8 Day itinerary in Italy, Europe
Piedmont and Barolo Vineyards Trail
Discover the landscapes of the Langhe region of northern Italy set between the Alps and the Apennine mountains, famous from the rolling vineyards and the Barolo wine. This land is blessed with rich and fertile lands that produce extraordinary specialties included gourmet cheeses, delicious pastries... Read More
By Marianne, Chiara and Alessandra
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, French
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader, Tour Guide
starting point
Turin
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Wonderful walks through vineyards and hazelnut forests
Taste the rich regional gastronomy
Tiny lovely villages with welcome local people
Italy’s wine capital & timeless villages framed by the Alps
Wonderful walks through vineyards and hazelnut forests
Taste the rich regional gastronomy
Tiny lovely villages with welcome local people
Italy’s wine capital & timeless villages framed by the Alps
Itinerary
Mid Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Barolo , one of the most famous italian wine capital
There are few more enticing destinations for gourmet travelers than the Langhe region, in the heart of Piedmont that's renowned world-wide for its succulent white truffles, velvety red Barolo and Barbaresco wines and wonderful fruit. Meeting with your guide at 6pm at the hotel for the general briefing, Dinner and overnight stay in Barolo.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Walking along the small villages of Barolo – Novello - Monforte d’Alba
From Barolo descending gently to Talloria Valley we will reach Novello, a belvedere town before continuing through panoramic fields which offers views into the two neighboring valleys. The hike will end in the beautiful and elegant town of Monforte. Visit a local winery and lunch. Free time in the afternoon to relax and discover this lovely little village. Dinner not included and overnight stay in hotel in Barolo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
Gentle walk between Barolo and Castiglione Falletto. End with a fun cooking class
After breakfast a soft hike will take you to the quiet village of Castiglione Falletto. Private transfer to a local Agriturismo where you will enjoy a cooking class! Once back in Barolo, you have time to visit the famous Wine Museum and the Regional Enoteca. Dinner not included and overnight stay in Barolo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Discovering the Barbaresco wine route
Private transfer from Barolo to Neive, one of the most beautiful town in Italy. We follow the famous Barbaresco wine route, the second great appellation of the Langhe, hiking through some of the most beautiful countryside this land has to offer. Once in Barbaresco, light lunch and wine tasting in a local winery. We proceed along the Tanaro valley back to Neive. Bus to Alba and overnight stay. Dinner in local restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Free day in Alba
Let your nose carry you through town to the traditional and simple, wonderful restaurants, shops and bars that seem to be dotted along every cobblestone street. A visit in the underground is also a special way of knowing this old city. Overnight stay in Alba.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Following the truffle trails
In the morning, short transfer (20 min/16 km) to the village of La Morra, the trail of today through vineyards and hazelnut, area of pheasants and deer, leads us to the village of Roddi, where we can assist to a research demonstrations of truffle dog and enjoy a tasting of the gems of the territory, the truffle. Following the bank of Tanaro river will walk back to Alba.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7
Piedmont elegant capital: Turin
After breakfast train to Turin. A day to discover this elegant and vibrant city, rich in history and culture with beautiful squares, baroque palaces and shopping streets. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Turin
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8
Leaving Italy
After breakfast, individual transfer to Turin airport
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Dinner (3)
- Breakfast (7)
- Lunch (4)
Transport
- All transfer as described in the program
Activities
- Wine tasting and light lunch; Cooking class; Truffle hunting and lunch
Extras
- English speaking guide during the whole tour ; Tourist taxes
Not Included
- Beverages ; Entrance ticket Wine Museum Barolo; Museum and Monuments entrance fees
- Transfer to Turin airport/train station on the last day
- Personal items
About Marianne
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