TRUFFLES, WINE & CHEESE - 6 days
Day 1: MILAN – LAKE MAGGIORE:
After your arrival at Milan airport, pick up your car at the car rental and drive to Pallanza, a nice locality on Lake Maggiore. Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Majestic and dinner in the hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Pallanza – Arona – Stresa – Borromean Islands – Pallanza
Begin your day with breakfast before a scenic drive to Arona, where you’ll indulge in an artisan cheese experience. Learn the secrets of pairing exquisite Italian cheeses with salumi, mustards, fresh bread, and local wines, followed by a hands-on cooking class and a delicious lunch showcasing the region’s finest flavours.
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Next, continue to Stresa for a private boat excursion to the stunning Borromean Islands. Your first stop is Isola Bella, home to a magnificent 17th-century Baroque palace surrounded by lush, scenic gardens. Then, visit Isola Madre, whose gardens burst with rare plants and exotic flowers, creating the feel of a tropical paradise.
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Finally, disembark at Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island) for a memorable dinner at a charming waterfront restaurant, soaking in the enchanting atmosphere. Afterward, return to your hotel for an overnight stay at the luxurious Grand Hotel Majestic.
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Day 3: PALLANZA – GHEMME WINE CITY – BENEVELLO:
After breakfast, depart for Ghemme, a charming medieval town celebrated for its fine wines, artisanal honey, and traditional breads. Explore local wine cellars and delight in a guided tasting featuring Ghemme’s signature wines, paired with salumi, cheeses, and honeyed sweet breads.
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Continue to Benevello, where you will enjoy a warm welcome dinner at your hotel, followed by an overnight stay at the elegant Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
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Day 4: PIEDMONT LANGHE, THE LAND OF WINE AND TRUFFLES:
After breakfast, drive to a prestigious restaurant in the Langhe for an exclusive cooking lesson with an expert local chef. Discover the secrets of traditional regional cuisine, following each step as natural, high-quality ingredients are transformed into culinary masterpieces.
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Once the dishes are prepared, enjoy a guided tasting at the table, where the chef and experts will offer insights into flavour combinations and pairings with the noble wines of the Langhe.
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In the afternoon, accompany a truffle hunter and his loyal dog through the ancient paths of the Langhe woods, learning the timeless art of truffle hunting. Conclude with a truffle tasting in a specialty shop, immersing yourself in the aromas and flavours of this prized delicacy.
The day ends with a gourmet truffle dinner at a charming local tavern. Overnight stay at the elegant Hotel Villa D’Amelia.
Day 5: BENEVELLO – ALBA – BAROLO – MILAN:
Alba & Barolo: Truffles, Wine, and Langhe Heritage
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After breakfast, depart for Alba, the celebrated “capital of the Langhe,” for a guided audio-tour of its charming historical centre. Wander through streets lined with medieval towers and Romantic-Gothic monuments, soaking in the rich heritage and enchanting atmosphere. Mid-morning, indulge in a special truffle tasting at a local artisan shop, savouring the delicate flavours of this prized regional treasure. Following a typical Langhe lunch, continue to Barolo Castle,
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home to the innovative WiMu Wine Museum, where wine is celebrated through history, art, cinema, music, literature, and local traditions.
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No visit to Barolo would be complete without a private wine tasting in the castle cellar, sampling some of the region’s finest vintages. Conclude the day with a drive to Milan for an overnight stay at the Rosa Grand Hotel, ready to rest and prepare for the next unforgettable experience.
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Day 6: MILAN:
After breakfast, return your car at the airport and board your flight home. Arrivederci!
HOTELS OR SIMILAR
Pallanza: Grand Hotel Majestic, 4 stars
Benevello: Hotel Villa d’Amelia, 4 stars
Milan: Rosa Grand Hotel, 4 stars