Villa Cheti perfectly combines rest and nature but if you wish to explore the area you can arrange every day a different journey to plunge in the senses of Monferrato.<\/p>\n
We invite you to discover herebelow few itineraries so to fix your trip according to what inspires you the most: culture, fitness, rest, nature, food and wine:<\/p>\n
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- Perfumes, Panorama, Colours<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Wellness and beauty<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Flavors and Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We will be happy to give you all the support to organize your trip and to welcome you back\u00a0in this peaceful countryside so you can relax by the pool enjoying the last sun of the day.<\/p>\n
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Villa Cheti is located in the heart of an area, between Piedmont<\/strong> and Liguria<\/strong>, rich in terms of oenology, gastronomy and culture. Here is a “flash” on tour opportunities around Villa Cheti:<\/p>\n
*\u00a0<\/strong> not to miss the Langhe<\/strong>, home of the White Truffle of Alba<\/em>, of red wines among the most appreciated as Barolo<\/em> and Barbaresco<\/em> and of tasty and refined cheese (the experts cannot miss the Fair of Cheese<\/a> in Bra). On your way it should be worth to visit the Falletti<\/em> and Grinzane Cavour Castles<\/em>.<\/p>\n
*<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0if you are “shopaholic<\/em><\/strong>” looking for good price and high quality shopping of well-known Italian brands you should not miss McArthur’s Glen outlet<\/strong> in Serravalle Scrivia<\/strong> and Mondovicino outlet<\/strong> in Mondov\u00ec<\/strong> both at approximately one hour drive from Villa Cheti.<\/p>\n
*<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0on your way to Mondov\u00ec<\/em>, where one of the outlet store is located, you might visit the Santuario of Vicoforte – Regina Montis Regalis<\/a>, a monumental church located in the commune of Vicoforte. \u00a0It is known for having the largest elliptical cupola in the world.<\/p>\n
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*<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0around Villa Cheti: Valenza<\/strong> is well-known worldwide for high quality golden jewels<\/strong> production; \u00a0Alessandria<\/strong> is famous for hats production such as Borsalino<\/strong> (or fedora<\/strong>) hat and Novi Ligure<\/strong> for its delicious chocolate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
*<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0in your way to Turin<\/strong> (less than 2 hours drive from Villa Cheti) you might visit the residences of Savoy<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n
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- Stupinigi Hunting Residence<\/em><\/strong>, elegant and sumptuous residence that celebrates the myth of Diana and the hunting passion of the Savoy Royal Family;<\/li>\n
- The Castle of Rivoli<\/em><\/strong> for those who love contemporary art.<\/li>\n
- Castle Agli\u00e9<\/em><\/strong> in the northern part of Turin, where you will find a rich collection of antiques;<\/li>\n
- Villa of the Queen<\/em><\/strong> in Turin just beyond the Po, which is worth the trip.<\/li>\n
- We also recommend a visit to the Venaria Reale<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0in Turin<\/strong>, you should taste the delicious chocolate, the small pastries like Baci di dama<\/em> and the bicerin<\/em> (a very special coffee).<\/p>\n
Do not miss the annual meeting with the Salone del Gusto!<\/p>\n
UNUSUAL<\/em><\/strong>: You can also see Turin<\/strong> from a different perspective by choosing a walk in the Po river by boat or on the original tram cars, dated 1934, from the Sassi station.<\/p>\n
In Turin<\/strong> you cannot miss the Museo Egizio<\/a> the world’s second largest collection of Egyptian antiquities after the one in Cairo. \u00a0The museum is specialized in Egyptian archaeology and anthropology.<\/p>\n
*<\/strong>\u00a0 in Piedmont<\/strong> there are many places to visit but we recommend a trip to Lake Maggiore<\/strong> and the Borromean Islands<\/strong>, very nice and romantic.<\/p>\n
*<\/strong>\u00a0 the beaches<\/strong>\u00a0in Liguria<\/strong> can be reached by car or by train in roughly 1:30 from Villa Cheti. The Riviera delle Palme<\/em><\/strong> and the beaches of Albisola, Noli, Finale, Alassio<\/em> and the Riviera dei Fiori<\/strong><\/em> and the beaches of Sanremo, Bordighera<\/em> are easily accessible.\u00a0Just a bit \u00a0further even though wonderful, especially in springtime, the botanical gardens of Villa Hanbury<\/strong><\/em> in Ventimiglia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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*\u00a0 Genoa<\/strong>, the city of Colombo, at the seaside is at about an hour drive from Villa Cheti. \u00a0You may enjoy a beautiful view of the harbor<\/em> and the city<\/em> going up on the Bigo<\/em> designed by Renzo Piano; visiting the Aquarium<\/a> or the Palaces of Rolli<\/a> (UNESCO heritage) or the historic center of the town<\/em> (the largest in Europe) while tasting focaccia<\/em> or farinata<\/em>, two of its culinary specialties.<\/p>\n
\n - The Castle of Rivoli<\/em><\/strong> for those who love contemporary art.<\/li>\n
- Wellness and beauty<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n