Overview
PIEDMONT AND CINQUETERRE ” DOLCE VITA ” PRIVATE TOUR
Discover the culinary excellence of Piedmont’s Unesco Hills and the unique charm of the Italian Riviera with Portofino and the magnificent Cinque Terre.
During this private tour, you will have the opportunity to sample world-famous wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco, as well as the famous white truffle of Alba, and dine in elegant restaurants. Not to mention the second part of the tour, which will take you to Liguria, the famous Cinque Terre region, and the enchanting village of Portofino.
In addition to visiting these sites, you will sample traditional Genoese pesto and Ligurian cuisine, a land that combines typical Mediterranean elements such as fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and seafood.
HIGHLIGHTS
Private Tour minimum 2 guests
Departure transfer on request
TOUR PLAN
1 st DAY
Pick-up at Milan Airport and transfer to Langhe Monferrato Roero by private car and driver.
2nd DAY
After breakfast, meet with a local private guide and driver to explore the Barolo wine hills: a visit to a prestigious Barolo wine cellar with tasting, followed by a visit to the Grinzane Cavour Castle with its Museum and Regional Enoteca. Afternoon shopping tour in Alba, the White Truffle capital, among medieval monuments, elegant fashion boutiques, and food&wine shops. Dinner at a local establishment. Stay for the night.
3rd DAY
After breakfast, meet your local private guide and driver for a tour of the Alta Langa hills, including a visit to a small cheese producer with a tasting lunch and a visit to a small farm producing hazelnuts. Cooking class based on “Langhe Grandmas’ recipes,” culminating in a tasting dinner. Stay for the night.
4th DAY
Check out after breakfast. Private driver transport to the Italian Riviera. Dinner in a selected traditional restaurant in the evening. Stay in the Portofino Gulf for the night.
5th DAY
Check out after breakfast. Private driver transport to the Italian Riviera. Dinner in a selected traditional restaurant in the evening. Stay in the Portofino Gulf for the night.
6th DAY
After breakfast, meet with a local private guide and take a train to the picturesque villages of Santa Margherita and Portofino. In the afternoon, take the train to Camogli, a fishing village. A visit to the village and an aperitif on the beach with typical street food tastings are included. Stay for the night.
7th DAY
After breakfast, checkout and departure (transfer to the airport not included).