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9 Days in Piedmont: Turin, Alba & the Langhe

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Meredith Peters, Travel Agent in Milford, NJ

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DESTINATIONS VISITED:Italy
PLACES VISITED:Milan, Turin
SUGGESTED DURATION:7 Days
Piedmont is an ideal region for travelers who want to experience Italy through its food, wine, history and smaller cities without constantly changing hotels. This 9-day itinerary uses Turin and Alba as the primary bases, with a final night in Milan before departure. Begin in Turin with its grand architecture, historic plazas and famous porticos before continuing to Alba, your base for exploring the Langhe. From there, experience Barolo and Barbaresco wineries, truffle hunting, local food and the hill towns of Piedmont. The itinerary also includes time to explore independently rather than scheduling every moment of the trip. Private transfers make it easy to travel through the region without worrying about driving, parking or navigating unfamiliar roads.
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DAY1
Turin
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Milan
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Arrival in Italy & Private Transfer to Turin
Arrive in Milan, where your private driver will meet you for the transfer to Turin. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and begin exploring. Turin has a distinct feel from many of Italy’s better-known cities, with grand architecture, beautiful covered porticos and large piazzas. Keeping the arrival day relatively open also gives you time to adjust after your overnight flight rather than starting the trip with a packed schedule.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private transfer from Milan to Turin
Time to settle in and explore Turin
DAY2
Turin
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Turin’s History, Landmarks & the Shroud
Spend the day exploring Turin with a local guide and getting to know the history and architecture of the city. Visit the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, home of the Shroud of Turin, and explore Turin’s historic center and Royal Plazas. This gives you a closer look at the city before continuing into Piedmont’s wine country.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private guided tour of Turin
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Historic center and Royal Plazas
DAY3
Turin
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Transfer to Alba & the Langhe Wine Region
Leave Turin and travel south to Alba, your home base for the next several nights. Staying in Alba puts you close to the vineyards and hill towns of the Langhe while still giving you restaurants, wine bars and shops within walking distance. After checking into your hotel, spend some time getting acquainted with the town before the next few days of exploring Piedmont’s wine country.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private transfer from Turin to Alba
Settle into your base in the Langhe
Free time to explore Alba
DAY4
Italy
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Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Country
Spend the day exploring two of Piedmont’s most celebrated wine areas, Barolo and Barbaresco. Visit small, family-run wineries where you can learn about the history of the estates, the Nebbiolo grape and the differences between these two famous wines. Tastings in this region tend to be personal and focused, making this a great way to experience the Langhe and its winemaking traditions.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visits to Barolo and Barbaresco wineries
Wine tastings
Explore the Langhe countryside
DAY5
Italy
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Discover the Town of Alba
Spend the day getting to know Alba, a walkable medieval town known for its red-brick architecture, historic towers and deep connection to Piedmont’s food and wine traditions. Explore with a local guide and learn more about the town’s history and its role as the center of the region’s famous white truffle trade.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Guided walking tour of Alba
Medieval architecture and historic center
Piedmont’s food and truffle traditions
DAY6
Italy
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Truffle Hunting in the Piedmont Countryside
Head into the countryside for a private truffle-hunting experience with a local truffle hunter and trained dog. Learn how truffles are found in the wild, what makes them so prized, and why they are such an important part of Piedmont’s food culture.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private truffle-hunting experience
Local truffle hunter and trained dog
Learn about Piedmont’s truffle traditions
DAY7
Italy
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Explore the Langhe at Your Own Pace
Today is intentionally left open so you can choose how you want to spend your time. Take a private cooking class, visit additional small-production wineries, explore hilltop villages such as La Morra or Neive, or simply enjoy a slower day in Alba. This flexibility gives you time to experience the region based on your own interests.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Optional private cooking class
Additional winery visits
Explore Langhe hill towns
Free time in Alba
FINAL THOUGHTS
This itinerary gives you time to experience Turin, Alba and the Langhe without constantly changing hotels. Private transportation and guided experiences are balanced with time to explore on your own.