Alba is the gourmet capital and the heart of Italy's premier wine region of Piedmont. It is in particular famous for its white truffles and chocolates and is a must-visit place for lovers of good wine, here you'll be treated to the best of Alba wine tours.
This self-driving five-day tour includes a truffle hunting experience during which you'll head into the hills of Alba with an expert gatherer and his trusty dog to track down the famous white truffles and enjoy them with lunch afterwards.
Exploring the Alba hills and surrounding woodland in one of the most unique ways, you'll head off-track on horseback one day and experience typical Piedmont cooking. You'll be treated to wine tastings and cellar tours at the famous wineries of Asti and Barolo wine tasting and visit the Grinzane castle to complete your Alba wine tour experience.Alba is the gourmet capital and the heart of Italy's premier wine region of Piedmont. It is in particular famous for its white truffles and chocolates and is a must-visit place for lovers of good wine, here you'll be treated to the best of Alba wine tours.
This self-driving five-day tour includes a truffle hunting experience during which you'll head into the hills of Alba with an expert gatherer and his trusty dog to track down the famous white truffles and enjoy them with lunch afterwards.
Exploring the Alba hills and surrounding woodland in one of the most unique ways, you'll head off-track on horseback one day and experience typical Piedmont cooking. You'll be treated to wine tastings and cellar tours at the famous wineries of Asti and Barolo wine tasting and visit the Grinzane castle to complete your Alba wine tour experience.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Alba
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Today, upon arrival in Milan, you'll pick up your rental car from the airport office and drive to Alba. A once-powerful city-state, Alba is now a thriving gastronomic capital of the region which still charmingly retains its small-town vibe. Its reputation for fine cuisine is largely due to its world-renowned white truffles, dark chocolate and wine. The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish to wander the charming streets of Alba and to visit its key monuments.
This morning, you'll enjoy an exciting truffle hunting excursion looking for the prestigious Alba White Truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico) with a truffle hunter and his inseparable highly-trained dog. You'll then be treated to lunch in a characteristic and charming Agriturismo with a tasting of Truffle slices on one dish. In the afternoon, you'll visit a winery in Barolo area to learn more about wine production and enjoy a tasting of this wine known all over the world.
Accommodation
Villa d'Amelia★4 star
Activities
Truffle Hunting in Alba
Barolo Winery
Restaurants
Alba Agriturismo
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Piedmont
Alba
Barolo
Day 3
The Best of the Alba Wine Tours
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This morning, you'll visit a famous winery in the Asti region and explore its huge underground cellars. The winery is known for their vineyards and it is also the birthplace of the Italian sparkling wine. In the afternoon, you'll have a guided tour of the impressive medieval castle, Castello di Grinzane Cavour. You'll also have the option to visit the ancient village of Murazzano, known for the production of the Murazzano DOP cheese and enjoy delicious tasting lunch.
Accommodation
Villa d'Amelia★4 star
Activities
Asti Winery
Murazzano PDO FarmOptional Activity
Castello di Grinzane Cavour
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Piedmont
Alba
Murazzano
Grinzane Cavour
Day 4
Horse Riding & Alba Cooking Class
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This morning, you'll head out on a horse riding excursion with an expert who will guide you through the Alba hills and surrounding woods. It is an incredible feeling to be able to ride a horse through the woods and over the hills without covering asphalted routes. After a short break, you'll then learn and prepare the old recipes of the most typical dishes of Piedmont cuisine and afterwards, you'll get to enjoy them for your lunch!
Accommodation
Villa d'Amelia★4 star
Activities
Alba Horse Riding
Alba Cooking Class
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Piedmont
Murazzano
Alba
Day 5
Departure
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This morning, drive to Milan airport and drop off your rental car and catch your flight back home.
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Piedmont
Notes
Drop off Your Rental Car at Milan Airport
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
6 activities
4 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Entrance fees
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
Ground transportation
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Italy in 5 days
4-star accommodation
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