9th - 16th Sept. 2024
From 3,700 USD
Max group size: 16
TRAVEL SNAPSHOT
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Ho Nguyen: Los Angeles Pickleball “Guru” & founder of Santa Monica Pickleball Club
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Many UNESCO World Heritage sites
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Best wine and food tasting
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History, culture and Italian traditions
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Royal palaces, monuments, sanctuaries, small villages, etc.
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Fashon & Design in Milan
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Breathtaking lakes and mountains
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Cooking classes
Airport: Malpensa (MXP), Italy
*More details in the section USEFUL INFO
Detailed Program
Day 1
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You will arrive to the Airport of Malpensa (MXP) and we will take care of the transport from the airport to the Resort
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You will have time to set in the structure and enjoy all the services offered by the resort (pool, spa, pickleball court etc)
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Welcome Dinner
Day 2
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9- 11 am two hours at the pickleball courts for training and play
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12-5 pm we will move to Mount Oropa Sanctuary (World Heritage Site from 2003) for typical Alps lunch: Then we will visit the biggest Sanctuary in the Alps and discover its ancient cult of the Black Madonna
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Freetime in Biella or in our resort
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Pizza Making Experience & Dinner
Day 3
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9-11 am two hours at the pickleball courts for training and play
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Light lunch in resort (merenda sinoira) like a real Piedmontese, with tasting of local cold cuts, sauces, jams and cheeses
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After Lunch we will move to Lake Maggiore & we will do a Boat Trip to Borromean Islands.
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Themed Dinner in our Resort
Day 4
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9 am -11 am two hours at the pickleball courts for training and play
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Light lunch in resort
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After Lunch we will move to Lake Orta for a & Boat Trip to Isola San Giulio, of the most Picturesque places in the whole Italy
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Pasta Making Experience & Dinner
Day 5
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After breakfast we will spend the whole day to visit TORINO, the first Capital of Italy and Seat of the King of Italy. Its historic center is a gem of Baroque and neoclassical art, with monuments such as the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Palace, and Palazzo Madama. There are a lot of important museums, such as the Egyptian Museum, one of the most important Egyptian museums in the world. Torino is also the city of magic, automobiles, and chocolate. Here was invented the GIANDUIOTTO, the famous chocolate and hazelnut candy.
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Themed Dinner & Relax in our resort
Day 6
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9-12 am two hours at the pickleball courts for training and play
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Light lunch in resort (merenda sinoira) like a real Piedmontese, with tasting of local cold cuts, sauces, jams and cheeses
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2-4 pm move to Candelo, to reach it’s wonderful RICETTO, a medieval fortified village that was once used as a refuge, a granary, and a wine cellar.
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5-10 pm we will go to one of the most renowned wine producers in Piedmont. We will walk among their vineyards, visit their cellars, and taste their best wines. Finally, if the weather permits, we will have dinner by candlelight directly in the vineyards
Day 7
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After breakfast we will spend the whole day to visit MILANO: From the stunning architecture of the Duomo to the world-class museums and galleries, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The city is home to the most vibrant fashion & design scene of the World (and also a delicious food scene).
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Farewell Dinner
Day 8
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Wake up and move to Malpensa Airport (MXP)
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Time to say Good-Bye…. And for sure, we will meet to the next Pickleball Italy Trip
Important information about the itinerary: Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and will make every effort to provide equally appealing alternatives when adjustments need to be made. We appreciate your understanding.
Payment
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Double Room - USD 3,700 (per person when sharing a room) - initial deposit $2,500 ($1,250 per person)
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Single Room - USD 4,300 (solo traveler with private room) - initial deposit $1,500
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Suite Room - USD 5,900 (per person special room with private spa) - initial deposit $3,600 ($1,800 per person)
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NO PICKLEBALL OPTION: if you are not playing Pickleball, just tell us, and you will receive a 200 USD discount from the total price
Please note that only one deposit is necessary to reserve a double or suite room for two guests.
Initial deposit will be always deducted from your grand total (listed above).
If you travel alone but you selected a double room (to be shared), please note that is possible to have two beds in one room (one bed for each person). Just write it in the additional notes so that we are aware.
After submitting your reservation request, to secure your reservation, we would require a credit card payment or a bank transfer with the deposit within 10 days from the submission of the reservation request. All the necessary information for the deposit will be provided via email after your submission of the reservation request.
After placing your initial deposit, your full payment is due 70 days prior to arrival.