J U L Y
In July we travelled from the beauty of Tuscany to the classic coast of Liguria, taking in hidden gems, luxury spas and Torino’s timeless streets.
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The brilliant @meltedandmoved shares her experience of Italy with Advisor Access. Curated by Zefiro, the itinerary for the trip took in the finest hidden gems of northwest Italy.
Head to the link in our bio for the full interview.
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The centuries old tradition of truffle hunting is brought to life in this extraordinary film.
Always highly anticipated, the culmination of the truffle hunting season is International White Truffle Fair in the medieval city of Alba, This year the fair will take place from 8 October - 4 December.
We are already curating bespoke itineraries centred around this renowned event; contact us for more information.
Posted @withregram • @beautifulstoriestold The @latimes calls The Truffle Hunters, “a rare cinematic delicacy, as carefully constructed as a Caravaggio.”
For Your Consideration in all categories including Best Documentary Feature and Best Cinematography.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and adventure-filled 2022.
From all at Zefiro 🥂🍾
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If you work within the wellness or travel industry, or at a property offering wellness retreats, we highly recommend attending @synergyretreatshow
Synergy - The Retreat Show, is a unique trade show dedicated to showcasing the best of the wellness industry.
Read more below.
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Reposted• @synergyretreatshow Are you part of the retreats industry? Taking place over three days in Ibiza in October 2022, Synergy - The Retreat Show is 100% dedicated to building this market.💚
With an eye on sustainability and the aim to shape the retreat industry to match sky-high expectations, Synergy will bring together 300 hand-picked representatives in the wellness and travel industry to collaborate and create new wellness offerings.
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ALBA > LAKE ORTA
Last night we enjoyed an exquisite dinner at a family-owned castle; one of our best kept secrets…Only open to a few exclusive guests, this home, steeped in history and culture, is a favourite stop on our tailor-made itineraries.
Transferring to the tranquil surrounds of Lake Orta, we enjoyed a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sacro Monte of San Francesco. A 17th-century complex of twenty small chapel decorated with frescoes and terracotta statues, the site is dedicated to St Francis of Assisi and has captivating views over the lake.
We then meandered back down to the pretty, medieval village of Orta for a well-earnt lunch.
The island of Orta San Giulio is also well-worth visiting, with its ancient basilica and beautiful views.
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One for the foodies…!
Italian food is celebrated around the world and where better to learn to cook it from scratch than the home of one of the rarest and most richly prized ingredients on earth, the Italian White Truffle?
To begin, we made Tajarin, a pasta made from around 40 egg yolks, which gives the pasta its distinctive saffron colour. The dough is then divided into thin ribbons, resembling delicate tagliatelle.
Once cooked the Tajarin is combined with generous helpings of butter, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt and the key ingredient, gauzy-thin shavings of earthy truffles.
White truffles are hard to find so swap them out for delicious black truffles if you want to try the dish at home.
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Torino is waiting for you!
It is just under a month to go before we welcome another group of discerning travellers to our beautiful city.
Named as the most popular city destination in Europe this year, Zefiro has a treasure trove of exclusive experiences and hidden gems off the beaten track.
We can’t wait to see you @keep_it_graffenried @vongraffenriedtravel @destinationeurope @meltedandmoved @farandawaytravelsbykim @swisskisafari and @bruandbru
Our itinerary through Piemonte included an exclusive stay on the magical island of Isola Bella. Lovingly restored fishermen’s apartments were our accommodation for the night.🌙
Once the last ferry leaves the island’s shores for the mainland, those afforded the privilege of staying have the island to themselves, following in the footsteps of the Borromeo family and their illustrious guests, such as Dickens, Hemingway and royalty.
�After exploring the beautiful Isola Madre, another of the Borromean Islands, the restaurant came to us and we enjoyed dinner with a private chef and maître d’ in the comfort of the apartments.
Fabio, our maître d’ created a beautiful dining table while our chef cooked up a delicious meal - with some added theatre!
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E S P R E S S O
Finding that Monday morning motivation is always tricky, most of us need a delicious caffeine hit to truly get the day started!
Whether that’s popping to our local cafe or using a machine at home, it’s a key part of the day, particularly for Italians. But how many people would know where the first espresso was made?
Of course, Torino, centre of innovation through the ages was home to the world’s first espresso coffee; could Angelo Moriondo have predicted the extent of his legacy back in 1884?
His family were the official supplier of chocolate and liqueurs to the Royal House of Savoy, and Angelo owned the Grand-Hotel Ligure and the American Bar in Via Roma. Needing to produce coffee more efficiently for his guests and customers, necessity led to invention: the espresso machine. His ingenious machine allowed his staff to produce ten cups of coffee every two minutes - hence the name espresso!
While he patented his invention he never commercialised it, leaving it to future generations to capitalise on his ideas.
As part of our itineraries, we can suggest historic cafes and local eateries to make the most of your time spent walking the city…
Z E F I R O
The regional travel specialists, we pride ourselves on our extensive local knowledge of Piedmont, Aosta Valley and Liguria.
We design bespoke itineraries, unique to each client, using our insider access to some of the region’s most exclusive properties, historic palaces and medieval castles.
Immersed in local culture, we can introduce you to authentic experiences, including family-run vineyards not found online. Join us for a breathtaking, tailor-made trip across Italy’s quintessential North West.
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