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Enjoy Italy's Finest Food, Wine and Festivals
Explore Piedmont for 10 Glorious Autumn Days
September 13 - 23, 2009
Why visit Italy if you can't get away from the tour buses and overcrowded tourist sights?
We have a better way.
As visitors to Italy for several decades, we know where to find the authentic trattorie, quiet vineyards arching over hill after hill, the historic castles where you savor award-winning wines, and colorful festivals where you join the locals in traditional celebrations.
Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian lifestyle. We start in Genoa, steeped in the lore of the sea, and end on Lake Orta, the lovely, petite jewel of the Northern Lakes. In between lies Piedmonte, literally the foot of the mountains with a rich and fascinating culture for you to discover.
Your typical day could begin with short hike from our family-run winery cum agriturismo before sitting down to a bountiful breakfast of the region's finest cheeses, fresh breads, homemade preserves of the local fruit, and aromatic café latte.
A full day's visit to the Langhe region will take us to Alba's historic streets stretching to its stunning cathedral from the 11th Century. Yet the real raison d'être of Alba is the truffle. Find out why at Tartufi Morra, a truffle emporium, offers all things truffle ... from oil perfumed with truffles to chocolates.
Lunch soon beckons us to the scenic villages of the Barolo, whose outskirts are festooned with vines swagged with Nebbiolo grapes. Sit down with congenial friends at a country trattoria. Delight in experiencing the marriage of Barbaresco wine with a satisfying meal that draws on an aristocratic yet rustic cusine.
The most memorable days encompass a range of experiences. Perhaps you'll visit a goldsmith's studio, one of hundreds in the region preserving the artisan trades. Imagine ending the day sitting on the terrace with a glass of Barolo watching the sun set across the vineyards. Pure bliss. And yet this is just a small slice of all the pleasures we are planning for you.
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