Experience Milan and Piedmont 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Milan, Turin, Asti, Grinzane Cavour, Pollenzo, Alba, Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo e Serralunga d’Alba
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Start your journey in Milan, then travel into the heart of Italian wine country with stops across Piedmont, including Asti and Barolo. Sip your way to relaxation!
DAY 1: Welcome to Milan
Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
DAY 2: Milan’s Main Attractions
After breakfast, set off on a half-day city tour of Milan. See the city’s main sights, such as the Vittorio Emanuele Galleria, the Sforzesco Castle (exterior), and the impressive white Cathedral with all of its spires. Snap some pictures in Piazza del Duomo, then head over to the world famous La Scala opera house.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Car and driver at disposal for 3 hours
Pick up/drop off at hotel
Tour guide 3 hoursEntrance fees (Duomo entrance fee and rooftops plus headsets inside the Duomo)
ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONDuration: 3 hours
DAY 3: All Around Turin
Depart for Turin after breakfast, arriving in time for a half-day walking tour. The fourth largest Italian city, it played a major role in the 17th Century Italian unification movement. Turin is famous for the Shroud of Turin, housed in the Renaissance-style Duomo, and for its Baroque architecture. Take in the sights of Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Carignano, then finish up the tour with a chocolate tasting at Café Guido Gobino.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Transfer Milan to train station, First class Frecciarossa train to Turin, transfer from station to hotel in Turin
Professional Guide 3 hours
Chocolate tastings
Duration: 3h
Meeting point : pick up in Hotel in Turin time TBD
DAY 4: Free Time in Torino
Spend the day at your leisure, exploring Turin however you see fit. The city is home to one of the best collections of Egyptian culture in the world at the Egyptian Museum, which is well worth a visit, as is the National Museum of Cinema, located in the soaring Mole Antonelliana tower, which defines the city’s skyline.
DAY 5: Asti, Pollenzo, and Piedmont Wines
After breakfast, head intothe heart of Piedmont, first stopping in Asti, the region's main wine-producing center. Tour this tranquil city, known for its Medieval towers and elegant churches, including the church of San Secondo and the 14th Century Duomo. Next, it’s off to Castello Grinzane Cavour, one of the most important and oldest castles in the region. Enjoy a wine tasting at Enoteca Regionale Piemontese Cavour and then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Finish up the day in Pollenzo, an ancient Roman city, to visit the old Palace of the Dukes of Savoy, which now houses the Wine Bank. Finally, we’ll proceed to Langhe to check in to your new hotel.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
English Speaking Guide at disposal full day
Professional English speaking driver at disposal full day
Wine tasting and degustation lunch
Duration: 7h
Meeting point :Hotel in Turin
DAY 6: A Day of Barolo
Tour southern Piedmont, including the picturesque city of Barolo. Visit the wine museum at the 10thCentury Falletti di Barolo castle, once the residence of the French Marquise Juliette Colbert, who created Barolo wine. Enjoy a thrilling wine tasting at the Marchesi di Barolo canteens followed by lunch. After, visit the Barolo Enoteca Regional, which features a wide range of the best Barolos in the region.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
English Speaking Guide at disposal full day
Professional English speaking driver at disposal full day
Wine tasting and degustation Lunch included
Duration: 7h
Meeting point : hotel Pollenzo
DAY 7: The History of Winemaking in Serralunga d'Alba
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel and then depart for Serralunga d'Alba. Visit the impressive Fontanafredda, a winery that covers over 100 hectares of mountainous land and is part of the history of Italy's most noble winemaking. To this day, the company preserves the traces of its noble past, which dates back to the year 1878. Enjoy lunch before continuing to your hotel in Milan.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
English Speaking Guide at disposal full day
Professional English speaking driver at disposal full day
Wine tasting and degustation with Lunch included
Duration: 7h
Meeting point : hotel in Pollenzo at 09.30 am
DAY 8: Ciao Milan!
At a time that is convenient to your flight, we’ll transfer you to the Milan airport for your trip home.
- 7 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Roundtrip private airport transfers
- English-speaking local guides
- Half-day private tour of Milan
- Half-day private tour of Turin with chocolate tasting at Café Guido Gobino
- Full-day private tour to Asti, Grinzane Cavour, and Pollenzo with wine tasting (Enoteca Regionale in Grinzane Cavour and Banca del Vino)
- Full-day private tour of Barolo with visits at Museo del Vino; Marchesi Barolo winery with lunch and wine tasting and Enoteca Regionale di Barolo
- Castello Grinzane lunch (wine included)
- Half-day private tour to Serralunga with visit of Fantanafredda winery with lunch
Hotels
Milan: Rosa Grand Hotel
Turin: Hotel NH Torino Piazza Carlina
Pollenzo (Langhe area): Albergo dell’Agenzia
*RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON DATES, HOTELS AVAILABILITY AND RATES OFFERED
Prices are subject to change, as hotel rates are dynamic. Inquire for triple and single occupancy room pricing. Hotels can be substituted with others based on availability. Blackout dates apply during trade shows, holidays, and events. The tour might be available during blackout dates for an additional cost.