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Cycling the Wine Villages of Piedmont

9 Days Starting and ending in Benevello

Visiting: Benevello, Neive, Barbaresco, Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Castle of Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Roddi, Barolo, Monforte d'Alba, Serravalle Langhe

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

C08PB

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

12 to 99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Photography

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From:

$2875

$2795 (USD) WINTER SALE @ Tourhub Discount: $81

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Tour Overview

Tucked away in northern Italy, Piedmont is a region brimming with vineyard covered, softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets, world-class wines and incredible hotels. Following quiet, traffic-free country roads, the route starts in the lush hazelnut hills, winding through terraces of swaying vines, verdant pine forests and rippling rivers to discover pretty hilltop hamlets and ancient castles. The region boasts an incredible array of fine wine towns, including Barbaresco and Barolo, both ideal lunch stops. Gastronomic menus feature everywhere, either at the hotel, or at a specially selected restaurant close by.

Highlights

Beautifully scenic cycling in the UNESCO vineyards of Piedmont
Sun-drenched hamlets and stunning, far-reaching views
Luxury hotels with panoramic pools
A mecca for foodies: superb regional cuisine and outstanding wines
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Historic castles, frescoed chapels, pretty medieval villages

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Day 1 : Start Benevello.

Location:

Benevello

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

No Meals

Start at the stunning 4-star hotel at Benevello. The Relais Villa d'Amelia is
a luxuriously restored 19th century family villa, equipped with a sauna,
jacuzzi, Turkish bath and a lovely outdoor swimming pool.
*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 2 : Gentle Ride Through The Breathtaking Langhe Countryside To Neive.

Location:

Neive

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

You'll start today with a gentle ride along an open road, with hawks soaring
high above the breathtaking Langhe countryside. You visit lovely Mango, with
its beautiful castle rich in WW2 history. Then onto San Stefano Belbo, the
birthplace of one Italy's greatest writers, Cesare Pavese; the pretty old
town makes for a lovely lunch stop. Then it is on to Neive, where your cycle
ride will take you past the famous moscato vineyards before arriving at your
3-star hotel, which boasts wonderful views over the verdant hills with
vineyards cascading down.

*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 3 : Free Time To Explore Neive, Officially One Of Italy's Prettiest Villages.

Location:

Neive

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Neive is a great place to explore. Officially one of Italy's prettiest
villages and home of Romano Levi, a renowned grappa maker, you can wander its
cobbled streets which are lined with brightly coloured flower boxes, or after
a morning by the panoramic pool, cycle or take a local bus to nearby
Barbaresco for lunch and cheese-tasting in the piazza. Enjoy some wine in the
enoteca, housed in a C19 church built by the locals in thanks for a good
grape harvest! Or head across to the spumante capital of Asti, with its
quaint cobbled centre. Each September the main piazza is home to a crazy
palio horse race to rival Siena's!
*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 4 : Cycle Through The Vineyards To Castagnole Lanze; Continue To Grinzane Cavour.

Location:

Barbaresco, Alba, Grinzane Cavour

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Leaving Neive behind, you undulate through the vineyards to Castagnole Lanze
before heading downhill to the River Tanaro and a lovely gentle ride along
the river to Alba. There's time to explore the cobbled streets and bustling
piazze of chocolate-perfumed Alba (the home of Ferrero Rocher). Then it's on
to Grinzane Cavour where and the elegant Casa Pavesi.

*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 5 : Explore Grinzane Cavour's Castle, Visit Nearby Gastronimic Bra, Or Walk Or Cycle To La Morra.

Location:

Castle of Grinzane Cavour, La Morra

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Explore the UNESCO-recognised castle and indulge in a spot of wine tasting
today. Then perhaps visit nearby Bra, a gastronomic town where the Slow Food
movement was initiated - there's plenty of choice for a long, lazy lunch.
There's lots to explore in the town too, including the 18th century Rococo
church and the strange octagonal Zizzola, where local witches held their
meetings. For the best views in the region, walk or cycle to La Morra,
'Balcony of the Langhe', spread out along a panoramic ridge above the
vineyards.
*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 6 : Cycle Through Sunflower Fields To Roddi, Then On To Barolo; Continue Through Langhe Countryside To Monforte D'alba.

Location:

Roddi, Barolo

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Today's cycle takes you through sunflower fields to Roddi, then on to Barolo,
an ochre-hued village perched above its world-famous vineyards. The tangle of
mediaeval streets are dominated by the Marchesi Falletti's 11th century
castle. Pedal on through archetypal Langhe countryside to Monforte d'Alba,
whose lovely honey-coloured old town clings enchantingly to the hillside.
Your hotel here is special too.

*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 7 : Explore Monforte D'alba Or Relax At The Hotel's Swimming Pool.

Location:

Monforte d'Alba

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Either relax at the gorgeous 18th century villa hotel with private swimming
pool, or explore mediaeval Monforte. It's a lovely town with attractive
buildings grouped around an atmospheric cobbled piazza. Maybe strike out a
little further to Dogliani, dominated by its beautiful onion-domed church and
famous for being at the heart of Dolcetto wine production.
*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 8 : Cycle Along The Rea Valley With A Steady Climb To A Panoramic Ridge; Continue To Serravalle Langhe, Then On To Benevello.

Location:

Serravalle Langhe, Benevello

Accommodation:

Hotel

Meals Included:

Breakfast

The final cycling day starts with a gentle coast along the Rea valley before
a steady climb takes you to a stunning panoramic ridge. Weave through fields
of wildflowers and sleepy hamlets to Serravalle Langhe, a great lunch spot
with belvedere views. Pedal onwards alongside chestnut-carpeted hills with
delightful vistas to reach the beautiful country hotel at Benevello. There's
time to enjoy the pool and Jacuzzi before dinner.

*Comfortable Hotel*

Day 9 : End Benevello.

Location:

Benevello

Meals Included:

Breakfast

The trip ends in Benevello. A transfer is included to Turin Airport (approx.
1 hour 50 minutes).

What's Included

Arrival & departure transfers (if booking a flight inclusive package)
Route notes and maps
All breakfasts
All accommodation (see accommodation section)
Local bike hire
Luggage transfers

What's Not Included

Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Arrival & departure transfers (if booking a land only package)
Optional electric bikes
Travel insurance

Accommodation

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.

Food

All buffet breakfasts included. You'll enjoy gastronomic menus everywhere, either dining at your hotel, or at a specially selected restaurant close by. The cuisine in the Piedmont region is different to most other Italian regions, a fusion of the best of Italian and French food and certainly won't disappoint gastronomes. Regional specialities include white truffles which are found almost exclusively in the woods around Alba. Hazelnuts are another locally produced ingredient that feature heavily on the menu. Cheese is also widely produced in Piedmont, such as Murazzano, made with full-cream sheep's milk. Meals in the region always start with bread, your primo (first course) will usually be a pasta dish, such as agnolotti. Your secondo (main course) will then be something hearty like beef gently braised in Barolo wine. Meats such as pork, beef and veal are the popular choice of the region. Piedmont's wine is famous throughout the world. The most famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti and Moscato. Other highlights include Alba's crimson, cobbled streets where you can sample the local chocolate.

Check out our Q&As

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

4-star hotel
What is the maximum group size?

6
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

12+ age people can go on this tour.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Arrival & departure transfers (if booking a flight inclusive package)

What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Katrina Handford

A wonderful trip! Sierra de Aitana Trek

01-Nov-2021

I couldn't speak more highly of this trip. The scenery was absolutely stunning; the areas provided a great variety of walks with spectacular views. The accommodation was perfectly situated to start most of the walks directly from the hotel. It was also within walking distance of the bars and restaurants in Benimantell and Guadalest. Having said that, the food at the hotel was wonderful and so there was little need to venture further afield. Homecooked, nourishing and delicious food from the hotel was perfect fuel for the trekking.

Stella Jales (Google Reviewer)

26-Jul-2023

We usually travel with Exodus on small group holidays and have visited many countries with them. They employ local guides which as well as giving us information and history of the sites also gives employment to the local people. The hotels are always good and the guides know the local places to eat.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

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