Highlights
Piemonte nestled in the Italian Alps is a superb destination to discover. As you embark on your self drive Eight day tour you will experience extraordinary cuisine and taste excellent wines. The alluring charm of Italy’s best noble wine region Barolo and Barbaresco district, coupled with Langhe small enchanting villages, Alba and Asti combined with art, culture and history make this a memorable adventure as you discover the exquisite traditions of this breath-taking region of Northwestern Italy.
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Itinerary - click for more
Day 1: Arrive in Malpensa or Turin airport retrieve your rental vehicle and start your journey driving towards Monferrato, check into your hotel. Overnight Casale Monferrato
Day 2: Today we suggest to explore the area of Casale Monferrato, an area of wines and saints, Romanesque churches and castles, excellent food and historic villages. From the borders rich with the paddy fields, great plains, and hills that stretch across Langhe and Roero a harmonious enchanting ups and downs, with a succession of vineyards and wooded areas, meadows and cultivated land, perched villages and towering castles, historic residences and parish churches. Casale Monferrato was a historically flourishing settlement that under the Monferrato dynasty recognized a period of true splendor. There are numerous historical and architectural elements that you can visit, such as the beautiful Romanesque Cathedral with a narthex of great artistic value and a rich Treasure of the Cathedral, the historians Palazzo Treville and Palazzo Anna d’Alençon, the Civic Tower and so on. Overnight Casale Monferato
Day 3: Today head to Nieve. On the way, we suggest to visit Asti and the nearby villages. Asti is known as the city of 100 towers because of its Medieval skyline. It is a very small city rich in history, art and you can combine visit with a food and wine. Asti is famous for its Spumante and Barbara but also for its historic and artistic beauties. You can’t miss a visit to the historic center with its squares and palaces! After the visit, continue to San Martino Alfieri and optional a wine tasting to Marchesi Alfieri Castle. You will surely be fascinated by the beauty of the decorations and the garden! At the end of your exploration, we suggest continue to Damiano d’Asti, a little city where you can have a very pleasant walk through the historical center. Overnight in Neive
Day 4: Today we suggest visiting the city of Alba and the village of Canelli. Alba is considered the capital of the Langhe. A large city while retaining all the grace and warmth of a small rural town. Alba’s considerable gastronomic reputation comes courtesy of its white truffles, dark chocolate and wine. It offers a countless range of attractions: ancient palaces, religious places and its famous towers. You can also visit the small village of Canelli it has a long story that finds its origins in Roman time. The village is divided into two parts: below the village, recently enlarged towards Belbo, and above the Villanuova which, perched on the hill and dominated by the castle. Numerous are Baroque churches built between the 17th and 18th centuries. Viewed from outside. Overnight in Neive
Day 5: Today travel to Dogliani.. We suggest to visit the Guarene, Bra and Cherasco. The Langhe is a land known for food and wine tradition, but also for nature and art, like the medieval villages, which in the Langhe take on a very special charm. Guarena stands up on a hill and has an historic city center rich in art and architecture. Strolling through its winding streets is a unique experience: dominated by the Castle, they boast splendid monuments such as the Re Rebaudengo Palace, home of the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation. Continue to Bra. It is one of the most important centers in Piedmont in terms of food and wine culture, it is also known as “The City of Cheese” and holds truly wonderful testimonies of the Piedmontese Baroque. At the end of your day, visit Cherasco. It has a checkerboard pattern, typical of Roman cities. The stone streets cross at right angles, drawing space for medieval buildings. Here do not miss the Museum at Palazzo Salmatoris which cyclically hosts important exhibitions. In the past, works by Picasso, De Chirico and Ligabue have been exhibited here. Overnight in Dogliani
Day 6: Explore the very heart of Barolo with the Castles of Barolo and Grinzane Cavour and the magnificent villages of La Morra, Vergne, Monforte. If you love castle, you cannot miss a visit to Barolo one: Castello Falletti is a unique place and you just have to climb to the top to enjoy the view of the rolling hills of the Langhe. Continue to Grinzane Cavour, a little village whose name pays homage to the Risorgimento statesman, Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, who was mayor of Grinzane for seventeen years, from 1832 to 1849. You cannot complete an exploration of the Barolo area without a visit to the magnificent villages of La Morra, Vergne and Monforte. These are all small villages famous for the Barolo wine production, so stop in a local winery and taste it! Overnight in Dogliani
Day 7: Today move to Turin.. We suggest to visit and discover the first capital of Italy. Turin is an elegant city with a rich history, including being home to Italy’s car industry, its first cinema and the birthplace of the Slow Food movement. Starting from Piazza Vittorio Veneto, you will walk through its most famous sights, such as Palazzo Madama, the official residence of the queens of the Savoy family, and Palazzo Reale, the home of the kings of Sardinia and the first king of Italy. Other major landmarks include the Duomo displaying Jesus’ Shroud and the massive Mole Antonelliana that houses a fantastic cinema museum. Elegant arcades lined with fine cafes and antique shops will then lead to the Quadrilatero neighborhood featuring the remains of the ancient Roman settlement. Turin is a city of chocolatiers with a long tradition of chocolate-making. Overnight in Turin
Day 8: Departure Transfer to Malpensa or Turin airport return rental vehicle and Arrivederci!
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Vehicle Rental Details - click for more
Car Rental Includes:
- Unlimited Mileage
- Third Party Liability (RCA)
- Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW)
- Theft Protection Reduction (TP)
- Personal Accident Insurance (PAI);
- Super CDW – Super TP
- 18% Airport Charges
- 14% Railway Fee
- Domestic One-way Drop-off Charge
- Road Tax
- 22 % VAT
Car Rental Does Not Include:
- Administrative cost of invoice
- Administration fees in case of accident (GMU) and fines (GRV)
- Whatever not mentioned in the inclusions
Not Included
As a general rule the scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed. The final list of the hotels will available 15 days prior to departure.
2021 Dates & Rates - Friday & Saturdays
| Dates | Per Person Double | Single |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr-04 Jun | $1610 | On Request |
| 11 Jun-14 Aug | $1675 | |
| 20 Aug-25 Sep | $1610 | |
| 01 Oct-27 Nov | $1980 | |
| 03 Dec-31 Dec | $1490 |
The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.