We Love —
- Exploring the beautiful wine region of Piedmont, located at the foot of the Alps and true gourmet paradise.
- Visiting the cosy provincial town of Asti, known for its fine wines, 13th-century towers and its impressive cathedral.
- Going truffle hunting with a real tartufaio and learning more about the local history and traditions of the region's typical products.
- Tasting the distinctive flavours of regional cuisine such as partridge, pheasant, wild duck, quail or funghi porcini, wild mushrooms and, of course, the widely acclaimed tartufo bianco, the white truffle.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Welcome to Piedmont, literally translated as 'at the foot of the mountain'. So this is where you will find this beautiful region, in the north-west of Italy, on the southern side of the French and Swiss Alps. The mountain range forms a majestic backdrop that is never far away, no matter where you are in Piedmont. Join us as we explore what is often considered 'the most Italian region' of all of the Italian continent and known as a true paradise for foodies. Taste the region's delicious wines and join us on a very memorable truffle hunt!
Itinerary:
3-night tour:
Day 1: Arrival at Tigliole
Day 2: Visit Asti + wine tasting
Day 3: Truffle hunting
Day 4: Departure
5-night tour:
Day 1: Arrival at Tigliole
Day 2: Visit Asti + wine tasting
Day 3: Truffle hunting
Day 4: Visit to Alba
Day 5: Free day
Day 6: Departure
Buon viggio!
Your Itinerary In Detail —
3-Night Tour
DAY: 1 Arrival
- Arrive in Piedmont at Tigliole d'Asti Hotel "Ca Vittoria"
- Enjoy some free time for a first visit to the village
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 2: Visit Asti + wine tasting
- Visit the city of Asti and the Langa Astigiana
- Asti, a medieval town characterised by its red brick towers, reveals its link with the land and, in particular, with local wine production. We recommend visiting the collegiate church of San Secondo, the baptistery of San Pietro and the Palazzo Alfieri.
- In the afternoon, take a tour through the beautiful landscapes, passing several picturesque villages such as Isola d'Asti, Nizza Monferrato, Canelli, Castiglione Tinella, and Costigliole d'Asti and enter the production area of Moscato d'Asti, a fresh-sweet sparkling white wine made from the Moscato Bianco grape.
- Visit a local winery and enjoy a wine tasting in a local Piedmontese wine cellar
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 3: Truffle hunting
- After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore some of the surroundings.
- Experience an authentic "truffle hunt" during the day with a brief explanation of the local products.
- Depart on a guided tour to the natural truffle fields, experiencing a real truffle picking along a picturesque path with rest stops.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 4: Departure
- After breakfast, leave for the airport today for your flight home
5-Night Tour
DAY 1 to DAY 3: Same as the 3-night tour
DAY 4: Visit Alba
- Depart towards Alba, the main centre of the Langhe.
- Alba is a town with a medieval centre, towers and tower houses with an evocative nineteenth-century atmosphere. Further south, you reach Grinzane Cavour. Here begins a path that runs along the ridges that make up "Le Langhe" (literally the thinned-out ridge of a chain of hills).
- You can visit La Morra, a medieval town with stunning views or Barolo, a small wine village best known for the wine of the same name grown in the area. In almost every street you will find one or more enoteche selling top local wines.
- You can wander a bit through the streets around Via Roma, but must absolutely have seen Barolo's castle: Castello Falletti.
DAY 5: Free day
- Enjoy a free day to rest. Put on your hiking boots and take a brisk walk through the beautiful surroundings, then slip your feet under the table at a local restaurant and sample all the goodies this region has to offer.
- You can visit Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region, and one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.
- The city of Martinis, Lavazza coffee, Eataly and Fiat... this northern Italian city has a beautiful history, overflows with restaurants and trendy places, fun shops and museums and is also very atmospheric.
DAY 6: Departure
- After breakfast, leave for the airport today for your flight home
Your Hotels —
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During your trip, you will stay the a Standard Room at hotel Ca' Vittoria (or equivalent).
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Your journey to Piedmont —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destination —
Piedmont
Are you looking for a charming break?
Romantic, refined, bucolic, Piedmont has it all. With its mix of culture and magical landscapes, this region will never cease to seduce and surprise you. Escape to verdant countryside, where the hustle and bustle of the city is a distant memory. Authenticity, calm and a relaxing atmosphere are the watchwords here. Discover all that Piedmont has to offer.
