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A Taste for Tradition and Cultural Heritage in Piedmont

(An Edible Destinations Epic Culinary Journey)

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$4,998 USD *
(For One Person, Double Occupancy)
* Plus taxes. Tours sold on an availability basis.
7 days | 6 nights

Enjoy the Elegance and Traditions of Piedmont's
Hilltop Castles, Vine-Filled Valleys, Breathtaking Landscapes, Exquisite Gastronomy and Its Wines!

Commanding a prominent position in the northwest portion of Italy, and host to the Slow Food movement, is the region of Piedmont. Bordering both France and Switzerland, with the stunning Alps as its backdrop, you will find an area known for sophisticated cuisine and extraordinary wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. While this tour is designed as an introduction to the region, it is nevertheless rich in orchestrated experiences. Piedmont's diverse landscape will leave you spellbound with its plains of the Po Valley to the mountain peaks of Monviso and Monte Rosa, to the gently rolling hills of the Apennines. Here you will find everything from medieval abbeys, magnificent castles, breathtaking baroque towns and beautiful alpine villages. From your immersive cooking class, Barolo wine tastings, truffle hunting, touring through Italy's first capital city of Turin, to spelunking with Spumante as you navigate the underground cathedrals of Canelli…you'll find Piedmont to be a superb destination for food, wine and truffle connoisseurs.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations
Round-Trip Malpensa Airport Transfers
6 breakfasts
2 dinners in selected local restaurants with tasting menu by the chef, water, coffee and paired wines
1 lunch in a selected local eatery with 3-courses tasting menu, water, coffee and 1 glass of wine
Visit to one of the Undergroud Cathedrals in Canelli – Unesco Site - with final tasting of sparkling
Underground Cathedrals of Canelli Tour
Spumante Wine Tasting
Barbaresco Wine Region Tour
Truffle Hunt & Tastings in Langhe
Turin Guided Tour
Hands On Cooking Class
Barolo Wine Region Tour
Guided Walking Tour in Alba
Farewell Dinner
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
Available dates are May 13 - 19, 2024 and October 14 - 20, 2024. Groups may inquire about other weeks.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Arrival in Piedmont | Airport Transfers | Welcome Dinner
After landing at the Malpensa airport, your tour leader will greet you and bring you to the private bus that will transfer you to your hotel located in one of the most picturesque villages in the Langhe region, right on the top of a hill. You will have some time to rest before enjoying a tasting dinner, served at the hotel restaurant paired with some of the most famous Piedmont wines.
Day 2
Traditional Piedmonte Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, there will be a sumptuous buffet awaiting you with coffee, croissants, small pastries, charcuterie, local cheeses, cereal, fruit juice, fruit salads and fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt and a vast selection of gluten free options.
Underground Cathedrals of Canelli with Spumante Wine Tastings | Lunch | Barbaresco Wine Region Tour
In Italy, making wine is a sacred art. This tour will provide you with the opportunity to see the iconic "Underground Cathedrals" of Canelli, where winemakers have stored their sublime Spumante for centuries. The subterranean rooms under the medieval hamlet are UNESCO recognized masterpieces of engineering and architecture, their vaulted ceilings reminiscent of the styles found in churches. The 12 miles of these tunnel-like interconnected rooms are lined with wine barrels and brick and illuminated with a magical light, creating a breathtaking effect. The divine sparkling wine, Asti, uses moscato grapes that then need to age in the constant temperatures, which the "cathedrals" provide. Try a glass of this unique "Spumante" wine before heading to lunch in a typical local Trattoria. Before heading back to the hotel, you'll stop for a panoramic tour of the Barbaresco wine area, including a visit to Nieve, one of the most charming towns in Italy.
Day 3
Traditional Piedmonte Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, there will be a sumptuous buffet awaiting you with coffee, croissants, small pastries, charcuterie, local cheeses, cereal, fruit juice, fruit salads and fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt and a vast selection of gluten free options.
Truffle Hunt & Tastings in Langhe | Lunch
Today, you will meet the "King" of typical Langhe products - the Truffle. You will participate in an exciting truffle hunting demonstration with a local trifolau and his trained dog. Enjoy an idyllic walk in the silence of the woods to discover the secrets of the prestigious local white truffles. This special experience continues at the truffle hunter's farmhouse where you will have lunch with a Black Truffle tasting menu.
Day 4
Traditional Piedmonte Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, there will be a sumptuous buffet awaiting you with coffee, croissants, small pastries, charcuterie, local cheeses, cereal, fruit juice, fruit salads and fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt and a vast selection of gluten free options.
Torino Walking Tour | Free Time in Turin
After some free time to relax and have breakfast at your leisure, the private transfers will take you for an afternoon tour of Italy's first capital city, Turin. A private guide will show you the most important sites of this fascinating area, heralded for its prime examples of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical and Art Nouveau architecture. To conclude the tour you can even try one of the city's most famous culinary contributions: the elegant "Bicerin" coffee drink. Then you will have some time to enjoy the old center on your own; in its overflowing heart, you will find art galleries, shops, parks, museums, and some fabulous lunch spots. Following your afternoon meal on your own, the private transfers will take you back to the hotel.
Day 5
Traditional Piedmonte Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, there will be a sumptuous buffet awaiting you with coffee, croissants, small pastries, charcuterie, local cheeses, cereal, fruit juice, fruit salads and fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt and a vast selection of gluten free options.
Hands On Cooking Class & Lunch | Barolo Wine Region Tour
In the morning, dive right into an immersive, hands-on cooking class featuring local specialties and wine. Enjoy the fruits of your labor during the 3-course lunch that follows. After lunch, you'll head out on a panoramic tour to the Barolo wine region, with stops along the way in iconic towns, such as Barolo itself. Enjoy your afternoon in this iconic symbol of the Langhe hills.
Day 6
Traditional Piedmonte Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, there will be a sumptuous buffet awaiting you with coffee, croissants, small pastries, charcuterie, local cheeses, cereal, fruit juice, fruit salads and fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt and a vast selection of gluten free options.
Guided Walking Tour in Alba | Farewell Dinner
"Alba" in Italian means "sunrise." Alba is the Unesco Creative City for Gastronomy and the Capital of Langhe Hills. The ancient town reveals its unique appeal in the picturesque charm of numerous towers and houses dating back thousands of years. Today, the towers continue to be the dominant feature of the old town center, where you can admire churches, bell towers, porticos, and public and private buildings testifying to their splendid history. At the same time, lovely boutiques, elegant typical products shops, and art exhibits show its vivid and cosmopolitan attitude in a characteristic and traditional frame. Enjoy lunch or even do further wine tastings on your own, following your guided walking tour. In the evening, private transfers will bring you to your final farewell dinner.
Day 7
Traditional Piedmonte Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, there will be a sumptuous buffet awaiting you with coffee, croissants, small pastries, charcuterie, local cheeses, cereal, fruit juice, fruit salads and fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt and a vast selection of gluten free options.
Check-Out and Departure
With many new memories – and perhaps some souvenirs and samples to share with your loved ones back home – take the private transfers to back to the Malpensa airport for your return flight. Buon viaggio!
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I have used Epitourean 3 times so far and each trip has been a delight. A chance to experience local culture, food, and wine in a small group format with a lot of attention paid to all the details that make a trip memorable. I have been to the trip in Puebla, for the Day of the Dead festivities in 2021, Piedmont for the alba truffle hunt in 2022 , and most recently to Santa Barbara in 2023. I always leave full not only with food and wine, but great memories, and new friends. I plan to travel with them again as soon as I can.
Mani - October 2022
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