Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
$2450
Tour Overview
Embark on an enchanting journey through the wine villages of Piedmont, Italy, where undiscovered beauty meets sophistication. This 8-night walking tour invites you to explore atmospheric wine villages, imposing Savoy castles, and sun-drenched hamlets nestled among boundless vineyards. Stay in luxurious hotels, some with panoramic swimming pools, and savor the region's excellent cuisine, including prized white truffles, hazelnuts, and chocolate. Begin your adventure in Benevello, and traverse scenic paths alongside the Tanaro River, through historic wine estates, and up to hilltop villages offering breathtaking views. Enjoy wine tastings, explore medieval towns, and relax in charming accommodations like a restored 19th-century villa. With all continental breakfasts, route notes, maps, and luggage transfers included, this tour promises a seamless and unforgettable experience in the heart of Italy's wine country. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive at Benevello
Location: Benevello
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa d'Amelia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at your hotel in time for a swim before dinner. You could book a table at the hotel restaurant - the Michelin-starred chef here trained under Marco Pierre White! *(Staying at Villa d'Amelia)*
Day 2 : Benevello to Fontanafredda
Location: Roddi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Pavesi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a short transfer you follow a gentle path alongside the clear waters of the Tanaro River, next to which pheasants and partridges rustle in the oak forest. It's on to Roddi (the castle here used to house the University of Truffle Dogs!) and Grinzane Cavour with its wonderful megalithic castle with amazing views. Time for a drink on the terrace at our stunning 4 star hotel in the village centre before dinner. *(Staying at Casa Pavesi)*
Day 3 : At Fontanafredda
Location: Alba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Pavesi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Grinzane Cavour is an atmospheric wine village with wine tasting on offer in its UNESCO-recognised castle. Gastronomic capital, Alba, is easily reached from here (you may wish to take a taxi there, then walk back); explore the cobbled crimson squares and bustling porticoed streets. *(Staying at Casa Pavesi)*
Day 4 : Fontanafredda to La Morra
Location: Diano d'Alba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Torri
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a short transfer to panoramic hilltop Diano d'Alba you follow lush paths with hawks cruising overhead as you cross the Talloria River. Then it's a gentle climb through holm oak to reach Serralunga d'Alba, whose C13 castle seems to surge towards the sky - you still need to cross the drawbridge to visit it. A last gentle ascent through vines takes you to the centre of Castiglione Falletto and your welcoming village hotel. *(Staying at Hotel Le Torri, Breakfast at hotel)*
Day 5 : At La Morra
Location: La Morra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Torri
Meals Included: Breakfast
Perhaps follow a circular route today (route notes provided), first visiting tiny Annunziata with its frescoed chapel (and an excellent farmhouse trattoria). Then it's on through sun-dappled hamlets and delicate swaying vines to reach La Morra, the 'Balcony of the Langhe', with plenty of wine-tasting opportunities in the bustling centre - even Julius Caesar stopped here to try some! *(Staying at Hotel Le Torri)*
Day 6 : La Morra to Monforte d'Alba
Location: Monforte d'Alba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Beccaris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Descending gently to the Talloria Valley, you follow the stream's poplar-shaded path towards the ochre-hued 16th century castle of Barolo, which stands guard over the village's world-famous vineyards. Maybe visit panoramic Novello, a belvedere town built as a summer retreat for the residents of Alba, before continuing through fields ablaze with colourful wild flowers to reach our elegant villa hotel at Monforte d'Alba. *(Staying at Villa Beccaris)* Optional shorter walk: 2hrs, distance 8km/5mi
Day 7 : At Monforte D'alba
Location: Monforte d'Alba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Beccaris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Situated in its own scented garden with views across mediaeval Monforte and beyond (even Mont Blanc on a clear day), Villa Beccaris offers a tempting swimming pool and a sun-trap courtyard. Alternatively, explore this pretty town with twisting streets clinging to the hillside. There are also plenty of opportunities for wine tasting. *(Staying at Villa Beccaris)*
Day 8 : Monforte D'alba to Benevello
Location: Benevello
Accommodation Name: Villa d'Amelia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a lift to lovely Serravalle Langhe, from where you join the Sentiero della Valle Tanaro. First, shaded by hazelnut, oak and poplar trees, you reach Albaretto della Torre dominated by its 13th century Duecentesca tower. After lunch the panorama opens out with spectacular views back to Alba and the Tanaro Valley as you descend gently towards Benevello. There's time for one last swim before dinner. *(Staying at Villa d'Amelia)*
Day 9 : Leave Benevello
Location: Benevello
Meals Included: Breakfast
LEAVE BENEVELLO
What's Included
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All continental breakfast
All continental breakfasts are included during the tour.
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Route notes and maps provided
Route notes and maps are provided for the walking tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Luggage transfers between hotels are included.
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Walking transfers
Walking transfers are included in the tour package.
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Arrival and departure transfers (for flight inclusive packages)
Arrival and departure transfers are included for flight inclusive packages.
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent.
What's Not Included
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Visas and vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included in the tour package.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single supplements
Single supplements are available on request and are a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplements
Solo traveller supplements apply when only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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Arrival and departure transfers (for land only packages)
Arrival and departure transfers for land only packages are available for a supplement.
Food
All breakfasts. Italian food is one of the country’s most revered exports and Piedmont is a region that won’t disappoint gastronomes! The cuisine is a fusion of the best of Italian and French food. However, the region’s rural nature means that dishes are predominantly simple but use exceptional quality and flavoursome ingredients. Piedmont’s wine is famous throughout the world, and justifiably so. Themost famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces Barolo,Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti andMoscato.
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Accommodation
You will stay in our carefully picked hotels, often with pools, and full of character and contrasts, from a gorgeous wine estate that was once owned by Italian royalty in Fontanafredda, to a beautifully restored 19th century family villa, complete with its own converted chapel and superb restaurant in Benevello. ...more ...less
Mode of Transport
The tour includes walking transfers and luggage transfers between hotels. Arrival and departure transfers are provided for flight-inclusive packages, while land-only packages can avail of these transfers for a supplement.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in carefully picked hotels, often with pools, and full of character and contrasts. These include a gorgeous wine estate that was once owned by Italian royalty in Fontanafredda, and a beautifully restored 19th-century family villa with its own converted chapel and superb restaurant in Benevello. ...more ...less
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Are there any wine tasting opportunities during the tour?
Yes, there are several wine tasting opportunities throughout the tour. You can enjoy wine tasting in the historic wine cellars at your hotel in Fontanafredda, and there are plenty of wine tasting opportunities in La Morra's bustling center. Additionally, there are opportunities for wine tasting in Monforte d'Alba. ...more ...less
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
All continental breakfasts are included in the tour. The region's cuisine is a fusion of the best of Italian and French food, with dishes that are simple but use exceptional quality and flavorsome ingredients.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.
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What kind of walking routes can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes walking through atmospheric wine villages, boundless vineyards, and sun-dappled hamlets. You will follow paths alongside rivers, ascend through vineyards to hilltop villages, and enjoy panoramic views from places like La Morra, known as the 'balcony of the Langhe'. ...more ...less
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
9 Days Starting and ending in Benevello, Italy
Visiting: Benevello, Roddi, Alba, Diano d'Alba, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W08PB
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements