A self-drive Piedmont escape based in storybook Pollenzo. Sip your way through the Langhe with Alba strolls, Barolo Castle tastings, and hilltop villages crowned by legendary castles and world-class wines.
Flavors of Langhe tour
4 Days/3 Nights
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Day 1
PIEDMONT, LANGHE REGION, POLLENZO
Welcome to Langhe!
- Arrive by your own car in Pollenzo and check in to your hotel in the Langhe (near Alba)
- Settle into your room and enjoy free time to relax or explore Pollenzo’s charming center
- Welcome drink at the hotel
- Guided wine tasting at the hotel’s “Wine Bank”
- Dinner on your own
Day 2
ALBA, BAROLO, LA MORRA
Elegance, Shopping and Castle Tastings
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart with your rental car for Alba
- Free time to explore Alba’s elegant center and enjoy shopping
- Lunch on your own in a local restaurant
- Afternoon drive to Barolo
- Guided wine tasting at the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo inside the Castle of Marchesi di Barolo
- Free time to stroll in Barolo after the tasting
- Suggested stop in La Morra to visit the Fratelli Ratti wine museum in town
- Return to Pollenzo later in the afternoon
- Dinner on your own
Day 3
LANGHE REGION, ALBA
Hill Villages and Castle Tours
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Self-drive day to continue exploring the Langhe at your own pace
- Scenic drive through hill villages including Monforte d’Alba and Roddino
- Continue to Serralunga d’Alba and admire its beautiful castle
- Optional guided wine tasting at Tenimenti di Barolo and Fontanafredda to discover top local wines
- Lunch on your own along the route
- Drive via Sorano and Gallo d’Alba
- Visit the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, a 13th-century manor linked to the famous statesman and home to the Cavour literary prize
- Time on your own to visit the castle
- Return to Pollenzo later in the afternoon
Day 4
POLLENZO
Arrivederci, Piedmont!
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and end of services
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Day 1
PIEDMONT, LANGHE REGION, POLLENZO
Welcome to Langhe!
Arrive independently in Pollenzo and check in to your hotel in the heart of the Langhe, perfectly positioned for exploring Piedmont’s most celebrated wine country near Alba. After settling into your room, enjoy time at leisure to relax or wander the small, beautiful center of Pollenzo. Your stay begins with a welcome drink and a guided wine tasting at the hotel’s renowned “Wine Bank,” setting the tone for a delicious journey through the region. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Pollenzo.
Day 2
ALBA, BAROLO, LA MORRA
Elegance, Shopping and Castle Tastings
After breakfast, set out by rental car for Alba, one of Piedmont’s most refined towns. Enjoy free time to wander its elegant center and browse local shops before lunch on your own at a restaurant of your choice. In the afternoon, drive to Barolo for a guided tasting at the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo, set inside the beautiful Castle of the Marchesi di Barolo—an unforgettable setting for discovering the wines that made this area famous. Afterward, enjoy time to stroll through Barolo, then continue to nearby La Morra, where we suggest visiting the Fratelli Ratti wine museum right in the center of town. Return to your hotel in Pollenzo later in the afternoon.
Day 3
LANGHE REGION, ALBA
Hill Villages and Castle Tours
After breakfast, enjoy a full day to explore the Langhe independently, driving your rental car at a relaxed pace through some of Piedmont’s most beautiful hill country. Pass through villages such as Monforte d’Alba and Roddino, then follow smaller country roads to Serralunga d’Alba, known for its striking castle. Here, you may choose to add a guided wine tasting at Tenimenti di Barolo and Fontanafredda, where you can discover exceptional local labels in a classic vineyard setting. Enjoy lunch on your own along the way, then continue through Sorano and Gallo d’Alba before climbing again to the Castle of Grinzane Cavour—a 13th-century manor house once home to a famed statesman and now associated with the Cavour literary prize. After time to visit, return to Pollenzo in the late afternoon.
Day 4
POLLENZO
Arrivederci, Piedmont!
After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Pollenzo as your Piedmont and Langhe wine-country getaway comes to an end. Depart with lasting memories of hilltop villages, castle panoramas, and unforgettable tastings.
