Europe

Taste of Italy

Join us for the ultimate pickleball tour of northern Italy, where expert coaching meets indulgent culinary delights and world-class wines in the most breathtaking destinations!

Oct 11th – 19th, 2027

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Where

Treviso, Milan, Alba

Group size

Activity level

6 / 10

Instruction hours

8 – 12

Play hours

5 – 10

Where you stay

See hotels below

Who it’s for: Players from novice to advanced. No age requirement.

Day by day

Day 1

ARRIVAL IN ITALY – BENVENUTI IN ITALIA!

Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Make your own way to our hotel in Treviso
Welcome dinner and orientation with your fellow travelers

*Due to the time difference, travelers from North America will need to depart at least one day before the tour start date in order to arrive on time.

Day 2

PICKLEBALL IN TREVISO

Breakfast at the hotel
Pickleball Trips clinic to sharpen your skills

Day 3

VENICE DAY TRIP

Breakfast at the hotel
Full day in Venice

Day 4

ON TO MILAN

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Travel from Treviso to Milan (about 2.5 hours)
Check in to our Milan hotel

Day 5

LAKE COMO, BELLAGIO & LUGANO

Breakfast at the hotel
Full-day excursion to the stunning vistas of Lake Como and the charming streets of Lugano
Lunch on your own in Bellagio, the “Pearl of the Lake”
Group dinner back in Milan

Day 6

OFF TO ALBA & CLINIC KICKOFF

Breakfast at the hotel
Scenic van transfer through the rolling hills to Alba, the truffle capital
3-hour Pickleball Trips clinic
Lunch on your own at the club restaurant
Check in to the hotel
Guided walking tour of Alba’s historic center
Group dinner in the heart of the city

Day 7

DINKING & DRINKING IN LANGHE

Breakfast at the hotel
3 hours of recreational play with the local club
Lunch on your own in Alba
Cellar tour and dinner among the vines in the world-famous Langhe wine region
Return to Alba

Day 8

CLINIC & ALBA AT YOUR LEISURE

Breakfast at the hotel
3-hour Pickleball Trips clinic
Lunch on your own in Alba
Free afternoon: shop for truffles, explore the towers, or relax with a gelato

Day 9

DEPARTURE – ARRIVEDERCI, ITALIA!

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Direct train from Alba to Turin Airport (TRN), about 2 hours
We recommend against booking an early-morning flight home

*Please note that the tour ends in Alba. If you are flying home from Milan instead of Turin, allow plenty of time for the journey; we’re happy to help you plan it.

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What’s included

8 nights accommodation with complimentary breakfasts
All meals excluding two lunches and two dinners
All activities including tours, entrance and guide fees, pickleball clinics, transportation within Italy

Not included

Airfare into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and out of Turin Airport (TRN)
Alcoholic beverages outside of organized tastings
Travel insurance
Transportation from Alba to your onward destination

Where you stay

Starshotel Echo Milan

The Starhotels E.c.ho. – Ecological Contemporary Hotel – is one of the first hotels in Milan created to respond to the needs of a cosmopolitan, ecologically-aware clientele. The hotel boasts one of the city’s most strategic locations, only 100 metres from the Milano Centrale Train Station and not far from the stunning new skyline of Porta Nuova, the historic centre and the city’s main cultural, shopping and entertainment hubs. At Starhotels E.c.ho., every detail has been designed to give guests a pleasant stay in a relaxed, efficient environment.

Hotel Giacomo Morra Alba – Handwritten Collection

The recently opened Hotel Giacomo Morra was born from the skillful restoration of a historic hotel in the city of Alba founded by Giacomo Morra in the early 1900s. A few metres from Piazza Michele Ferrero and Via Vittorio Emanuele, it offers a unique mix of style and contemporary design in the heart of the city. Discover the city and the Langhe through itineraries among the wonders of the area. Located in Alba, very close to the historic centre, the Giacomo Morra hotel is ideal for exploring the Langhe area. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rolling hills, perfect for food, wine lovers.

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What travelers say about this trip

★★★★★

What incredible food, everyday of the trip. Tasting wonderful wine, yes that box was checked. Guided tours through amazing city streets, oh yes! The best part, was playing pickleball with new friends in beautiful Northern Italy!!!

★★★★★

It was awesome! Would highly recommend. A great mix of pickleball and touring! Stephen and Gracie were the best! Loved every minute. Will definitely be going again!

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