RIDING INTO THE NATURE
Cycling Retreat Surrounded by the Green of Collio Goriziano, Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The Retreat
Cycling Retreat
“SURROUNDED BY THE GREEN OF COLLIO GORIZIANO,
WE OFFER YOU A UNIQUE SETTING WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS
IDEAL TO JUMP ON YOUR BIKE AND
RIDE BETWEEN THE VINEYARDS”
Tucked into the far northeast corner of Italy, the region of Collio is a curve of bright and sunny hills, slopes and terraces amidst the province of Friuli Venezia Giulia on the border of Slovenia and between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Collio enjoys a mild climate with summers that are hot but not stifling and winters that are cold and often rainy, although this year’s month of May was the wettest since May 1973. Dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and local winds create a unique micro-climate. Thanks to the warm currents from the Adriatic Sea, grapes are kept dry and the mountains to the north protect the region from cold winds. The unique soil, termed Ponca, consists of layered marl and sandstone that offer elements of minerality and salinity to the wines. As you may expect, grapevines thrive in this natural environment.
Accommodation | Relaxation, Comfort and Charm
Casale in Collina | Wine Resort
Starlit skies and the calming sounds of nature – nothing more. The Casale in Collina, is where you can rekindle with your inner self without renouncing the privilege of the resort facilities and the wonderful views of the estate and castle.
Casale in Collina is located a few steps from the Castle and offers a breathtaking view of the Collio vineyards. The rooms are equipped with air conditioned, TV and with free Wi-Fi access, with spacious showers, courtesy set and hairdryer. Breakfast is served in the resort from where you will start the cycling route and discovering the beauty of this unique territory.
Gastronomy
“I believe in seasonality and the genuineness of dishes that satisfy the eye as well as the taste buds; dishes that are light and healthy. I am open to experimenting in the kitchen, but with an eye to tradition”.
How the program could be:
1st Day
- Arrival Venice airport or Trieste Airport | Transfer to the Casale in Collina Resort can be arranged for you
- Tour of the Castle Wine Resort or you can already discover the territory surrounded by vineyards
- Welcome Apero Dinner based on Friulian antipasti
2nd Day, Bike Tour: Cormons/Collio – Abbazia di Rosazzo – Tarcento
- Continental breakfast with fresh and natural products
- Day Guided Bike Tour: Cormons/Collio to Tarcento and back. On the way we will have lunch in a farmhouse among the vineyards and we will cross places of naturalistic and historical interest as Abbazia di Rosazzo, Cividale del Friuli, Faedis … until we reach Tarcento.
- On the way back we will stop in a local wine cellar for a wine tasting
3rd Day, Bike Tour: Riserva Naturale Isola della Cona – Grado
- Continental breakfast with fresh and natural products
- Day Guided Bike Tour: Riserva Naturale Isola della Cona/Grado and back. On the way we will cross places of historical interest as Palmanova, Castello di Trussio until we reach the Riseva Naturale Isola della Cona.
- Lunch at fish restaurant on the beautiful sea village of Grado.
- On the way back we will stop in a local wine cellar for a refreshing aperitivo and degustation of Friulan antipasti.
4th Day, Free Day
- Breakfast
- Free day during which you can relax in the natural setting of the Resort, enjoy moments of relaxation in the Wine-Spa and stroll through the Collio vineyards with your byke.
- Dinner: Culinary experience at Michelin Star Restaurant
5th Day, Check-Out
- Continental breakfast with fresh and natural products
- Check-Out
The Retreat Includes:
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 2 lunches (non alcoholic drinks included)
- 1 welcome apero – dinner
- 1 winery visit with wine tasting and dinner
- 1 aperitivo with degustation
- 1 culinary experience in Michelin Star restaurant (non alcoholic drinks included)
- 2 guided bike excursions includes visit to one monument and the Nature Reserve
- MTB available for the entire retreat
Extra Services
For a fully exclusive experience we offer you:
Golf & Golf Courses
The Castle’s Golf & Country Club is a gem in the heart of the Collio hills which boasts a nicely laid out course in a gently rolling landscape dotted with vineyards and olive groves. The ponds and fountains give the course a charm that only comes with age.
Vinum Spa Treatment
The treatments are carried out with natural cosmetics produced with our grapes. 10% Discount for you
Wine Therapy
- Massages and face and body beauty treatments
- Wine therapy and grappa therapy
- Chromotherapy sensory beds
- Vinum SPA: with a rich choice of massages and treatments upon request
The Retreat Not Includes:
- additional activities
- flights/train
- transfers to and from airports
- beauty treatments
- meals and drinks that are not mentioned in the program
- insurances
*Transfers to and from airports of Venezia, Treviso or Trieste can be arranged upon request
Retreat Price Based on Program and Accommodation:
Staying at Casale In Collina
Starlit skies and the calming sounds of nature – nothing more. The Casale in Collina, is where you can rekindle with your inner self without renouncing the privilege of the resort facilities and the wonderful views of the estate and castle.
Classic Room: The rooms of Casale La In Collina are elegant, comfortable and bright, furnished in a shabby chic style: Retreat in double room: € 1.650 pp | Retreat in double room – solo occupancy: € 1.950 pp
50% deposit is required to confirm the accommodation of the retreat.
Please contact
HELLO@PRINCEOFSUN.COM for more informations and to proceed with the booking confirmation of the Retreat specifying the name of the accommodation when booking.
The flexibility of the tailor-made option allows us to deliver our focussed attention exclusively to your group, whilst maintaining total privacy and discretion. We encourage you to reach out to us either by phone, or email, so we can discuss how we can best serve you with your own bespoke package.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Prices
All prices are gross prices (including taxes). The deposit is part of the gross price.
TraveLoving Retreat reserves the right to adjust prices.
All payments must be settled before the start of the service. Further details on the exact timing can be found below. Payment will be made as shown on the website.
Down Payment
To make a reservation we require a 50% deposit per person, the balance 90 days before arrival.
Bookings less than 90 days before the start of the trip: 100%
The remaining travel price is due at the latest 90 days before departure. Detailed information on payment can be found in the booking confirmation.
Cancellation
You can withdraw from the trip at any time before the start of the trip by a written statement addressed to us at hello@princeofsun.com . If you withdraw from the travel contract or do not start the trip, we can claim compensation for the travel arrangements made and for our expenses.
The cancellation fees that we can demand in the event of cancellation of the trip per registered participant are as follows, unless otherwise stated (percentage of the total price of the trip):
- Notification more than 90 days before the start of the trip: 50% of the balance paid (not including the non refundable deposit)
- Notification less than 90 days before the start of the trip: 100% of the total balance paid
In the event that TraveLoving for any reason is forced to cancel the Retreat, each participant will be fully refunded.