Piemonte and the Barolo vineyards by train holiday
7 nights / 8 days
Daytime journey through France into Italy • Turin • Visit the Mole Antonelliana • Visit the Royal Palace in Turin • Visit the Madama Palace • Piemonte • Visit Alba • Wine-tastings • Visit Cherasco • Visit Bra • Optional truffle-hunting
This holiday by train to Piemonte and the Barolo vineyards includes day-time rail journeys from London to Turin via Paris , with one night in Turin upon arrival in Italy , with time for sightseeing of the city the next morning . Then you collect a hire-car and travel to the Barolo region for a stay of six nights . The return is also a day-time journey from Turin to London via Paris . Enjoy the Slow Food artisan producers of the region , the world-famous wines and the glorious landscape of the vineyards . Depending on the season , let us organise a truffle-hunt for you and we can recommend places to taste the locally produced cheeses and chocolate .
Langhe wine cellar
This holiday by train to Piemonte and the vineyards of Barolo , with a stay of six nights in the region , provides not just a glorious insight into the depth and variety of world-class wines the region produces ( not just Barolo but Barbaresco , Dolcetto d ’ Alba , Barbera , Grignolino , Moscato d ’ Asti , Arneis and Gavi di Gavi ), but stunning scenery , cultural traditions ( Asti has its own palio ), and a history of artisan food , from chocolates to cheese , from truffles to olive oil . Piemonte is of course famous for its truffles and we can arrange for you to go on a truffle hunt . We can also arrange for you to be accompanied by a local guide for personalised visits to local wineries and wine-tastings . Additionally , you have a night in the regional capital , Turin , and chance to explore the palaces and museums , including the Royal Palace , the Egyptian museum , the Madama Palace and the Mole Antonelliana , of this historic city that sits at the foot of the Alps . The rail travel for this holiday is very straightforward with a Eurostar to Paris and then an afternoon departure from Paris to Turin . The return journey is also in the day-time and by leaving Turin at about 10 am you reach London mid-evening .
Giolito cheese shop in Bra
What ’ s included
• Second-class travel on all trains , with standard class on Eurostar ( first and standard premier can be booked at a supplement )
• Hire of a Group B car from day 2 to day 8
• 1 night ’ s bed and breakfast in a Classic double room at the Grand Hotel Sitea , in Turin
• 6 nights ’ bed and breakfast in a Superior double room at the Villa d ’ Amelia , near Alba
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
Holiday price guide Prices from £ 1,395 per person based on two people sharing a double room including second class rail travel . Supplement for first class from about £ 200 per person .
Village of Barolo and vineyards Expressions Holidays Piemonte 01392 441250
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