ON THE OIL ROAD BETWEEN THE SEA, HILLS AND LAKE
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Alassio
Description
Olive growing is an ancient tradition of the Mediterranean area and Italy is one of the key producers in many of its regions. However, many are unaware that the mild climate also makes it possible to grow olives in particular and
unusual areas.
Following oil and its production we will take you from the Ligurian Sea to Lake Garda, crossing the gently rolling hills of Monferrato UNESCO: with unique and special experiences, you will discover the historical, cultural and food and wine values of this thousand-year-old crop.
Program
Day 1
Arrive in Alassio: after a delightful walk in the characteristic "budello", the characteristic Ligurian street which runs parallel to the sea arrive to an historic city mill. Visit the mill with tasting of extra virgin olive oil.
Possibility to book a visit to the olive orchards belonging to the family since 1871 and pick olives (October/November) Additional charge required.
Free time for an aperitif in Caffè Roma opposite the Muretto of Alassio: in 1953, the owner decided to embellish the wall of the public garden close to his bar with autographed ceramic tiles. This tradition has continued, gathering the signatures of showbusiness, art, culture, and sports personalities.
Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation in centrally located
hotel.
Day 2
In the morning, scenic tour by e-bike along the bay of Alassio, to enjoy a breathtaking view. Climbing towards Madonna della Guardia, highest and most picturesque point of the Cycle Path, you can enjoy a scenery which ranges from the Ligurian Alps, with peaks higher than 2600 m, to hills covered by olive trees, to the blue sea.
Lunch at leisure.
Free time to spend day on the beach or enjoy one of our other experiences in Alassio.
Dinner in an osteria in the heart of the historic centre where you can taste the traditional dishes of Liguria. Accompanied by live music played rigorously acoustically with the hits of the singer-songwriter poets of Liguria.
Overnight accommodation in centrally located hotel.
Day 3
After breakfast, head towards Monferrato UNESCO to Olivola a delightful village in a scenic position dominated by pietra da cantoni, the sandstone in which the Infernots were dug, these are underground cavities of the territory, precious inheritance of the rural tradition, small hidden treasures declared UNESCO world
heritage site.
Olivola has become the first city of Oil in Piedmont and the oil produced here has been inserted among the excellent oils of Italy. Walk among the olive orchards and taste the oil of Monferrato.
To follow, we suggest a route in search of the Big Bench, the giant benches conceived by the artist Chris Bangle and located on the territory in scenic spots, with departure from big bench number 146 positioned among the olive trees with a golden olive colour. Or an itinerary at leisure in the 14 villages between the province of Alessandria and Asti, inserted into the circuit of the infernots UNESCO heritage sites (Cella Monte Rosignano Monferrato Sala Vignale Monferrato Ottiglio Ozzano Monferrato Treville Frassinello Monferrato Grazzano Badoglio Terruggia Camagna Monferrato Olivola Ponzano Monferrato Fubine).
To end the day, visit winery and tasting to get to know the key wines of the area accompanied by local products.
Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation in luxury apartment.
Day 4
Set off for Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. The waters of the lake contribute significantly to mitigating the hot summers and the rigid winters, making the climate of Garda exceptionally mild and temperate allowing the cultivation of olives which are a true representation of Italian excellence.
Visit a farm on the Lombard banks of the lake to taste the extra virgin olive oil Garda Bresciano Dop of their production.
Possibility to extend the stay to discover the villages of Lake Garda or the nearby Brescia, Capital city of Culture 2023
Rates / Supplements
Price per person from:
€ 680,00 (groups of 2 pax)
The price includes:
Two nights’ accommodation in twin room with breakfast in Alassio in centrally located hotel - visit and tasting in mill - scenic tour by e-bike with guide - dinner in osteria with traditional Ligurian dishes (excluding wines) - visit olive orchards and oil tasting in Monferrato - one night accommodation in Olivola in Luxury Apartments - visit winery of Monferrato and wine tasting - visit farm and oil tasting on Lake Garda - health insurance
The price does not include:
Transfers, city tax, meals not listed and anything not listed under the price includes
Supplements:
Visit olive orchards and pick olives prices on request based on the number of participants
Other
Holiday formula:
Families, Groups, Individuals
Guided tour:
Yes
Info
commerciale@viaeperviaggiare.it
www.viaeperviaggiare.it
CONFIDENTIAL & B2B RATES: on demand
Technical Directors
Monferrato Travel by Monferrato to Taste (P.IVA 03936680044)
Dafne Viaggi (P.IVA 03463700108)
IC World (P.IVA 09178850013)
Global Tourist srl (P.IVA 01363300052)
* Estimates and availability will be verified and confirmed at the moment of the request.