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A Little Tour of Piemonte
5 Days starting from $1,849

Countries Visited:
Italy

 

Length: 5 Days
Type: Independent Travel
Category: Privately Guided
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-186
   
 
About This Tour


Nestled in the northwest corner of Italy by Switzerland and France, Piemonte is a region of beautiful mountains and pastoral lowlands - with charming villages, vineyards, and the tranquil Po River. Easily accessible from other areas of western and central Europe, this 5-day privately-guided tour offers the perfect holiday of historical sites, cuisine, wine and culture.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS
Transportation:

All on-tour transportation by private car and driver exclusively for you and your traveling party with luggage handling
Carefully Selected Accommodations:

4 nights in your choice of superior first class or deluxe hotel
Meals:

6 meals – 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner

Privately-Guided Tour Highlights:
  • Services of General Tours professional private guides. Enjoy 4 nights accommodations in Torino – settle in and enjoy your Piemonte vacation without the hassles of packing and unpacking. Explore the charming towns and beautiful landscapes of northern Italy at a relaxed pace on intimate sightseeing tours with your private car and driver/guide. A private walking tour reveals the colorful history and lively culture of Torino. Learn about an important Piemonte resource – delicate white truffles, more expensive per ounce than diamonds, and try your hand at truffle-hunting with dogs specially trained to find these culinary treasures. Tour one of Piemonte’s oldest wineries and sample their rich and powerful reds. Enjoy a FreeStyle Day and customize your vacation with one of our carefully-planned, prepaid excursions.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Grand Hotel Sitea
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
An early 20th century baroque hotel located behind the Piazza San Carlo, this family-run property features elegant guestrooms, highly personalized service, and a premium location.

Golden Palace Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Golden Palace is a centrally located hotel featuring an opulent blend of Art Deco and modern design. Rooms feature warm hues with precious metal tones, and marble bathrooms. Located steps from the Palazzo Reale, this hotel is the perfectly base to enjoy the city.
 
Day 1 - Arrive Torino
Upon arrival, check in to your choice of hotel. The evening is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Your choice of accommodations

Day 2 - Discover Torino
Your privately-guided walking tour of Torino begins with the most important monuments of Roman Torino – the imposing Porta Palatina, once the principle entry into town, and the remains of the ancient Roman theater. Stroll through the colorful Porta Palazzo market to the 15th century Duomo di San Giovanni to see the Shroud of Torino. Continue to the Palazzo Reale, the former Savoy royal residence and visit the beautiful 17th century Church of San Lorenzo. Stop into a local café with your guide for a Bicerini, coffee mixed with chocolate liqueur. The balance of the day is at leisure to discover more of Torino at your own pace.
Your choice of accommodations, Meals - B

Day 3 - Excursion to Alba & the Barolo Wine Region
Your excursion to the home of Barolo wine begins with another local specialty – truffles! A trainer of truffle-hunting dogs will discuss his work and the regional truffle industry, an important source of delicate white truffles. It may not be the season, but you’ll “truffle hunt” with these dogs in a fascinating simulation. Continue to Alba for a tour of this charming town, graced with beautiful medieval towers and Gothic buildings. There will be free time to browse the shops of Via Vittoria before a pleasant lunch of regional specialties. At the Fontanafredda Winery, one of the oldest in Piemonte, you’ll enjoy a tour and tasting of their fine vintages, including rich and powerful red wines.
Your choice of accommodations, Meals – B, L

Day 4 - FreeStyle Day in Piemonte
Customize your vacation with your choice of a carefully-planned prepaid excursion:
• Travel to scenic Lake Maggiore and visit the beautiful palace and gardens of Isolo Madre (Mother Island). Explore Isolo dei Pescatori for a glimpse into traditional life on this tiny, fishing island and then enjoy dinner in the famous lakeside town of Stresa before returning to Torino.
• Discover the cuisine of Piemonte, a wonderful fusion of hearty Italian fare and French influence. A Torino chef will share recipes and insights as he conducts an informative and enjoyable cooking lesson, followed by dinner and conversation.
• The Sacra di San Michele (Abbey of St. Michael) sits atop a 3,000-foot bluff, with commanding views of the Susa Valley. Built in the 11th century, this imposing and once-powerful abbey was the inspiration for the setting of Umberto Eco’s bestselling novel, The Name of the Rose. Your private tour explores the history and architecture of this significant monument.
Your choice of accommodations, Meals – B, D

Day 5 - Depart Torino
Your Piemonte holiday ends this morning after breakfast.
Meals - B


To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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(Land + Air)


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Please call a tour specialist at 1-800-942-3301 for personalized assistance.

 
         
Transportation:

All on-tour transportation by private car and driver exclusively for you and your traveling party with luggage handling
Carefully Selected Accommodations:

4 nights in your choice of superior first class or deluxe hotel
Meals:

6 meals – 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner

Privately-Guided Tour Highlights:
  • Services of General Tours professional private guides. Enjoy 4 nights accommodations in Torino – settle in and enjoy your Piemonte vacation without the hassles of packing and unpacking. Explore the charming towns and beautiful landscapes of northern Italy at a relaxed pace on intimate sightseeing tours with your private car and driver/guide. A private walking tour reveals the colorful history and lively culture of Torino. Learn about an important Piemonte resource – delicate white truffles, more expensive per ounce than diamonds, and try your hand at truffle-hunting with dogs specially trained to find these culinary treasures. Tour one of Piemonte’s oldest wineries and sample their rich and powerful reds. Enjoy a FreeStyle Day and customize your vacation with one of our carefully-planned, prepaid excursions.

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