Free time and lunch on your own in Alba.
6. 02:30 PM Transfer to the hotel.
7. 06:00 PM Transfer from the hotel to Barolo (driving time approx. 30 mins).
8. 06:30 PM Visit and tasting dinner at Cantine Barale (wine producer) – Barolo. www.baralefratelli.it
9. Overnight at Hotel Villa d’Amelia.
Wednesday October 28th: Benevello/Alba/Benevello
1. Breakfast at Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
2. 09:00 AM Transfer from the hotel to Alba.
3. Visit at the white truffle fair in Alba.
4. 01:00 PM Light Lunch with Attavola staff.
5. Cooking class. A professional chef will work with your group and you will be responsible for preparing a traditional Piemontese meal. You will start in the morning by going to the local market and shopping for ingredients. In the afternoon the chef will assist you in the preparation of the dishes.
6. 08:00 PM Cooking class dinner.
7. Overnight: Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
Thursday October 29th: Benevello/Vercelli/Como
1. Breakfast at Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
2. 09:00 Luggage collection and check out.
3. 09:30 AM Transfer from Benevello to Vercelli (driving time approx. 1 hr 30 mins).
4. 11:00 AM Visit and tasting lunch at Cascina Brarola Company (rice producer) – Vercelli.
www.cascinabrarola.it
5. 02:00 PM Transfer from Vercelli to Como (driving time approx. 1 hr 30 mins).
6. 04:00 Check in at the Hotel Terminus.
7. Free time and dinner on your own in Como.
8. Overnight at Hotel Terminus – Como. www.albergoterminus.it
Friday October 30th: Como
1. Breakfast at Hotel Terminus.
2. 10:00 AM Visit at Arteseta Company (silk producer) – Como. www.arteseta.com
3. Lunch on your own and free afternoon in Como.
4. 08:00 Group dinner at Restaurant I Tigli in Theoria – Como. www.theoriagallery.
5. Overnight at Hotel Terminus.
Saturday October 31st: Como/Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Breakfast at Hotel Terminus.
2. Transfer from the hotel to Milano Malpensa Airport, times to be determined.
SERVICES INCLUDED
v Attavola Staff
Dedicated concierge service, for the whole trip for any need and support.
v Transportation
Private transfer from Milano Malpensa Airport on October 23rd back to Milano Malpensa Airport on October 31st, 2020. Transportation for the whole trip, including parking, gas and tolls.
v Accommodation
4 stars hotels reservation, including custom luggage service in and out.
- At the check in you will find your luggage delivered directly in your room.
- At the check out your luggage will be collected in the bus.
v Meals
9 meals, between lunches and dinners:
· 5 meals at typical restaurants, representative of the region.
· 3 tastings lunch/dinner with artisan producers + 3 tastings:
- Wine producer
Visit, explanation of the winery and tasting dinner.
- Truffle producer
Visit, explanation of the company, truffle hunting and tasting lunch.
- Rice producer
Visit, explanation of the company and tasting lunch.
- Chocolate producer
Visit, explanation of the company and tasting.
- Nougat producer
Visit, explanation of the company and tasting.
- Huzelnut producer
Visit, explanation of the company and tasting.
· Half day dedicated on the cooking class.
For each meal covered by Attavola:
- You will have 3 or 4 courses, beverages (water and wine) included.
- We pick personally the menus and wine pairing.
v Guided tour
Guided tour of Torino with English speaking tour guide.
PRICE: $6,000 per person