We meet at Milan Malpensa Airport at 13.00 and drive to our hotel in the centre of Torino. After time to check in and refresh, we head out to explore the city, enjoy an aperitif in one of the Piazzas and stop to have our welcome dinner, in one of Torino’s most iconic restaurants, a true culinary institution!

MEALS INCLUDED: Dinner

We start our day with a guided tour of Turino’s Egyptian Museum, the oldest in the world, and second largest in the world after Cairo, with a rare collection to rival those found in Egypt itself. After a light lunch in the city centre, we go for a walk through the heart of Turin and up one of its adjacent hills to the Basilica of Superga, for incredible views over the city and the surrounding valley. 

Tonight we will go out for another dinner in the centre of Turin. 

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 We leave Torino behind and head to the town of Bra, where the Slow Food movement started, before spreading around the world. A short walk takes us into the hill town’s tiny streets, where we visit a local cheese producer, taste their produce and learn about the cheese-making process. 

Just round the corner lies our lunch spot, where our chefs await us, to take us on a culinary journey and delicious cooking class like no other. 

In the afternoon we head to nearby Villa estate & winery, our home for the next 4 nights. 

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning we head to the town of Alba, famous around the world for its esteemed white truffle. We are here in truffle season, which means the medieval truffle festival is going on, and we can visit the white truffle market. After some time exploring the town and enjoying the atmospheric medieval festival, we head out to meet a local truffle hunter, who will take us on a truffle expedition, and reveal some of his secrets. Lunch will be at his farmhouse, where we will get to taste our morning’s bounty, the White Truffle of Alba!

In the afternoon we head down the road to Cantina Negro, a historic family run winery, which has been making Barolo wine since the 1600s. We visit the cellar, meet the owners, taste their wine and make a merry end to a most delicious day.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our day starts with a walk through the Barolo hills to the beautiful village of Serralunga D’Alba, where we visit the 13th-century castle, unique in its French style and resemblance to a Donjon.

In the afternoon we will go for a guided tour of Fontanafredda Winery. Founded by the first King of Italy in 1858, this impressive estate is home to one of the most famous wines of Italy, with labels repeatedly featured amongst the world’s top 100 wines.

After some downtime back at the Villa, this evening we return to medieval Alba and its white truffle festival for another special dinner.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

It is our last day in the Langhe region and today we will walk to the historic town of Barolo, to learn about the namesake of one of the world's best wines. On our way, we will pass through enchanting La Morra, for the most incredible panoramic views this region has to offer.

In the afternoon we visit Barolo Castle and the wine museum before returning to the Villa for an exceptional last dinner in the Langhe. 

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head north and make our way to the Italian Lake District. Our first stop is in Orta San Giulio, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and the best place from which to soak in the marvelous scenery of Lake Orta, which inspired the likes of Flaubert and Tchaikovsky.

We set off from Lake Orta, pass by the 21 ancient chapels of what is known as the Sacred Mountain, and hike up Mount Mottarone, which sits between the two lakes, and from where we can enjoy incredible 360-degree views.

In the afternoon we arrive in Stresa on Lake Maggiore, to a waterfront Belle Epoque hotel that will be our home for the next two nights. 

Enjoy a free evening exploring Stresa and finding your own way to one of its many restaurants for a delicious dinner. 

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, we take a boat excursion on Lake Maggiore out to Isola Bella (literally named “Beautiful Island”) where we visit the gothic masterpiece that is Borromeo Palace and its hanging gardens. 

We will spend our morning on the island, and lunch in its tiny village, before heading back to Stresa.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We leave Lake Maggiore behind, continue our journey in the enchanting Italian Lake District and head straight for Lake Como. Our first stop is Bellagio, known as the Pearl of the Lake, but we must go for a short walk before we can enjoy some free time to wander along the promenade, shop in the many of boutiques and sip an Aperitif in one of the many cafes.

In the afternoon we catch a boat ride across the lake to Varenna, another charming town on the waterfront. Here we check in to our hotel and enjoy some down time before meeting again for dinner.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Dinner

We start our day with a visit to Villa Monestaro, an amazing complex with a terraced botanical garden overlooking the lake. After this short stop, our very own ferryman awaits us to take us on a private boat tour of the lake, to see the gorgeous Villas that surround it.

Our boatman will eventually drop us off on the opposite shores from where we started, in the village of Maneggio, where we will lunch and go for a walk along the lakefront.

In the afternoon we return by boat to Varenna, for our final farewell dinner, on the waterfront of Lake Como.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Departure for Milan Malpensa Airport where we say our farewell.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast