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Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience

1. Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience

Discover the secrets and the traditional techniques in a true hunting of the precious white or black truffle with a professional "Trifolao" and his inseparable dog. Understand how, where & why truffles grow up in our area, learn the differences between black & white truffle, how dog is trained and enjoy the intense scent. Truffles found during the hunting are not included in the price but you can be purchased from the hunter. White truffle season: from 21st of September to 31st of January - black truffle: different types at different times of the year. During the autumn season, warm and comfortable clothing is recommended, rain coats and rubber boots are available. You will meet your guide in Alba or a closer village (the meeting point can be change), then be driven through thesurrounding hills to reach the "Trifolao" in one of its secret spots in the middle of nature. The transfer is not included, you will need your own car to follow the guide (10/15 minutes driving). Transport by hired car with a driver is provided on request. The tour usually is shared with other guests; traveling alone & reserving for one an extra charge of € 70 is required (not in case someone joins that tour).

Alba: Historic Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour

2. Alba: Historic Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Guided walking tour of Alba. The ancient town reveals its special appeal in the picturesque charm of numerous towers and houses surviving from an urban system dating back thousands of years. Today the towers continue to be the dominant feature of the old town centre, where visitors can admire churches, bell-towers, porticos, and public and private buildings testifying to its splendid history. At the same time, nice boutiques, elegant typical products shops and art exhibitions show its vivid and cosmopolitan attitude in a characteristic and traditional frame.

Langhe: Guided Cheese Tasting Experience

3. Langhe: Guided Cheese Tasting Experience

From sheep and goats at pasture to the cheese-making lab with the final tasting for a journey to remember! A renovated farmhouse, a boundless panorama and the peace and quiet of the Alta Langa: an authentic experience discovering the secrets of cheese one-time with traditions in a natural environment, where the flavours are genuine and the aromas are reminiscent of days gone by. Lovely goats and sheep, and finally a terrific tasting with different types of cheese.

Alba: History Walking Tour and Food Tasting with a Local

4. Alba: History Walking Tour and Food Tasting with a Local

Exclusive gastronomy and culinary tour with numerous food and wine tastings in Alba accompanied by a certified tour guide! Discover the culinary traditions of Piedmont, one of Italy's most renowned culinary scenes, our traditional recipes and the ancient roots of our history. This unique experience includes stops at an ancient bakery, small shops producing cheeses, salami and truffle products, a local "gastronomia" and a historic café, to offer you a full immersion through food, art and history. This gastronomic tour includes the most relevant seesight and corners of the city, alternating history and art with different tastings (cheese, salami, 2 starters, truffle products, 1 pasta (agnolotti al plin or tajarin), hazelnut desserts or chocolate truffles, coffee or ice cream, water, breadsticks and 2 glasses of wine). The amount of food tasted exceeds that of a real lunch! Ideal for a complete introduction to the Langhe culinary scene. Enjoy food and culture, discovering ancient ingredients and the connection between food and history. A real open air lunch

Hiking and wine tour starting from Alba

5. Hiking and wine tour starting from Alba

The hiking tour starting in Alba, the Langhe capital, passes through the hills around the town providing walkers with a vantage point to enjoy a panorama overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys. Wine assumes a unique importance in this region. The Piedmont vineyard landscape is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and most consistent with the ideal of a “scenic” rural and vineyard landscape, accentuated by the gently rolling hills that provide many vistas and panoramas with subtle nuances. In the middle of walking, just on the top of the hill, the winery waits you for a delicious wine tasting with small bites of traditional local products. This tour is indicated for tourists that arrive in Alba by pubblic transportation especially and without a car. This tour is recommended for people in good shape, used to walk uphill. Appropriate footwear is suggested. Length: about 6 km – 3.7 mi. - Elevation gain: 350 m – 1148 ft. The winery can change following the availability.

Neive: Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tasting with Snacks

6. Neive: Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tasting with Snacks

Join our 1-hour wine tasting experience in the picturesque town of Neive, located in the heart of the Langhe region. This renowned wine-making area is globally known for its production of high-quality wines, and this experience is the opportunity to sample some of the best that the area has to offer. You will try out a selection of 6 different glasses of either Barolo or Barbaresco, two best wines in the world, known for their complexity, depth, and aging potential. The tasting will take place in a cozy enoteca, where a wine expert will guide you through each glass explaining the differences between tecniques, terroir and soils used for each wine which result in deeply different tastes. You will also be provided with local cheeses, meats, and other delicacies that you can enjoy along with the wines.

Neive: Reds of Piedmont Wine Tasting Tour with 5 Glasses

7. Neive: Reds of Piedmont Wine Tasting Tour with 5 Glasses

Join our 1-hour wine tasting experience in the picturesque town of Neive, located in the heart of the Langhe region. This renowned wine-making area is globally known for its production of high-quality wines, and this experience is the opportunity to sample some of the best that the area has to offer. You will try out a selection of 5 different glasses of red wine, representing the area and traditions of the Piedmont region. You will taste different grapes, all known for their rich flavors and complexity. The tasting will take place in a cozy enoteca, where a wine expert will guide you through each wine. They will explain the history and traditions of the Langhe region, and you will learn about the different grape varieties, the terroir, and the winemaking techniques used to produce these exceptional wines. You will also be provided with local cheeses, meats, and other delicacies that you can enjoy along with the wines.

Langhe: Truffle Hunting Tour at Sunset

8. Langhe: Truffle Hunting Tour at Sunset

In the silence and atmospheres of the woods, an opportunity to live the most exciting experience of a holiday in Langhe Monferrato Roero hills. Discover traditions and anecdotes about the precious underground mushroom, see the dog at work and learn the training techniques and the relationship with the truffle hunter, learn about truffle plants, deepen the aromas, breathe in the scents ... emotions to remember! Along unique landscapes in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, among panoramas to be contemplated as a palette of changing colors of a thousand shades that make our hills magical and unforgettable.

From Turin: Half-Day Truffle Hunting and Lunch in Piedmont

9. From Turin: Half-Day Truffle Hunting and Lunch in Piedmont

Following a pickup from your accommodation in Turin, your personal driver will take to Alba in the Piedmont region, the gastronomical capital of Italy famous for its exquisite black and white truffles approximately an hour's drive away. Together with your truffle-hunting expert and well-trained dogs, you will search fertile ground to find your own truffles.   The real hero of the excursion is the dog who will keep moving through the trees and sniffing at the base of the trunks to find the truffles. Your guide will show you how to use special equipment to delicately pull out the truffles. During a walk through the woods, truffle experts will explain everything related to this culinary delicacy. After the hunting experience in the woods, you will be guided to the picturesque restaurant surrounded by an unforgettable landscape of vineyards. You will enjoy the excellent combination of truffle delicacies paired with famous Barolo wine. Following the lunch, your driver will take to Barbaresco village for a short walk around local heritage sites. Barbaresco village is surrounded by vineyards and characterized by its 30m 11th-century tower visible from miles around. At the end of this incredible experience, your driver will take you back to Turin in comfort while you enjoy the picturesque landscape of Alba.

Alba Truffle Fair: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Private Tour

10. Alba Truffle Fair: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Private Tour

Celebrate Piedmont's famous white truffle at the annual Alba White Truffle Fair. Discover the sights and smells of the Alba White Truffle market in the capital of the famous Barolo Region. Enjoy a private guided tour in the fascinating medieval center of Alba, and explore the fair with a special skip-the-line entrance ticket, meet all the exhibitors, and learn about the history of the truffle.

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it was enjoyable. the driver was professional and friendly and the wines and food was very pleasant. also great views of the winelands