Trip Overview
Our Modern Adventure to Piedmont is rich in flavor, history and relaxation. We’ll experience it all—at historic vineyards and family owned wineries, on truffle hunts and relaxing poolside at our luxurious boutique hotels. We’ll explore Piedmont's true flavors and its slow-food culture. By the end, you’ll never see Italy the same way again.
This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure experience, including the itinerary, food and drink, packing list and more. Keep this document handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: TURIN
First day! Meet in Turin, Italy at 9am on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Turin Palace Hotel
Turin market tour and lunch
Welcome dinner with Slow Food introduction
Lodging: Turin Palace
DAY 2: TURIN
Breakfast
Coffee experience and tastings
Afternoon and evening to explore Turin on your own
Lodging: Turin Palace
DAY 3: TURIN > GAVI
Breakfast
University of Gastronomic Sciences Slow Food Seminar and Cooking Demo by Giorgio
Explore Bra
Dinner
Lodging: Villa Sparina in Gavi
DAY 4: GAVI & LANGHE
Breakfast
Winery visit with local cheese & wine tasting
Tour of Villa Sparina Cellars
Evening at your leisure
Lodging: Villa Sparina in Gavi
DAY 5: ALBA
Breakfast
Truffle hunting
Hands-on truffle experience and lunch
Ettore Germano winery tour
Evening at your leisure
Lodging: Relais Sant’Uffizio in Asti
DAY 6: ALBA
Breakfast
Truffle sensory workshop lead by official Truffle Fair Judge in Alba
Visit Truffle Fair
Afternoon at leisure
Farewell dinner prepared by Giorgio
Lodging: Relais Sant’Uffizio in Asti
DAY 7: DEPARTURES
Breakfast
Complimentary transfer to Torino International Airport (TRN). If you want to join this transfer, your flight from TRN should depart at 2pm or later
Our Accommodations
Turin Palace
Via Sacchi, 8, 10128, Turin
Tel. +39 011 082 5321
turinpalacehotel.com
info@turinpalacehotel.com
Wide windows and spacious balconies make it easy to enjoy Turin from afar. Light-filled rooms and all the modern comforts make it the perfect base to explore the city.
Villa Sparina
Frazione Monterotondo, 56 - 15066 Gavi
Tel. +39 0143 633 857
villasparinaresort.it
info@villasparina.it
Our villa retreat in Gavi is the perfect nature-meets-luxury experience set near lush woods and the sprawling vineyards of Monterotondo, in a beautifully restored 18th-century farmhouse manor with all the modern comforts. It's also a working vineyard, with historic cellars you can visit in between visits to the spa or simply wandering the expansive grounds.
Relais Sant'Uffizio
Str. Sant'Uffizio 1, 14030, Cioccaro
Tel. +39 06 8781 2893
relaissantuffizio.com
info.rsu@ldchotels.com
This former monastery—fully renovated and beautifully restored—is an ideal spot to unwind after a day exploring the region’s wineries and vineyards.
Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS
On a Modern Adventure, we’ve worked out all the details for you. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, and much more. Here’s what’s included:
6 nights at four- and five-star boutique accommodations
Private transportation—just for us—for all day trips and excursions
Private tours with local guides and cultural experts
Exclusive VIP access and tastings
Immersive guided activities, adventures and daily expeditions
Daily breakfasts, as well as most lunches and dinners
Local beverages at every included meal
Departure transfers to TRN airport
EXCLUSIONS
International roundtrip airfare to and from Italy
Travel insurance (see travel insurance section)
Transportation to the trip’s starting point
Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs
Meals & activities not noted in the itinerary
Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leader