BETWEEN PIEDMONT AND TUSCANY

THE GRAND TOUR
BETWEEN PIEDMONT AND TUSCANY
on the truffle and refined Italian Cru road
A Journey between the Alps and Florence in the myth of the most antique Italian enogastronomic tradition, from the
recipes of the monks to those of the great chefs today.
The Grand Tour twists around castles, the Etruscan sea and the most celebrated vineyards where the most famous signatures in Italian wine flower, from the Barbaresco of Gaja, the Barolo Monfortino of Giacomo Conterno, the Sassicaia, the
Brunello of San Giorgio to finish with small wine producers that, during the journey, will open their doors only to the guests
of the Grand Tour. In the heart of the Langhe, Patrimony of the UNESCO since 2014, you will be lodged at Relais San Maurizio the 5 stars Luxury hotel in the Region, embraced in an lured atmosphere you will discover in the 17th century monastery, of which the old cells, have been transformed in luxurious suites, surrounded by a secular park where the recuperation
of the culture of the spices that the monks in Provence, by expert gardeners have prepared for you a botanic garden where
there are present over 20 varieties of officinal herbs. During the stay you will take part in Truffle Hunting with the Trifulau’s
dogs, to the ritual of the Dégorgement in the historical cellars from the 1800’s and a pleasant lesson of high cuisine in the
technological classrooms of the ICIF.
In the famous SPA of Relais San Maurizio the Bio-Sauna, the swimming pools and the salt cave will give you unforgettable
moments of physical and mental well-being.
From the Langa in your journey towards Torino, on the ridge of the Ligurian sea, passing through Genova, Pisa, Siena and
the coasts of the Etruscan sea you will arrive in the Maremma of the super Tuscans at Bolgheri and Montalcino, where for
three days you will be lodged in colonic villas surrounded by marvellous vineyards which arrive to the sea.
You will visit the hamlets and the cities of the Tuscan renaissance until you discover Florence to then reach the airports of
Rome or Milan to return home.The Grand Tour is programmed both as an individual tour, both as a group tour, supplying
all inclusive services from the moment of arrival until the time of departure.
RELAIS SAN MAURIZIO
Jewel from the 600’s, the monastery of San
Maurizio was founded by the Cistercian monks
in 1619, and lived there until 1802. The same
monks, who came from Provence, introduced
the cultivation of the vines, herbs and wine
production to the area.
Underneath the monastery they built majestic
cellars with brick vaulted ceilings and walls,
which today is home to “Guido da Costigliole”
restaurant. In 1997 the monastery was bought
by the current ownership and was returned to
its antique splendour as a luxury hotel.
BRUNCH
Welcome to Relais San Maurizio with brunch
in our Truffle Bistrot “San Maurizio 1619” to
taste the specialities of our chef, paired with
the wines of “Tenuta San Maurizio” recommended by our Maître.
OFFICINAL HERB GARDEN
The monks of San Maurizio, already back in
1600, started the cultivation of the plants
which, still today, are part of the officinal herb
garden of the estate and are the base ingredients of our cosmetic line San Maurizio 1619.
WELLNESS
With over 1000 square metres which include
the indoor heated swimming pool with jacuzzi,
the hammam, the emotional shower and the
ice waterfall scented with the officinal herbs.
The spa of the Relais is capable of offering
high quality services.
The salt caves are natural clefts in the rock in
which the pools, containing a combination of
highly mineralised water of the monks of San
Maurizio and salt originally from the salt plains
of Cagliari in Sardinia, have been created. The
water obtained in this way with high saline
density with potent draining and detoxifying
properties, favours muscular relaxation and
blood circulation.
Our spa also has a classic Finnish sauna
(which reaches the maximum temperature of
80° - 100°c) connected with a terrace overlooking the vineyards complete with external
shower. A bio sauna at 50°c. characterised
with the aroma’s of the essential oils from our
botanic garden. A fitness centre and a panoramic balcony solarium to relax. There are also
at your disposal 11 treatment rooms available
to book for any beauty treatments from highly
qualified personnel.
STARRED DINNER
Guido da Costigliole, first Michelin starred
restaurant in Piedmont, offers a traditional
culinary menu from the local territory and one
of the biggest collections of wines from Piedmont, Tuscany, Burgundy and Champagne.
TENUTA L’ILLUMINATA
LA MORRA
Situated in the splendid hills of La Morra, in
the Langhe, the “L’illuminata” estate extends
over 11 hectares of planted vineyards. Its
vineyards, at an altitude of 250m a.s.l. possess
privileged characteristics which, united with
the passion and professionalism of the team,
have permitted the creation of wine with great
elegance, typicality and pleasantness.
WiMu-BAROLO
The wine museum of Barolo is the most innovative wine museum in Italy. It has its
headquarters inside the Falletti castle, in the
heart of the world famous wine territory. The
museum journey takes you through the discovery of wine in history and in art, across the
cinema and the table, between tradition and
renovation.
DESIGNER OUTLET
For shopping lovers, it is possible to visit Serravalle, the biggest Designer Outlet in Italy and
in Europe, near Alessandria. In a splendid
architectural setting inspired by Ligurian palaces, between bars and restaurants, you will
find the boutiques of the most important Italian
and international fashion designers.
DAMIANI
Goldsmiths laboratory
It is possible to see the master goldsmiths at
work, manufacturers of the most refined Italian
jewellery: from the design of the model, to the
manufacturing of the metal up-to the setting of
the precious stones and the finishing. Thanks
to the partnership with Damiani, it will also be
possible to purchase at the laboratory’s boutique shop, benefiting to a discount as guests of
Relais San Maurizio.
COOKING CLASS
The ICIF (International Culinary Institute for
Foreigners), prestigious Italian cookery and
enological school, has its headquarters inside
the castle at Costigliole d’Asti, a village situated among the most beautiful hills of the Monferrato, at the doors of the Langhe, famous for
the production of Moscato and Barbera wines.
Inside the castle you will find everything
necessary to learn and become a “Chef”.
TRUFFLE HUNTING
Live the emotion of “going for truffles”, taking
part directly to the ritual of the hunt for tubers,
in company of the “trifulau” and his inseparable dogs. You will be guided in a journey
between objects, images and memories of a
craft which is still today done in wooded areas
free from contamination.
THE HILLS OF PIEMONTE
It will be possible, for our guests, to rent the
Vespe or the bicycles (even electric) or, on
request, with our transfer to go walking to the
centre of Alba or Turin and discover a city rich
in history and tradition.
ALBA
It is considered the historical and economical
capital of the Langhe, territory where in a
30km radius from Relais San Maurizio, you
can find 20 Michelin Starred restaurants. The
historic centre is famous for its medieval
towers which dominate the city, for the historic
memories and above all for the international
truffle fair which takes place from the first to
the third week of October. Every year the fair
registers presences from all over the world and
is also an occasion for multiple artistic events.
TORINO
The visit of the city of Turin with citysightseeing and the possibility of seeing the
best locations and spots, for example the Mole
Antonelliana which, thanks to its internal glass
lift, allows you to see from the top of its 168
metres a suggestive and unforgettable panorama. Furthermore it is possible to visit the
Egyptian Museum and the Car Museum,
excellencies of the culture and history of Turin.
Dinner in a typical Trattoria to taste exquisite
and flavoursome specialities.
DONNA OLIMPIA 1898
BOLGHERI
The Donna Olimpia estate is situated in the
Bolgheri DOC. The expanse of the vineyards
and the peacefulness of the countryside are
the ideal scenery to concede a holiday with
charm. A short distance from the Etruscan sea
and the suggestive ancient historic centre of
Bolgheri, surrounded by rows of vineyards and
framed by golden sunsets, the estate offers
relaxing stays and offers to enogastronomical
enthusiasts guided tours, excellent cuisine and
breathtaking views.
DONNA OLIMPIA 1898
BOLGHERI
In addition to relaxation and in a natural
enchanting context, the Donna Olimpia estate
offers you the possibility to rent bicycles to visit
the surrounding countryside, horse riding and
cooking classes to learn and appropriate the
secrets of Tuscan cuisine, held in the recipes of
the “pappa al pomodoro” and of the “ribollita”.
At the end of the day it will be possible to dine
in typical locanda in the Bolgheri area, for an
excellent pairing of food and wines and to
return to the estate with our transfer.
THE TUSCAN GEMS
Siena - leaving from Piazza del Campo, going
towards the Cathedral and visiting one of the
Contrada’s which participate for the Palio of
Siena.
Sant’Antimo Abbey – one of the most significant architectural testimonies of Roman times,
splendid monastic 1100 AD building.
Pienza – Renaissance village conceived by the
Pope PIO II and nestled between the Senesi
hills.
TENUTA SAN GIORGIO
MONTALCINO
Situated at Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the
heart of the great vineyards of “Brunello” in
the world, in the town of Montalcino, the “San
Giorgio” Estate extends over a surface area of
approximately 46 hectares. Of these, 10 are
cultivated with vineyards, whilst 12 with olive
trees. The wine shop, inside the estate, offers
the possibility to purchase the wines produced
from the grapes of the renowned vineyards.
TOWARDS FLORENCE
Florence – visit to the capital of the Renaissance, between the masterpieces of the Uffizi and
the notorious Ponte Vecchio with the small
gold shops. Along the historical street centre
roads, after the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore
and the Palazzo della Signoria, you can reach
Palazzo Pitti and the Giardino di Boboli or, for
shopping lovers, a walk through the Via dei
Tornabuoni between the important boutiques
of Italian and international fashion designers.
Relais San Maurizio
Luxury SPA Resort
Località San Maurizio, 39
12058 -Santo Stefano Belbo (CN)
tel. +39 0141/841900
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