All breakfasts and 4 gastronomic evening meals.

Italian food is one of the country’s most revered exports and Piedmont is a region that won’t disappoint gastronomes! The cuisine is a fusion of the best of Italian and French food. However, the region’s rural nature means that dishes are predominantly simple but use exceptional quality and flavoursome ingredients.

Piedmont’s wine is famous throughout the world, and justifiably so. The most famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti and Moscato.

Ascend vineyard terraces to Castiglione Falletto, where stone lanes crown a ridgeline above seas of Nebbiolo. The path weaves between dry-stone walls and cypress fringes, opening to long horizons and the hushed rhythm of wine country.

Continue toward Annunziata to admire its frescoed chapel, a pocket of devotion amid vines and farmhouses. The route highlights centuries of hand-tended slopes, the discipline of pruning, and the patient craft that shapes Barolo’s hillside crus under bright Piedmont skies.

Explore La Morra, celebrated as the “balcony of the Langhe”. From the Belvedere of La Morra above Piazza Castello, take in a near-360° sweep of vineyard waves, terracotta rooftops, and church towers—an ideal place to pause for photos and reflection across Barolo country.

Wander cobbled streets lined with boutiques and tasting rooms, noting how Nebbiolo’s demanding exposures shape each slope. The panorama frames a living map of crus and hamlets, a visual introduction to the region’s cellar-door conversations and food-loving culture.

Follow the poplar-shaded Talloria Valley path toward the ochre silhouette of Falletti Castle in Barolo. Arriving on foot heightens the village’s drama: lanes curl beneath stone ramparts while vineyard rows funnel views to cellars and bell towers.

Walk amid world-famous Barolo vineyards, where Nebbiolo ripens into the wine once dubbed the “King of Wines.” Earthy aromas, oak notes drifting from nearby cantinas, and hillside light together reveal why this compact valley is revered by growers, sommeliers, and curious walkers alike.

Join the Sentiero della Valle Tanaro through cool hazelnut groves, oak stands, and poplar shade before cresting sunlit ridges. Paths thread between orchards and vines, with birdsong and the crunch of gravel your steady companions.

Reach Albaretto della Torre, crowned by its Duecentesca tower, and survey far-reaching views toward Alba and the Tanaro plain. These watchful heights once guarded trade routes; today they frame a photogenic sweep of hills, medieval spires, and seasonal field colors.

Wander the cobbled alleys of medieval Monforte d’Alba, where honey-hued palazzi and brick archways climb toward leafy gardens. Stairways reveal panoramic viewpoints across vine-rippled hills and distant Alpine ridges.

Trace the contours of a natural amphitheatre and linger by quiet chapels and tiny enotecas. On clear days, the skyline stretches toward the high peaks; the town’s intimate scale and soak in the hilltop atmosphere make it a favourite pause between tastings and trails.

Dine on a curated menu celebrating Piedmontese specialities—silky tajarin, delicate vitello tonnato, and hazelnut-kissed desserts—paired with sample regional wines from Barbera to Barolo. When weather allows, the terrace setting adds lantern light and hillside scents.

Rooted in the region’s slow-food heritage, dishes showcase exceptional produce and, in season, hints of Alba’s prized white truffle. Service is polished yet relaxed, letting generous flavours and thoughtful pairings frame a refined, sense-of-place dining experience.

Join a guided cellar tour at the Fontanafredda royal wine estate, exploring 19th-century brick tunnels and towering casks beneath hillside vines. Conclude by sampling Nebbiolo-based Barolo and other estate wines in a welcoming tasting room.

Founded by Emanuele di Mirafiore and linked to Italy’s first king, the estate blends courtly history with modern oenology. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; selections may vary with vintage and availability.

Visit the starkly elegant Serralunga d’Alba Castle, a 13th-century vertical keep guarding steep vineyards. Cross the drawbridge to climb courtyards and towers, then gaze from ramparts over a mosaic of crus and farmsteads.

Among the best-preserved examples of Piedmontese feudal architecture, this medieval hilltop stronghold illuminates the power structures that once shaped wine country. Entry is ticketed; this optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the WiMu – Wine Museum inside Falletti Castle in Barolo, a creative, multi-room journey through viticulture, history, and the senses. Interactive exhibits trace rituals of the table and the craft behind Italy’s most storied bottles.

Expect playful scenography alongside insight into terroir and tradition, culminating with views across the village’s rooftops and vines. Entry is ticketed; this optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the gastronomic capital of Alba, strolling cobbled, porticoed streets past medieval towers and elegant piazzas. Browse truffle boutiques and delicatessens perfumed with hazelnut, chocolate, and seasonal white truffle.

Pause by the Duomo’s brick facades and Roman remnants before sampling local specialties in cafés and wine bars. During autumn, the town hums with truffle festivities. This optional outing is at additional cost (transport/tastings) and bookable on tour.

Step into vaulted enotecas to taste Barolo crus in the heart of La Morra’s cellars. Guided flights reveal how slope, soil, and aspect craft distinct expressions, with opportunities to sample regional wines beyond Nebbiolo.

Local hosts share insight on vintages, oak regimes, and food pairings, connecting what’s in the glass to the hills you’ve walked. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; selections vary by cellar and season.

Walk a gentle riverside path and follow the Tanaro River beneath oak and poplar canopies where gamebirds stir. Continue through vine-laced lanes to viewpoints over the undulating Langhe hills, a tapestry of Nebbiolo rows and sunlit farmsteads made for unhurried photographs and lingering looks.

Pause by Roddi Castle and its University of Truffle Dogs before cresting to the bastions of Grinzane Cavour Castle. The sweeping scene captures the UNESCO-listed Vineyard Landscapes of the Langhe, blending Savoy heritage with working terroir and the earthy aromas of Piedmont’s countryside.