Highlights of Piedmont including Turin & Alba
Travel with us on this holiday to Italy, where the overlooked Piedmont region promises a blend of beautiful landscapes, cultural experiences and culinary delights. During our stay in Turin, our guide will take us on a walking tour of this city, best known for its automobile industry and where Fiat was founded. It also boasts baroque architecture, the National Museum of Cinema or Mole Antonelliana and the Shroud of Turin. We’ll enjoy day trips to the mediaeval hilltop town of Cherasco to savour some chocolate followed by a visit to the city of Bra with cheese tasting. Then we’ll travel to the UNESCO listed city of Alba, famous for its production of white truffles, and from our base there, we’ll visit the historical city of Asti and enjoy tasting Barolo wine known as ‘rei di vin’ or king of wines. There will also be plenty of free time to explore Turin and Alba at our own pace, with recommendations from our local guide.
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return direct flights from Dublin
- All Airport taxes and charges
- 10kg check-in bag per person
- 7 nights accommodation, 3 nights in Turin & 4 nights in Alba
- All coach transfers
- Bed & Breakfast
- Take a walking tour of Turin & see the top sights in the capital city of Piedmont.
- Visit Barolo, famous for its wine production, with tasting included.
- Enjoy chocolate tasting in Cherasco & cheese tasting in the town of Bra.
- Discover the UNESCO listed city of Alba on a full day excursion.
- The assistance of our tour leader
- The assistance of our tour guide
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Please note that while this is our planned itinerary, we may have to make slight changes due to unforeseen circumstances. Regardless, we’ll pack in as much beauty and adventure as possible on this holiday of a lifetime!
Prices
| Dates | Cabin Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | Twin Sharing | €1299 | Enquire Now |
| 09 Sep 2026 | Twin Sharing | €1329 | Enquire Now |
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Booking Remarks
Booking deposit €300Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Single Supplement applies
A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Balance due 16 weeks before departure
Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
Taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
Booking terms & conditions apply
Travel Insurance is not included
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Good to Know
All of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. Guests should be in relatively good health and have adequate mobility.Itinerary
Savona (for Genoa and Turin), Italy
Transfer to Hotel
MorningWe have arrived! We meet our local representative and transfer to our hotel in Turin where we will be based for 3 nights.
Evening Meal
EveningThis evening join us as we dine together with a welcome meal at our hotel.
Turin City Tour
MorningTime to explore more! Join our guide this morning for a walking tour exploring the artistic and cultural heritage of Turin. Highlights include the Royal Palace, former residence of the House of Savoy and the Cathedral of St John the Baptist (all viewed from the outside)
At Leisure
AfternoonOur afternoon and evening will be at leisure to explore the city at our own pace. Take this opportunity to go shopping, visit museums, enjoy a delicious gelato or two and practice your Italian!
At Leisure
Full DayToday is a free day, for relaxing or independent sightseeing. Our guide will be on hand to suggest activities based on your interests.
Cuneo & Cherasco
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Cuneo
MorningThis morning we check out of our hotel and transfer to the hostoric city of Cuneo for free time at leisure to explore the arcaded streets (porticos) or relax at a café. Take this opportunity to savour some local specialities such as the ‘Cuneese al Rhum’ chocolate favoured by Hemingway.
Cherasco
AfternoonLater this afternoon we will explore more of this delightful region of Italy with a visit to Cherasco, a small medieval hilltop town, where we will savour some local ‘Baci di Cherasco’ chocolate made here since 1881. Following our visit, we will transfer to our hotel in Alba where we will be based for 4 nights.
Alba & Asti
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Alba
MorningThis morning, we will join our guide for a walking tour of Alba’s charming old town famous for its towers, palaces and unspoiled medieval streets.
Asti
AfternoonThis afternoon we visit Asti, the ‘City of a Hundred Towers’ for some free time at leisure followed by an included lunch before returning to our hotel.
At Leisure
Full DayToday is a free day at leisure in Alba, a city famous for its gastronomy including an annual white truffle fair.
Bra
MorningThis morning we start our day with a visit to the city of Bra, one of the most important Piedmontese centres of wine and gastronomy. Join us on a visit to a local cheese factory with cheese tasting and a light lunch included.
Barolo
AfternoonThis afternoon we join our guide on a visit to the village of Barolo located in the historic region of the Langhe, Piedmont. Following a short walking tour of the historic centre we will visit a winery and taste four of the most prestigious wines of this region; Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera & Dolcetto.
Savona (for Genoa and Turin), Italy
Departure Day
Full DayTime to say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy!
We’ll check out of our hotel and depart by coach to the airport for our return flight.
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