Piedmont Food Journey

Elegant Escape to Turin & Piedmont Wine Country

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and included services

• Accommodation – 4 nights in Turin
• Art Hotel Boston, Turin (Province), Italy
• Stylish boutique hotel with design-inspired rooms, located in a quiet yet central neighborhood of Turin. Daily housekeeping and reception assistance for restaurant recommendations and local tips.
• Piedmont Winery Tour: Taste Barolo, Barbaresco & Traditional Food
• Full-day guided excursion from Turin into the rolling hills of Piedmont.
• Transportation from Turin to selected wineries in the Barolo and Barbaresco areas.
• Guided cellar visits with explanations about Nebbiolo grapes, terroir and winemaking traditions.
• Curated wine tastings including Barolo, Barbaresco and other regional labels.
• Traditional Piedmontese lunch in a local trattoria or winery, featuring seasonal dishes.
• Free time for photos in scenic hilltop villages and vineyards.
• Dining experience at a Local's Home in Turin
• Warm, immersive dinner hosted by a local resident in Turin.
• Multi-course home-cooked meal with typical dishes such as vitello tonnato, agnolotti or local desserts.
• Informal introduction to Piedmontese culinary traditions and everyday life in the city.
• Wine pairing with regional labels and time for conversation with your host.
• Travel assistance (remote)
• Contact details for local emergency support and practical advice on getting around Turin by tram, metro and on foot.

Trip summary

This 4-night escape to Turin combines the elegance of a historic Italian city with the authenticity of Piedmont’s wine country. You will stay at the Art Hotel Boston, a stylish base from which you can explore Turin’s arcaded boulevards, grand piazzas and world-class museums at your own pace.

A dedicated winery tour will take you deep into the landscapes of Barolo and Barbaresco, where you will discover prestigious wines, family-run cellars and generous regional cuisine. Back in the city, an intimate dinner at a local home will allow you to experience Turin beyond the tourist perspective, sharing stories, recipes and a relaxed evening with your host.

Recommended guides & books to prepare your trip

• Guidebooks
• "Lonely Planet Turin & Piedmont" – concise city and regional overview, ideal for first-time visitors.
• "DK Eyewitness Italy: Turin & the Alps" – rich visuals and detailed maps for walking routes and key landmarks.
• Wine & gastronomy
• "Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine" by Kerin O’Keefe – clear introduction to the wines you will taste on tour.
• "The Food of Northern Italy" – a practical cookbook to understand Piedmontese recipes and ingredients.
• Online resources
• Official tourism site of Turin (Turismo Torino e Provincia) for updated opening hours, museum passes and events.
• Basic Italian phrase list (online or pocket guide) to help with simple interactions in markets, cafés and wineries.