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Infos
- November travel idea
- Entertaining truffle hunt experience
- Exploration of wines and local excellences
During the Alba Truffle Festival, the town becomes a hub for truffle enthusiasts, food connoisseurs, and tourists from around the world: the heart of the festival is the bustling truffle market, where local truffle hunters (trifolau) display and sell their finds. Visitors have the opportunity to purchase fresh white truffles, often considered a delicacy in the culinary world.
The festival features various culinary events, including cooking demonstrations, truffle-themed dinners, and food and wine tastings. Renowned chefs showcase their skills in preparing dishes that highlight the exquisite flavor of white truffles.
- Arrival
- Pisa & pasta factory
- Greve in Chianti Wine Festival
- Florence by train
- Siena & San Gimignano
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Turin and Bicerin
Guided tour of esoteric Turin, renowned for its elegant architecture, rich history, and delectable cuisine. The tour includes iconic landmarks such as the majestic Mole Antonelliana, home to the National Cinema Museum, and the resplendent Turin Cathedral, which houses the Holy Shroud
Tasting of the local Bicerin, a delightful combination of espresso, hot chocolate, and a layer of frothy milk, at a historical bar in the city centre
- 1 x 2-hour guided walking tour of Turin
- 1 x bicerin tasting at a historical bar in the city centre
3 Truffle hunt and fair in Alba
Truffle hunt experience with real trifulau (the hunter) and dogs, including an explanation of the most common techniques and some insider tips
At the end of the hunt, tasting of truffle-based products paired with local wines
Afternoon visit to the Alba truffle festival, the admission includes 2 wine tastings
- 1 x FD tour guide for the truffle hunt and Alba festival
- 1 x truffle hunt with a tasting of regional products
- 1 x admission to the Alba truffle festival, including 2 glasses of wine
4 Day at leisure
5 Monferrato and Canelli with Spumante tasting
Tour through the rolling hills of the Monferrato wine region, with a stop at a local cellar to taste some pure Barbera red wine
Afternoon tour of the underground cathedrals of Canelli, a UNESCO heritage site, where the oldest Spumante (Italian champagne) is produced, following a traditional and unique process
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Asti and Canelli excursion
- 1 x wine tasting in Monferrato, paired with local products
- 1 x Spumante tasting in the UNESCO underground cathedrals of Canelli
6 Departure
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