Culinary Piedmont
Truffles, fine wines and the home of Slow Food
What makes this journey special
A culinary journey through Piedmont, from the rice fields of the Po Valley to Turin, Asti and the UNESCO World Heritage Vineyard Landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. Home to the Slow Food movement, the region celebrates local producers and culinary traditions. Discover rice, cheese, wine and truffles through tastings, culinary walks and a cooking experience with locals. Historic towns, vineyards and welcoming agriturismi complete the journey, culminating at the white truffle fair in Alba and the flavours of autumn.
Next dates
26 to 30 October 2027
Days
5 days / 4 nights
Journey character
CULTURE
FOOD
NATURE
RELAXATION
ACTIVITY
Piedmont
The journey at a glance
Regions
Piedmont
Group size
6 to 16 travelers
Travel style
small-group, culinary immersion, food & wine, local encounters and traditions
Accommodation type
hotel and agriturismo
Transport
private transfers throughout the journey
Starting point
Milan Malpensa Airport or Vercelli train station
End point
Milan Malpensa Airport or Vercelli train station
The Hidden Moments
- A visit to a historic rice farm in the Vercelli plains
- A culinary walk through the elegant streets of Turin
- A visit to a Piedmontese dairy, followed by a tasting of local cheeses
- A wine tasting among the UNESCO-listed vineyard landscapes of Monferrato
- The International White Truffle Fair in Alba
THE ITINERARY
The journey, day by day
Day overview
Your culinary journey begins with an individual arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport or Vercelli train station. We start by heading into the Piedmontese countryside, where a visit to an organic rice farm offers an insight into one of the region’s lesser-known agricultural traditions, followed by a rice tasting. Continue to Turin for dinner and your first evening in the city.
Individual arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport or Vercelli train station
Departure from Milan Malpensa Airport at 10:30 a.m.
Visit of an organic rice farm and rice tasting
Dinner in Turin
Breakfast
Culinary walk through Turin
“Menù di famiglia”: cooking experience as a guest of locals
Accommodation in a hotel in Turin
Breakfast
Visit of a cheese dairy and cheese tasting
Wine tasting and dinner in Castagnole Monferrato
Accommodation in an agriturismo in the Asti area
Day overview
After breakfast, immerse yourself in one of Piedmont’s most celebrated culinary traditions during a visit to the International Alba White Truffle Fair. Discover the world of the white truffle and the producers, traditions and flavours surrounding this unique local speciality. After dinner with typical specialities, enjoy another evening in the Monferrato countryside.
Breakfast
Visit to the International Alba White Truffle Fair
Dinner
ccommodation in an agriturismo in the Asti area
Day overview
After breakfast, discover Asti on a culinary walk through the historic city centre, exploring its local flavours and gastronomic traditions. From here, continue towards Milan Malpensa Airport for your individual departure – taking with you a taste of Piedmont’s culinary heritage and the stories behind its local traditions.
Breakfast
Culinary walk through Asti
Arrival at Milan Malpensa airport at approx. 15:30 p.m.
Individual departure
What’s included
in this journey
In carefully selected agriturismo and hotel
8 meals
4 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Personal travel guidance
Small-group support throughout the journey
7 Culinary experiences
Tastings, cooking experience, visit to local producers
Transport
Private transfers throughout the journey
What is not included
- Travel arrangements to/from Italy
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Meals and services not specified
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Culinary Piedmont
Truffles, fine wines and the home of Slow Food
EUR 1.190,00*
*Price per person in double room.
Single room possible at extra charge of a total of EUR 200,00.
26 to 30 October 2027
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What our travellers say
”Every journey leaves a story behind. We’re still collecting some of those shared by our travellers — stories of people met, places discovered and flavours remembered. Perhaps yours will be among them.
Good to know, frequently asked
Where does the journey start and end?
The journey begins with an individual arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport or Vercelli train station, where the group meets before travelling into Piedmont. The tour ends at Milan Malpensa Airport, from where you can continue your journey independently.
What interests does this journey focus on?
The journey begins with an individual arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport or Vercelli train station, where the group meets before travelling into Piedmont. The tour ends at Milan Malpensa Airport, from where you can continue your journey independently.
How physically demanding is this journey?
This is an easy-paced journey, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. You should be comfortable with some walking during city visits, visits to local producers and other experiences, but there are no particularly strenuous activities. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
How much free time will I have?
The itinerary includes organised experiences as well as time to enjoy the destinations at your own pace. We believe the best journeys leave room for spontaneous discoveries, whether that means wandering through a town, stopping for a coffee or simply enjoying the atmosphere.
How will we get around during the journey?
Private transfers are provided throughout the journey, ensuring a comfortable and seamless travel experience from one destination to the next. Sit back, take in the scenery and enjoy the journey along the way.
What kind of culinary experiences are included?
The journey combines a variety of authentic food and wine experiences, including visits to local producers, tastings, a culinary walk, a family-style meal and opportunities to discover some of Piedmont’s most celebrated specialities.
Do I need to be a food or wine expert?
Not at all. Curiosity is much more important than expertise. The experiences are designed for anyone who enjoys good food, local traditions and discovering the stories and people behind what they taste.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Please let us know about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when booking. We will do our best to take your requirements into account. As we work with a variety of small, independent local businesses, however, we cannot guarantee that every dietary requirement can be accommodated in every situation.
Can I join this journey as a solo traveller?
Absolutely. Solo travellers are very welcome on all our journeys. You can either share a double room or, subject to availability, book a room for single use at the applicable supplement.
What kind of accommodation can I expect?
We stay in a carefully selected small hotel in Turin and in a charming agriturismo in the Monferrato countryside. Both are chosen for their character, comfort and location, offering two different perspectives on the region.
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