Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan to Monferrato
Leave your Milan hotel and drive into the Piedmont wine region. You'll stop at the Fortress of Gavi, a significant medieval castle in northern Italy, and then tour a local wine producer with tastings included. After that, head to Canelli Cathedral to see the underground wine cellars carved into the hillside. By evening, you'll settle into your resort in Monferrato.
- Start point
- Milano, Milan, Italy (Hotel in the city centre, 09:00 - 09:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fortress of Gavi
- Guided tour and tasting at a wine producer
- Guided tour of Canelli Cathedral and underground wine cellar with tasting
Landmarks Fortress of Gavi Canelli Cathedral - Day 2
Monferrato
Start the morning at Magnoberta factory in Casale for a guided look at how grappa is made. Later, you'll head out with a professional truffle hunter and his dogs to search for truffles in the Monferrato hills. This is a hands-on experience where you'll learn how the dogs locate these prized fungi. Head back to your resort as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Magnoberta grappa factory
- Professional truffle hunting experience in Monferrato
- Day 3
Bergolo to Roero
Travel to Bergolo, a small stone village that mixes old architecture with contemporary graffiti art on its walls. You'll tour a wine producer specializing in Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, and Barola with tastings. From there, continue to the nearby village of Verduno where you can try Palaverga red wine. Rest at your spa resort in Roero for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit of Bergolo village
- Guided tour of wine producer (Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Barolo) with tasting
- Visit of Verduno village with wine tasting
Landmarks Bergolo Verduno - Day 4
Bra - Dogliani
Visit the Royal Palace of Pollenzo, which houses the world's first university dedicated to wine and food studies. Grab lunch at a local restaurant serving Langhe wines and the famous sausages from Bra, recognized as a UNESCO slow food center. In the afternoon, walk through the village of Dogliani to see where Dolcetto red wine is produced. Return to your resort later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch experience in a restaurant in Bra to taste the symbol of the local cuisine: the sausage with drinks included)
Included Activities
- Visit of Royal Palace of Pollenzo (University of Wine and Food)
- Lunch experience with Langhe wines and famous Bra sausages with drinks included
- Visit of Dogliani village
Landmarks Royal Palace of Pollenzo Dogliani - Day 5
Montà to Milan
Head to Montà, the main hub of the Roero area, traveling through vineyards and hazelnut orchards. Tour the Castle of Pralormo and its historic gardens. After that, drive back toward Milan, wrapping up your time in the Piedmont wine region.
- End point
- Milano, Milan, Italy (Hotel in the city centre, 17:30 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit of Montà village
- Guided tour of Castle of Pralormo
Landmarks Castle of Pralormo Montà
