Piemonte in Autumn Tour
Piemonte Truffle Season Tour - Itinerary |
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October 7 nights/8 days (Enquire regarding precise dates)
12 people maximum so you can truly experience the best the region has to offer.
Package includes shuttle service to and from Milan airport, accommodation with Piemontese breakfast, day tours to historic villages as well as Alba and Turin (capital of Piemonte), wine tastings, entry fees, cooking class, truffle hunt and a daily main meal including a specially tailored degustation meal at a Michelin star restaurant.
(Please note below is subject to minor changes)
Day 1:
Shuttle from Milan to La Morra from bustling city to rich and fertile orchards and vineyards. Wine tasting followed by dinner in one of my favourite ristorantes in a neighbouring village.
Day 2:
Winery visit followed by a hands-on cooking class held by a renowned chef set in his restaurant where we dine with panoramic views. Free afternoon/ evening.
Day 3:
Day tour exploring historic villages, castles, breathtaking views and the famous town of Barolo. Dinner in a restaurant in a neighbouring village.
Day 4:
A visit to Alba markets is followed by a wine tasting and lunch at a prestigious winery in Treiso. A stunning drive back to La Morra through vineyards. Free evening.
Day 5:
Free day of leisure. You may wish to paint, scooter, hike, explore Alba with its grand promenade of designer shops, galleries, cathedral and museums or just sit in a café with gelato, espresso and a good book. Multi course dinner in a Michelin star restaurant overlooking spectacular views.
Day 6:
Visit the famous site of the Annual White Truffle Auction at Grinzane Cavour Castle followed by a visit to the prestigious Truffle Fair in Alba and a private Truffle Hunt in the woods. Dinner in a restaurant in the Alba region.
Day 7:
Day tour to the capital city of Piemonte - Turin. Home of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, museums, galleries, palace, piazzas and gardens. Oh.. and great food! Finish the day with a Piemontese supper.
Day 8:
Return shuttle to Milan Airport. (And then if you wish, travel further to Lake Como, Genova and Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, Venice……)
Cost of package (Land content only):
3,400 euros per person (own room)
2,950 euros per person (share double/twin room)
Villa has 8 Bedrooms. Maximum group is 12 people.
Did I mention truffle and mushroom season? Mmmm Mushroom Risotto with Parmigiano.... Fresh pasta with egg, spinach and shaved white truffle… The land of chocolate and hazelnuts…. Mmm ...
My wine consultant husband, Rob, accompanies us on this tour.
12 people maximum so you can truly experience the best the region has to offer.
Package includes shuttle service to and from Milan airport, accommodation with Piemontese breakfast, day tours to historic villages as well as Alba and Turin (capital of Piemonte), wine tastings, entry fees, cooking class, truffle hunt and a daily main meal including a specially tailored degustation meal at a Michelin star restaurant.
(Please note below is subject to minor changes)
Day 1:
Shuttle from Milan to La Morra from bustling city to rich and fertile orchards and vineyards. Wine tasting followed by dinner in one of my favourite ristorantes in a neighbouring village.
Day 2:
Winery visit followed by a hands-on cooking class held by a renowned chef set in his restaurant where we dine with panoramic views. Free afternoon/ evening.
Day 3:
Day tour exploring historic villages, castles, breathtaking views and the famous town of Barolo. Dinner in a restaurant in a neighbouring village.
Day 4:
A visit to Alba markets is followed by a wine tasting and lunch at a prestigious winery in Treiso. A stunning drive back to La Morra through vineyards. Free evening.
Day 5:
Free day of leisure. You may wish to paint, scooter, hike, explore Alba with its grand promenade of designer shops, galleries, cathedral and museums or just sit in a café with gelato, espresso and a good book. Multi course dinner in a Michelin star restaurant overlooking spectacular views.
Day 6:
Visit the famous site of the Annual White Truffle Auction at Grinzane Cavour Castle followed by a visit to the prestigious Truffle Fair in Alba and a private Truffle Hunt in the woods. Dinner in a restaurant in the Alba region.
Day 7:
Day tour to the capital city of Piemonte - Turin. Home of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, museums, galleries, palace, piazzas and gardens. Oh.. and great food! Finish the day with a Piemontese supper.
Day 8:
Return shuttle to Milan Airport. (And then if you wish, travel further to Lake Como, Genova and Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, Venice……)
Cost of package (Land content only):
3,400 euros per person (own room)
2,950 euros per person (share double/twin room)
Villa has 8 Bedrooms. Maximum group is 12 people.
Did I mention truffle and mushroom season? Mmmm Mushroom Risotto with Parmigiano.... Fresh pasta with egg, spinach and shaved white truffle… The land of chocolate and hazelnuts…. Mmm ...
My wine consultant husband, Rob, accompanies us on this tour.
This tour is also available in Spring (May/June) to showcase local cherries, stonefruits, asaparagus and spring gardens. Price will be reduced accordingly and there will be slight itinerary variances.