Breakfast at the hotel.
At the end, continuation of the journey towards Vercelli, known both as the Italian and European capital of rice, and as a stop on the Via Francigena.
Free lunch.
Overnight stay in hotel.
3rd DAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out and departure for Rovasenda, a municipality surrounded by rice fields and located in the Baraggia area of Vercelli which, with the provinces of Biella and Novara, represents the last Savannah in Europe.
Characteristics of Rovasenda are the double Castle and the double FFSS station.
Visit to the Ancient Castle of Rovasenda and its New Castle in the company of a guide expert in medieval archaeology.
Visit to the work/sculpture of the artist Ruben Bertoldo, artist and craftsman in metalworking, who makes his public and commissioned installations unique.
At the end of the visit, continuation to Buronzo for a light lunch inside the castle courtyard.
Buronzo, town of storks, known for its FAI heritage consortium castle
Afternoon dedicated to visiting an important rice company, totally organic, family-run for three generations, with the possibility of purchasing products they produce.
Continue to Biella, the capital city at the foot of the Biella Alps, known for its important industries of fine fabrics, known throughout the world.
Dinner in a recommended restaurant
Overnight stay in hotel.
4th DAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the guided tour of Borgo del Piazzo, cradle of Biella, located in the upper part of the city, with its medieval soul and its important historic buildings: Palazzo Ferrero, La Marmora and Gromo Losa.
Lunch in restaurant.
Afternoon dedicated to visiting the Pistoletto/Cittadellarte Foundation; a new model of artistic and cultural institution founded in 1998 in Biella by Maestro Michelangelo Pistoletto.
The afternoon continues with a visit to the FILA Museum and the MEBO Museum, Birra Menabrea and Botalla Formaggi, the first business museum that brings together two companies/two families that collaborate on an entrepreneurial level whose relationships are based primarily on a long-standing friendship.
Dinner at the renowned Menabrea Brewery, housed within the ancient walls of the brewery.
Overnight stay in hotel.
5th DAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Candelo, on the border of the Baraggia area of Biella, and visit to its Medieval Ricetto, counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Thanks to the fact that it has never been inhabited but used as a storage/pantry for periods of famine, its medieval buildings dating back to the year 988 remain intact.
Free lunch.
Continue to Vigliano Biellese, to visit the neo-Gothic style Montecavallo Castle. The property, heir to the Avogadro family, lives in the castle and takes care of the surrounding vineyards of Nebbiolo grapes, whose wines are very prized.
Tasting of wines and local products.
Return to Biella for free dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
6th DAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Romagnano Sesia, a municipality in the Baraggia area of Novara, and meeting with the Environmental Hiking Guide for a walk in the Baraggia del Piano Rosa. At the end, transfer to the Ioppa winery, for a visit to the cellar and light lunch with product tasting in the company of the owner.
Afterwards, transfer to Castellengo for a visit of the village by the property. The Castle, surrounded by greenery, was built in the 10th century, and today constitutes an extraordinary historic residence with an adjoining cellar. Followed by a tasting of local wines.
Return to Candelo to the farmhouse for a dinner with typical products of the Baraggia Candelo area.
Overnight stay in a farmhouse.
7th DAY
Breakfast at the farmhouse.
Meeting with the environmental hiking guide for a walk in the characteristic Baraggia of Candelo, defined as the "last savannah of Europe" due to the flora that characterizes the landscape.
Lunch in Baraggia with packet lunches prepared by the farm.
In the afternoon, departure for return.
FEE PER PERSON (minimum number for the trip: 4 people): starting from 1150.00 euros
Single room supplement: on request.
Supplement for use of minibus with driver: on request.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
Lunches on days 3, 4, 6, 7
Dinners from day 1 to day 6
Six nights in a hotel/farmhouse with breakfast
Guided tours and excursions
Three wine tastings
Entrance fees to museums
Mandatory insurance
THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Possible parking for own vehicles.
Extra
Transfers.
Anything not expressly indicated in the item "THE PRICE INCLUDES"
Options: We will be happy to customize the package according to your needs.
Possible additional quotes:
- Transfers to/from the airport
- Bus/minibus/car rental for on-site transfers
- Quotes for small individual groups
Based on the number of people we will send you our best quote!
For information: segreteria@discoverbiella.com
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