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FOOD & WINE ESCAPE – PIEDMONT

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With this food and wine tour, delve into northern Italy’s intoxicating spread of exquisite landscapes, delectable food and fine wines in the Piedmont region. Tour the wide boulevards of Turin, once described by architect Le Corbusier as “the city with the most beautiful natural location in the world” and one of Europe’s sublime capitals of Baroque. Marvel at one of the biggest and most spectacular royal palaces of the Savoy reign. Taste Barolo and Barbaresco wines, explore the gorgeous vineyards and acclaimed cheesemakers of Piedmont and discover the charming towns of Alba and Cuneo.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Taste the famed wines of Barolo and Barbaresco right at the source
Tour stately Turin and take in the magnificent royal palace of the Savoy family
Experience a cooking class and cheese tasting in beautiful Piedmont locales

SUMMARY

This luxury tour of Italy features 7 nights of exclusive accommodations in 4/5-star hotels or historic mansions with full buffet breakfasts (3 nights in Turin and 4 nights in Langhe). Car rental with pick up in and drop off in Turin. The tour is self-drive and is available also with private deluxe van with English speaking driver for transfers and excursions for the entire Tour. Private sightseeing walking tours with English-speaking guides, entrance fees to attractions and professional assistance for the duration of the tour are among the main inclusions. The tour starts and finishes in Turin and includes guided tours and tastings at wineries in Barolo and Barbaresco, an exclusive Italian cooking class in Alba, visits to cheese producers, a trekking excursion, a wine tasting in a castle in Cavour, your choice of Italian lifestyle experiences and much more.

8 days
7 nights

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€3600

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Days 1-3

Revel in the Grandeur of Turin

Day 1

Enjoy a gourmet welcome dinner as you settle into Turin

Day 2

Visit Turin highlights with private guide and choose one of four Italian lifestyle experiences for your own dolce vita

Day 3

Discover an Italian Lifestyle Experience at your choice

Settle into Turin, the capital of Piedmont, with a gourmet welcome dinner. The next day join your guide on the exploration of Italy’s first modern capital, taking in the Po River that flows through the city and striking vistas of majestic villas dwarfed by the Alps. Admire stunning palaces and churches built in Baroque style during the kingdom of the Savoy family, including La Venaria Reale, one of the biggest and most majestic royal palaces, recently renovated and returned to its original splendor. Spend the following day with an Italian lifestyle experience of your choice. Visit the FIAT factory to learn about the production of the legendary Italian car, opt for a Martini and Rossi tasting at the Martini Museum, indulge in the Merenda Reale tradition and the traditional coffee/hot chocolate drink called bicerin or learn about perfume-making at the perfumery of famed maker Laura Tonatto.

Days 4-5

Discover the Food and Wine Scene of Alba

Day 4

Taste some of the best Italian wines in top winery of the region

Day 5

Discover the region’s finest handcrafted cheese and dine during a meal where they star

Take in Piedmont’s amazing food scene during a cooking class, unraveling the roots of the local food and wine culture with an expert chef. Learn to make typical dishes from the Langhe and Roero regions in the scenic hillside setting surrounded by vineyards, then feast on a dinner you’ve created. Experience the famous Barbaresco and Barolo wines during winery visits and tastings at the top producers in the area. Visit the recently opened WIMU (Wine Museum), located in Castello di Barolo. Head out on an excursion dedicated to the area’s handcrafted cheeses by renowned local producers. Enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant, where cheese features as the main ingredient in dishes like the famous gnocchi al castelmagno

Days 6-8

Trek the Striking Scenery of Piedmont

Day 6

Trek through breathtaking scenery, taking in vineyard, valley and castle views and set out for winery tours and tastings of famed Barbaresco and Barolo wines

Day 7

Visit Castello di Grinzane Cavour and sample the finest wines and grappas from Piedmont

Day 8

Depart Italy from Turin

Head out on a trekking excursion through the pretty vineyards and into the hamlets of this enchanting land. Admire the breathtaking scenery and landscapes along the banks of the Tanaro River, in the world-famous Barbaresco crus or across hills and vineyards while exploring the Barolo castles. Visit the Castello di Grinzane Cavour as well as the Enoteca Regionale Piemontese Cavour, a tasting room inside the castle itself, a prestigious showcase for the very best of Piedmontese wines and grappas. Finish your tour back in Turin, the city where the tour started.

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