From Milan’s style to Piedmont’s vineyard hills, royal Savoy palaces, Barolo tastings, and the alpine drama of the Aosta Valley, this journey blends Italy’s finest flavors, history, and mountain scenery in four unforgettable days.
Piedmont and Aosta Valley Escorted Tour
4 Days/3 Nights
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Day 1
MILAN, MONFERRATO HILL COUNTRY, ACQUI TERME, CASALE MONFERRATO, MONCALVO, CREA MONASTERY, TURIN
Vineyards, Roman Springs & UNESCO sites
- Early morning pickup in central Milan and departure for Piedmont
- Scenic drive through the Monferrato Hill Country
- Short stop in Acqui Terme, an ancient Roman town known for its historic aqueduct
- Visit Casale Monferrato’s historic center, including the fortress, Cathedral, and Civic Tower
- Lunch on your own (not included)
- Brief stop in Moncalvo for panoramic views over the Monferrato vineyards
- Visit the Crea Monastery, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Arrive in Turin, check in, and overnight stay
Day 2
TURIN, VENARIA REALE ROYAL PALACE, SUPERGA BASILICA,
Turin Savoy Splendor
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day dedicated to Turin, Italy’s first capital and home of FIAT heritage
- Morning visits to key Savoy royal landmarks
- Explore the Reggia di Venaria Reale, a grand 17th-century royal palace with gardens
- Visit the Basilica of Superga, perched above Turin with sweeping city views
- Lunch on your own (not included)
- Afternoon city sightseeing: Piazza Castello, Palazzo Madama, Royal Palace, and Mole Antonelliana
- Visit Turin Cathedral, home to the Holy Shroud (not exhibited)
- Free time to stroll and enjoy Turin’s café culture (hot chocolate suggested)
- Return to the hotel and overnight in Turin
Day 3
TURIN, LANGHE REGION, LA MORRA, GRINZANE CAVOUR, ALBA, ASTI
Barolo Tastings, Alba Truffles & Asti Bubbles
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full-day excursion into the Langhe, one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions
- Stop in La Morra, a medieval hill village with vineyard panoramas
- Visit a wine cellar and taste Barolo red wine
- Continue to Grinzane Cavour to visit its castle
- Arrive in Alba, the Langhe “capital,” known for truffles, chocolate, cheeses, and wines
- Visit Alba’s Cathedral and historic center
- Free time and lunch on your own (not included) in the birthplace of the Slow Food movement
- Stop in Asti to explore the historic center and learn about Asti Spumante
- Return to Turin for overnight
Day 4
TURIN, FENIS CASTLE, AOSTA, COURMAYEUR, MILAN
Castles, Roman Gates &
Mont Blanc Peaks
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure north to the Val d’Aosta region
- Stop at the 12th-century Fénis Castle, symbol of the Challant family’s power
- Continue to Aosta, founded in Roman times
- See key Roman-era landmarks such as the Arch of Augustus and the Praetorian Gates
- Travel onward to Courmayeur, an alpine resort at the foot of Mont Blanc near the French border
- Free time for lunch on your own (not included) and a stroll in town
- Return to Milan where the tour and services end
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Day 1
MILAN, MONFERRATO HILL COUNTRY, ACQUI TERME, CASALE MONFERRATO, MONCALVO, CREA MONASTERY, TURIN
Vineyards, Roman Springs & UNESCO sites
Depart Milan in the morning and head into Piedmont’s rolling Monferrato Hill Country, a landscape of vineyards and hilltop villages. Pause in Acqui Terme, an ancient Roman town celebrated for its historic aqueduct, then continue to Casale Monferrato to explore its atmospheric center, from the imposing fortress to the Cathedral and Civic Tower. After lunch on your own, enjoy a picture-perfect stop in Moncalvo overlooking the vineyards, followed by a visit to the Crea Monastery, part of a UNESCO-listed sacred complex. Arrive in Turin for hotel check-in and overnight.
Day 2
TURIN, VENARIA REALE ROYAL PALACE, SUPERGA BASILICA,
Turin Savoy Splendor
After breakfast, dive into Turin’s elegant legacy—once the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy and today a city of grand boulevards, royal architecture, and café culture. Begin with the Savoy family’s masterpieces: the Reggia di Venaria Reale, a majestic palace and garden complex often compared to Versailles, and the Basilica of Superga, dramatically set on the hills above the city. After lunch on your own, continue through Turin’s historic center to admire Piazza Castello, Palazzo Madama, the Royal Palace, and the iconic Mole Antonelliana, home to the National Museum of Cinema. Visit the Cathedral where the Holy Shroud is kept (not on display), then enjoy free time for a leisurely passeggiata before returning to your hotel.
Day 3
TURIN, LANGHE REGION, LA MORRA, GRINZANE CAVOUR, ALBA, ASTI
Barolo Tastings, Alba Truffles & Asti Bubbles
Enjoy breakfast before setting out for a delicious day in the Langhe, a UNESCO-listed landscape of vine-covered hills and storybook villages. Start in La Morra, where medieval charm meets sweeping vineyard views, and visit a local cellar to taste the region’s legendary Barolo. Continue to Grinzane Cavour to explore its castle, then follow winding country roads to Alba, famous for truffles, chocolates, fine cheeses, and exceptional wines. Visit the Cathedral and stroll the old town before enjoying free time and lunch on your own in the heartland of the Slow Food movement. Later, stop in Asti to discover its historic center and the sparkling tradition of Asti Spumante, then return to Turin for a well-earned night’s rest.
Day 4
TURIN, FENIS CASTLE, AOSTA, COURMAYEUR, MILAN
Castles, Roman Gates & Mont Blanc Peaks
After breakfast, travel north into the dramatic landscapes of the Aosta Valley. Begin with a stop at the 12th-century Fénis Castle, a striking symbol of medieval power and one of the region’s most evocative fortresses. Continue to Aosta, a Roman-founded town where ancient history still shapes the streetscape. See landmarks such as the Arch of Augustus and the Praetorian Gates. Then head to Courmayeur, a charming mountain resort set beneath Mont Blanc, where you’ll have free time for lunch and a relaxed stroll with alpine views. In the afternoon, return to Milan, where the tour concludes.
