Piedmont Small Group Tour 2025

Departure at 0830HRS from Milan to the hilly area of Monferrato, in the southeast of the region of Piedmont. Arrival to Acqui Terme, an antique city founded by the Romans, famous for its original aqueduct. In the old town, we can admire “La Bollente”, a beautiful white stone structure built to protect the amazing hot spring with water at 75°C. After a short walk in the centre, departure to Casale Monferrato, the capital of the ancient Dukedom of Monferrato. The old town includes several beautiful buildings with different architectural styles, such as the Fortress, the Civic Tower and the Cathedral. Free time for lunch on your own. Departure in the afternoon to Turin, capital of the region, crossing the North of Monferrato with short stop in Serralunga di Crea, where we will visit the local Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrival in Turin for check in and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visiting the town. Departure to Superga, the second hill of the region to visit the Basilica, built at the beginning of the 1700 by command of the King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus II as the dedication to the Virgin in order to celebrate the victory of the Piedmont Army versus France and Spain. Continue to the famous Savoy Route, including the Royal Palace in Venaria, the greatest abode of the Royal Family. This imposing structure inspired the French architects during the project of renovation of the Palace of Versailles near Paris. Built in the second half of the 1600 by command of the Savoy Duke Charles Emmanuel that gave it as a gift to his wife, the palace presents the main central building as well as the largest park of the region. Free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, visit of Turin. First capital of the Kingdom of Italy, main centre of car factory FIAT, cultural and university centre, it is nowadays the fourth largest town in Italy by population size and the third for industrial development. The visit of the downtown includes Piazza Castello, with Palazzo Madama, old Roman gate and the Royal Palace, the Mole Antonelliana, the major landmark of the city, built by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1873. It houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema (National Museum of Film), the Cathedral which hedges in the Shroud, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatised in a manner consistent with crucifixion - Jesus, according to the catholic tradition, Piazza San Carlo, with its galleries in typical Piedmont style, walk through Via Roma and Garibaldi and free time to enjoy the everyday life of this amazing city. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, in the Langhe region you will be invited to taste a glass of an extraordinary local red wine, Barolo. Moreover, you will discover products made with both white and black truffles. Departure to Asti. The city features Roman and Baroque styles and traces of the Middle Ages and of the Renaissance. It is known in the world due to its top production of wines, of which the most important one is the Asti Spumante. Visit of the downtown: Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma with the monument to Italy, the Red Tower of the Roman age, the baroque palaces and the Middle Age towers. Later, continue to Alba, town considered the capital of the Langhe, district of hills and strong production of wines, known also as the regional leader in the ambit of buying and selling of truffles and chocolates (Ferrero, the multinational factory producing tea, chocolate and biscuits). Founded in the pre-Roman age, Alba had an important role in the Middle Ages. Visit of the Cathedral, the old town centre with the road of business, Vittorio Emanuele and Cavour and the City Hall Palace. Free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, an amazing trip through hills and vineyards brings us to Grinzane Cavour, that houses the castle with the same name and some of the main wine bars of the area. There, the first Italian Prime Minister, Camillo Cavour created the myth of the Barolo and La Morra, a small village of the Middle Ages. It bases its richness on the so called “Red gold”, the Barolo. Visit of the old town with great views towards the Langhe hills, then drive back to Turin for overnight. (B, T)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Fenis to look up to the castle, built in the 12th century, located in the highest valley of the region. Built by command of the family Challant because of prestige, now it represents one of the most charming masterpieces of that age in all Northern Italy. Departure to Courmayeur, a small village located at the bottom of the Mont Blanc, the last Italian place before the frontier with France. Entered in the collective imagination due to its 11km long tunnel between Italy and France under the Mont Blanc, it presents a unique and wonderful landscape among the best and most fascinating peaks of the Western Alps. Free time in the beautiful old town. Continue to Aosta, capital of the autonomous region of Valle d'Aosta, the smallest region in Italy, located in the middle of the highest mountains of the Alps. Old town, founded before Christ and partially built by the Romans according to the typical style of a Roman camp (core and parallel streets). Still today, Roman tracks are extremely evident: Arch of Augustus, the Praetorian gates, the old entrances of the city and the modern district with more recent buildings, such as the Cathedral and Piazza Chanoux with the City Hall. Free time for lunch on your own. Journey back to Milan and end of services. (B)

Note: Tour starts and finishes at Starhotels Anderson (Piazza Luigi di Savoia 20, Milan). Please contact us if you require arrival and/or departure transfers, which are at additional cost.