The Langhe, set between the Alps and the Apennine mountains, is comprised of a rich and fertile land that produces the ‘King of truffles’ and some of the world’s best wines. You also find an infinite variety of cheese, preserved meats, refined pastries, nutella delights and chocolates that are exported the world over. Thus, gastronomy plays a major part of this tour and you will have the opportunity
to try the different local specialities, enjoying the many gourmet restaurants, wine cellars and pastry shops you find along the way. From the top of the hills you can see small picturesque villages, large elegant castles, vineyards, oak and hazelnut forests, the snow?capped mountains of the Alps that dominate the horizon
on clear days.

Indulgence in Piemonte At A Glance

*Private rooms are available on request.

Highlights :

• Price includes 6 nights accommodation with breakfasts and dinners
• Luggage transfers, route and maps
• Services of guides and transfers
• Beautiful accommodations throughout
• Spectacular views
• A wide variety of local delicacies though out the trip!
• Walk through vineyards and carefully groomed hazelnut forests

Day 1 Alba
Arrival in Alba, the mediaeval city of ‘100 towers’, where you can begin your gastronomic experience. Alba is a spa town, so you can arrive earlier and book your luxurious services to start your adventure. Dinner at hotel

Day 2 Marengo to Vergne / Barolo 12km
A taxi transfer takes you to the start of the walk in Marengo, where you follow the trail to Castiglione Faletto and La Morra, two beautiful villages that are worth while spending some time exploring. Along the route there are various wine cellars open to the public that offer our first wine tasting. Beautiful hilltop views abound. The head to Barolo, where dinner will be at a local restaurant.

Day 3 Barolo to Novello 8km
Today you pass through the idyllic Piedmont villages of Pezzole and Ciocchini, which mark the way to the village of Novello. In Barolo you will try to visit the Castello dei Marchesi Falletti and the Regional wine museum, a must for any wine connoisseur. Dinner at hotel

Day 4 Novello to Monteforte 8 km
You then descend down the orchards of Barolo to the valley and climb up again through shaded woods to the fascinating citadel of Monteforte. En route, we stop again to indulge in our second wine tasting before heading back to our hotel in town, where a gourmet dinner at our hotel awaits us.

Day 5 Cooking Lesson & optional walk 11.5 km
Transfer to Gavi in the morning to our Italian Cooking Class, where most of the ingredients are found right on the grounds. Then we enjoy the fruit of our labour at dinner. In the afternoon, we can follow to the adjacent hill, passing historic castles and return to the villa, one of the highlights of the trip, a stunningly beautiful hotel
located on a winery which produces Asti, as well as a number of other vintage wines.

Day 6 Private transfer back to Torino
En route we stop at the Designer Outlet Mall where Gucci, Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana , Loro Piana, Trussardi, Gianfranco Ferrè, Valentino, or Prada sell their clothing and accessories. The other option is to take in a city tour with all of the highlights that Torino has to offer. Overnight in Torino with farewell dinner

Day 7 Tour ends
After breakfast take to time to enjoy the city or start to head back home.

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