A tour to discover the rich wine and food traditions and historical heritage of the Piedmont region, an unforgettable experience involving all the senses. Pleasurable days spent among rolling hills covered with vineyards, elegant palaces dating back to the former Italian Kingdom, ancient cellars, tiny streets and traditional fresh produce markets, imposing castles and antique shops, savouring some of the best foods and excellent wines that Italy has to offer.

ITINERARY
DAY 1 POLLENZO (BRA) ARRIVAL
Arrival to the Albergo Corte Albertina hotel in Pollenzo, near Bra. Time to settle in. Dinner in the hotel restaurant that will be dedicated to the products of the Slow Food Presidia of Piedmont. Overnight stay. (D)
Accommodation: 3*charming hotel or residences
DAY 2 LA MORRA, CARMAGNOLA
Morning departure for a tour of the wonderful Barolo vineyards. We suggest a first stop at the La Morra scenic viewpoint, where you can admire the hills and surrounding vineyards. Visit an historic wine cellar and taste their extraordinary wines accompanied by some of the typical local produce of Langa. Departure for Carmagnola and visit a cheese producer, learn something about the cheese-making process and have a tasting. Overnight stay. (B/T/T)
DAY 3 BARBARESCO, CHERASCO, MONTEFORTE D’ALBA
Morning departure for Barbaresco to visit the typical cellars, which boast several top class historical vineyards and a range of quality wines. Introduction and tasting of a selection of Barbaresco wines. We suggest: departure to Cherasco to visit the old historical centre, free time to wander around the little streets which house the traditional workshops which produce the delightful ‘Baci di Cherasco’ (dark chocolates with hazelnuts). Afternoon transfer to Monforte d’Alba to visit wine cellars; introduction and tasting of his exclusive wines accompanied by local products. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.. (B/T/T)
DAY 4 NIZA MONFERRATO, ASTI
Morning departure for Nizza Monferrato. Located deep in the heart of the Monferrato, Nizza Monferrato is “a working man’s town”. The vineyards literally come to the edge of the city. We suggest to visit the city. Lunch at typical “Trattoria”. In the afternoon departure for Asti. Stop at “Torronificio” for a tasting of the typical chocolate sweets and nougats. We suggest: visit the city of Asti, which is the provincial capital of one of most important wine areas in Italy and lends its name to some illustrious wines. Back to your hotel and overnight stay. (B/L/T)
DAY 5 POLLENZO, GRINZANE CAVOUR
Morning in Pollenzo, stroll through the centre, a visit of the Wine Bank for a tasting. Afternoon departure to Grinzane Cavour to visit and taste some of the Piedmont DOC and DOCG wines, especially those from Langa and Roero. Overnight stay. (B/T/T)
DAY 6 DEPRTURE
Breakfast. End of our services. (B)
Meal legend: B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner T= Tasting
INCLUSIONS
- 5-night accommodation at a 3* charming and historical residences
- 7 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner ,
- 7 guided tasting Piedmont’s slow food wines and presidia products cooking lesson
Not included · Flights · Car rental · cities tax · beverages · gratuities · monuments and museum entrances · travel insurance
Possible to book the following options (on request – $)
- Flights from Canada
- Car rental
- Private car with driver
- Pre/post tour
To book this package – please contact your travel agent !
Hotel Option or similar |
REGIONS- AREA – or similar |
3* |
Piedmont |
3* residence – upon confirmation
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Price in CAD$, per person starting from, double occupancy |
Land only |
Rates for 2021 |
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Jan 20th to April 10th |
$ 1085 |
April 11th to Sept 11th |
$ 1200 |
September 12th to Nov 28th |
$1350 |
November 29th to December 20th |
$ 1085 |
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Single room supplement- on request |
From $ 370 to $ 680 |
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