Tour description
PIEDMONT SMALL GROUP TOUR
Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the Piedmont region.Immersed in tradition as old as the towns that fostered it,Piedmont’s cuisine is the toast of Italy.It is home to the Slow Food movement, Alba truffles and big-hitting Barolo wines.The rolling hills,valleys and towns of Piedmont are northern Italy’s specialist pantry,weighed down with sweet hazelnuts,rare white truffles, Arborio rice and Nebbiolo grapes that metamorphose into Barolo and Barbaresco wines.This is Piedmont, which boasts one of Italy’s finest wine growing regions, contains the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Langhe area.Throughout this culinary discovery, partake in a local wine appreciation lesson from a master sommelier; experience the thrill of a truffle hunt; visit an aged cheese producer; partake in a cooking class; visit the region’s capital Turin and picturesque towns of Alba and Barolo; relax in two magnificent rural retreats; and indulge in food, wine, and truffles at wineries.
We have a real passion for Piedmont and look forward to sharing it with you !
- Guaranteed departure small group travel: small, intimate group limited to 12/14 participants only!
- Guided tour of the the magnificent city of TURIN
- Popular UNESCO World heritage sites
- Celebrated Piemontese food and wine
- Learn about local traditions, products, environment, and varieties of truffles in Piedmont
- Try your hand at finding truffles with the help of an experienced hunter and dog
- Step inside the UNESCO-listed Castle of Grinzane Cavour
- Stop at the village of La Morra and soak in panoramic views of the LANGHE REGION
- Local Markets and Cheese Tastings
- BAROLO and BARBARESCO wine tastings
- Experienced local Tour guide to accompany you throughout your journey
- Transportation on tour, via private air-conditioned luxury 20 seater mini-van
- Included hotel city tax
- No hidden extras
- Our regional meals: All breakfasts,3 dinners, 3 light lunches (main meals include regional wine, mineral water, local coffee or tea only)
- Activity level: Moderate
- Early arrival/Late stay options: The tour will begin with transfers from Turin airport to the center and end with transfers to the airport in Turin at scheduled times. We suggest arriving a day or two before your tour begins to allow ample time to get over jet lag and be well-rested for the first few days of your tour.
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- Trip Interruption & Cancellation insurance is not included. We highly recommend Travelex-Insurance.com to protect your vacation.
- Purchase of European Travel & Health insurance is strongly recommended
- TURIN,”TURIN PALACE HOTEL” or similar (3 nights)
- THE LANGHE,”HOTEL CASTELLO DI SANTA VITTORIA“or similar (2 nights)
- AOSTA”HOTEL DUCA D’AOSTA” or similar (2 nights)
PIEDMONT SMALL GROUP TOUR
PIEDMONT TRAVEL ITINERARY
SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM TURIN TO TURIN
DAY 1: WELCOME TO PIEDMONT & TURIN
Welcome to beautiful Turin, the capital of Piedmont. Arrive at Turin airport and travel to the city center for the first three nights stay at a lovely boutique hotel, close to the city’s architecturally treasures. At 6.00 pm meet your tour director for a welcome drink followed by dinner in a tavern where you will feel like one of the family. Eat like a local! Overnight in TURIN
DAY 2: THE HEART AND SOUL OF TURIN
Mention Turin and most people will think of industry and prosperity. It is certainly an economic powerhouse but it is also a town of grace and charm, with the Alps in the background, rolling hills close to the city center, the River Po running through it, long tree-lines streets of Baroque architecture, elegant arcades of shops and excellent museums. After breakfast, meet your city guide for a discovery of the extravagant red brick facade of the baroque Palazzo Carignano, Piazza Castello, the elegant Royal Palace, the majestic San Carlo Square, as well as some antique courtyards, real hidden gems of Turin. You will fall in love with the Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin and former Jewish synagogue, which now hosts the stunning Cinema Museum. Here we experience the panoramic lift to a terrace from which you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city. After a taste of local Turin BICERIN, you will experience at your own pace the Egyptian Museum, featuring Italy’s most impressive collection of Egyptian antiquities.Dinner is on your own at one of the many charming restaurants around. Overnight in TURIN
DAY 3: VENARIA ROYAL PALACE & HANDS-ON-COOKING CLASS
Today’s trip takes you to visit to the striking REGGIA DI VENARIA, one of the most amazing Royal Residencies of Italy. the greatest abode of the Royal Family. This imposing structure inspired the French architects during the project of renovation of the Palace of Versailles, near Paris. Built in the second half of the 1600 by command of the Savoy Duke Charles Emmanuel that gave it as a gift to his wife, the palace presents the main central building as well as the largest park of the region. After a guided tour of the palace, we’ll return to Turin for a HANDS-ON-COOKING CLASS where we learn how to prepare both typical Piedmontese and northern Italian dishes. We then sit together for a relaxing lunch and enjoy what has been prepared.Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight in TURIN
DAY 4: TRUFFLE HUNTING, GRINZANE CASTLE & THE LANGHE REGION
This morning we depart for the Piedmont countryside, Italy’s picturesque region of mountains and valleys, vineyards, castles and incredible cuisine. We embark on an unforgettably experience, TRUFFLE HUNTING! You’ll be guided along a scenic wooded trail by a professional Trifulau (truffle hunter) and his trusty dog. Along the way, you’ll learn about the local history and traditions, as well as the many unique products that this area has to offer. The highlight of this adventure is undoubtedly discovering the world-famous, prized white truffles of Alba. And of course, no truffle hunt is complete without a tasting of fresh truffle pasta with wine tasting pairing. Later on, we explore the GRINZANE CASTLE, a fairy tale castle, nestled among the vines, which was constructed during the 11th century. The views of the surrounding countryside bursting with season colors are jaw dropping. Dinner is included this evening in the hotel restaurant. Overnight in THE LANGHE
DAY 5: BACKROAD NEIVE,BEAUTIFUL ALBA & THE BARBARESCO AREA
Our day starts with a drive to ALBA, the city of the 100 towers. En route, we stop for a stroll in the medieval hamlet of NEIVE, rich of history and beauty. This tiny village boasts well-preserved structures from the Middle Ages, including several notable churches. But Neive is mostly famous for its local wines: Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto d’Alba, and Moscato d’Asti. Upon arrival in ALBA, our local guide will take us on a guided tour through the town narrow streets to taste some of the gourmet specialties that have put this region on the map: truffles, cheeses, chocolates and so on. Alba is a pleasant agricultural centre, famous for its wine, hazelnuts and white truffles. As with so many Roman towns, Alba is built over Roman ruins; we will be stopping along the way to see some of the them. Later in the day we reach BARBARESCO, a small and charming town famous for its precious wine – Barbaresco. From its picturesque location, surrounded by vineyards, to the winding roads and 11th century tower that watches over it all, this village is rich in history and character. At its heart is the production of Barbaresco wine – It is hard to believe these famous big and bold reds come from such a tiny hamlet. We’ll visit Barbaresco and ascend its tower to take in the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with vineyards as far as the eye can see. We’ll cap of the day with a visit to another family-run, boutique winery passionate about their wines and wine making process. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight in THE LANGHE
DAY 6: ENCHANTING ASTI, LA MORRA, THE BAROLO WINE REGION & AOSTA VALLEY
Today’s trip starts with a visit to the medieval wine-country town of ASTI, where our local guide will introduce us the charming cobblestones streets. Renowned for its spumante, Asti is a noble city of medieval towers and elegant churches. The verdant area just south of Turin is one of Italy’s most famous wine-producing regions, rivaled only by Tuscany. It’s best known for its full-bodied reds like Barolo and Barbaresco. We then continue to the village of LA MORRA from where one enjoys breathtaking views over vineyards dotted with medieval castles, the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Langhe Hills. We’ll go wine-tasting and tour the cantinas at one of the area’s most elegant wine venues, where you will understand why BAROLO wine is one of Italy’s most distinguished. Then we continue to the tiny village of BAROLO, dominated by the Castello Falletti, once owned by the powerful Falletti banking family. Overnight in AOSTA
DAY 7: IN LOVE AOSTA “ROME OF THE ALPS”
Today’s visit take you to discover the small region of VALLE D’AOSTA and AOSTA, a beautiful city founded by the Romans in 25 B.C. Many traces of that time are still visible, such as the Arch of Augustus, the Porta Praetoria, the Roman theater, and the town walls. We enjoy a guided walking tour of the historical center and visit its striking Roman remains. We then end the morning with a sample the delicious Alpine cheese made with milk from unique cows from the Aosta Valley—the Italian Pezzata Rossa and the Pezzata Nera cows. Of course the cheese goes best with a good glass of wine. The afternoon is at leisure to soak up the Aosta beauty. In the evening enjoy your last dinner sharing travel memories and toasting new friends. Overnight stay in AOSTA
DAY 8: ARRIVEDERCI ITALIA
Group Transfer to Turin airport, train station, or hotel. Flights home must be booked no earlier than noon.
2024 Tour Price: € 3,800 Single Supplement: € 500 currency converter
Prices are per person based on double room occupancy
Thank you for an excellent tour of the Piedmont!
Just wanted to let you know that Clare and I really enjoyed our tour, the first time in Italy for me. It’s a beautiful region that was well worth exploring, and the tour guides did a great job filling us with sights and information. The cuisine and the wine were also first-rate, and the cooking class and truffle hunt/picnic are things we won’t soon forget. The pace of the tour was excellent for us to explore on our own or just relax at poolside for an afternoon. It was an excellent experience, and we hope to join you again on a future tour. Thanks for delivering such a wonderful experience! Here’s a picture for you that we took while enjoying sunset and a glass of wine at the hotel.
In Love With The Piedmont Tour
Ciao Aldo,
I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed the Piedmont Tour tremendously. It was probably one of the best tours we have ever been on. Felicity Moran was a great guide and was matched perfectly with this tour through Piedmont. All the hotels were excellent, and all our group meals were all culinary experiences that were not to be missed. I especially enjoyed touring the various vineyards and sampling their wines. The truffle hunt was also a once in a lifetime experience. All the small towns in the Barolo and Barbaresco area were especially memorable since Clara and I appreciate the fine wines of this area. Going to Aosta was a great way to end the tour along with its Roman history. The itinerary was perfectly planned. Each day was a memorable experience at a leisurely pace. Thanks again for a great tour and experience visiting Piedmont and Aosta.
