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Cooking and Walking in Piemonte

From the height of the Western Alps to vineyard-covered hills above the Po River plain, Piedmont's diverse geography and historical-cultural heritage is reflected in its wonderfully varied cuisine and wines. This cooking and walking tour is based in the Langhe region, Piedmont's most renowned eno-gastronomic haven, and includes 3 different cooking experiences with chefs in the Langhe as well as Susa Valley and Saluzzo regions, zones whose native gastronomy is also quite interesting. In addition to your hands-on appreciation of these areas' cuisines, you will have the opportunity to tour some of their most important sites, walk through the countryside and taste wine, cheese and other local products at premier producers.

Highlights

Cooking classes with a professional chef
Dine on the fruits of your labor after each lesson
Private wine-tastings and winery tours in Barolo and Barbaresco country
Walks through the Piemontese countryside and visits to a splendid castle and abbey

Itinerary Outline

Here is an outline of a suggested daily itinerary. You can shorten or lengthen this tour to fit your travel dates. Request a detailed itinerary using the contact form below:

Day one: Your guide picks you up in Milan or Turin and drives you into the hills of the Langhe region – home of Barolo, Barberesco and white truffles, among other delicacies.
Day two: You head to the Langhe capital, Alba, for your first cooking lesson at a fine restaurant in the historic center. In the afternoon you will have a chance to explore Alba and enjoy a Barbaresco wine tasting at a producer in the hills nearby followed by a short panoramic walk.
Day three: Today you will taste some of the best products of the Langhe: Barolo wine, unique cheeses, Moscato desert wine and fine Piemontese chocolates.
Day four: Today you head due west to Saluzzo, situated at the foot of the majestic peak of Monviso, where you visit a beautiful frescoed castle, the residence of the former Saluzzo marquees.
Day five: Featured today is a full-day cooking experience in the Susa Valley. During the midday break you walk up to a breathtaking 10th century abbey situated in a dominating position above the valley.
Day six: We help you on your way to your next destination with a transfer to Milan or Turin.

What's Included

5 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
breakfast and dinner each day
1 full-day and 1 half-day cooking class with professional chefs
full-time, professional Tour Leader
guided walks/strolls and/or cultural visits each day
private tours hosted by local experts
wine and specialty foods tastings
paid entrance to all included activities
all land transfers to and from tour area, and during tour
all taxes and service charges at hotels and restaurants
travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities

(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)

Pricing

We price this tour for the following categories of accommodation. We also tier-price based on your group's size. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join, thereby taking advantage of our tier discounts. All prices are quoted per person in USD.

accomm. level	2-3 p	4-5 p	6+ p	sing. supp.
comfort	2890	2370	2060	220
select	3290	2790	2480	530
first class	3590	3070	2790	750

Scheduling

You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, all year long. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience (full explanation).

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Tour at a Glance

Piemonte Cooking and Walking

6 days / 5 nights

from USD2060

Personalize this tour to your travel dates, budget, accommodations, activity level and interests

Departing from:

Milan or Turin

Finishing in:

Milan or Turin

Starting dates:

Any day of the week, all year long

Fitness rating:

1-4

(ratings explained .. )