Flavors of Piedmont

September 27 – October 5, 2025

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Join us on this richly rewarding journey through Italy’s enchanting Piedmont region—an undiscovered gem in the north nestled at the foot of the majestic Alps. This less-frequented corner of Italy offers a captivating blend of vineyard-covered hillsides, storybook villages and lush valleys. Cultural immersion unfolds through the lens of food and wine as you savor the region's flavors while exploring celebrated culinary traditions and tasting world-renowned wines at their source. Along the way uncover a tapestry of history and heritage woven through ancient castles, time-honored wineries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Highlights

– With your small group (maximum 20 guests), enjoy seven nights accommodations at a private villa in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site—The Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato.

– Set off on a truffle hunting adventure with a local expert and his furry companion. Discover the secrets of this prized delicacy followed by a mouthwatering lunch at the truffle farm.

– Immerse yourself in the generations-long traditions of Piedmontese cheese-making during a local farm visit. Try your hand at herding and milking goats before indulging in a delectable cheese tasting inside the farmer's atmospheric aging grotto.

– Savor the essence of Piedmont's renowned wine culture with a captivating vineyard tour. Stroll through lush vineyards, learn about the winemaking process and sample some of the region's finest vintages.

– Embark on a leisurely electric bike excursion to Canale to explore a bustling market. Select fresh ingredients for an immersive cooking class led by a distinguished local chef.

What's Included

7 nights accommodations
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners served with wine
All activities, private tours and tastings, and unique small-group excursions noted in the 9-day itinerary
Full guiding services of an Orbridge Travel Director and expert local guides
Private motor coach transportation
Luggage porterage
Gratuities to Orbridge Travel Director, local guides, drivers and wait staff for included meals
Airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times