Emotional Tours LUXURY TRAVEL COLLECTION

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1 Emotional Tours LUXURY TRAVEL COLLECTION

2 I PAESAGGI VITIVINICOLI DI Vineyard Landscapes of Piedmont LANGHE-ROERO e MONFERRATO PATRIMONIO MONDIALE DELL UMANITÀ - UNESCO UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Are you ready to be seduced? 1 PAESAGGIO VITIVINICOLO ITALIANO 1 st unesco VINEYARD LANDSCAPE IN ITALY accoglienza autenticità tradizioni grandi vini alta cucina paesaggi emozioni welcome authenticity traditions great wines haute cuisine scenery emotions onde di straordinaria bellezza waves of extraordinary beauty eccezionale testimonianza di tradizione storica di coltivazione della vite e del vino outstanding testimony to a long-standing vine & winegrowing tradition UN PAESAGGIO UNICO AL MONDO A UNIQUE LANDSCAPE IN THE WORLD

3 Emotional tours in the Unesco Vineyard Landscapes of Langhe Monferrato Roero PiemontE - ItalIA Discover with us the Unesco hills of Langhe Monferrato Roero, Piedmont: locally born and bred, full of enthusiasm and keen travellers ourselves, we will help you create an unforgettable holiday, granting your wishes and inspiring long-lasting memories. Charming characteristic accommodations, local trattorias and Michelin-starred restaurants, high-level services, tailor-made itineraries... We design each trip to let you live the most authentic travel experience, meeting passionate wine makers and gourmet food producers, discovering the unconventional features and hidden gems of these rolling hills dotted with castles and vineyards, feeling and loving that special something which permeates through Italian flavours, rhythms and style. Your Personal Tour Designers tel tour@tartufoevino.it tour@langhe-experience.it

4 weekend TOURs DAYS / 2-3 NIGHTS The Perfect Romantic Spring Getaway pag. 4 Alba TruffLe Festival in the Unesco hills pag. 5 Women s charming retreat pag. 6 Grand Chefs & Great Wines Experience pag. 7 shortbreaks - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Emotional Wine Tour Ascension Day, Pentecost, Spring & Summer Breaks pag. 8 TruffLe, Wine & Cooking Experience pag. 9 holiday tours - 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS Italy, Piemonte: Cooking and Lifestyle pag. 10 Outdoor Gourmet Holiday pag. 11 Authentic Italian Holiday: be Piemontese for a week pag. 12 Piemonte and Cinque Terre: a tasty Italian style holiday pag. 13 events DAYS / 3-4 NIGHTS Collisioni - the Agrirock Festival pag. 14 Unesco Vineyard Landscapes and Terra Madre Salone del Gusto pag. 15 Luxury Alba White TruffLe Festival pag. 16 INFO & BOOKINGS: tel tour@tartufoevino.it - tour@langhe-experience.it 2

5 day TOURs - WITH MINIBUS AND GUIDE - Reservation: upon request DISCOVER THE unesco VINEYARD LANDSCAPES WORLD HERITAGE SITE pag. 17 ALBA AND TRUFFLE EMOTION pag. 17 ROERO: WINE CELLARS, VEGETABLE GARDENS AND ORCHARDS pag. 18 moscato sweet tour: cooking and tasting emotions pag. 18 ALTA LANGA: AUTHENTIC PLACES, HAZELNUTS AND CHEESES pag. 19 SLOW FOOD TOUR: FROM BRA TO POLLENZO pag. 19 BARBERA TOUR: FROM ASTI TO NIZZA MONFERRATO pag. 20 ASTI AND MONFERRATO: TRADITIONS, FOOD & BARBERA WINE pag. 20 barolo & barbaresco wine tasting tour pag. 21 brachetto sense experience pag. 21 R Excursions... Emotions Authentic Experience pag. 22 trufffllfle tour pag. 24 INFO & BOOKINGS: tel tour@tartufoevino.it - tour@langhe-experience.it 3

6 WEEKEND TOUR The Perfect Romantic Spring Getaway Treat yourself to a relaxing break in the wine&food valley TOUR PROPOSAL 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS: 2 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 2 dinners in characteristic and selected restaurants 1 admission to an impressive castle (Grinzane Cavour or Barolo) or to the panoramic tower in Barbaresco 1 visit to a local wine cellar with tasting Suggested panoramic itineraries DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Free time and dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo. DAY 3 After breakfast and check-out, departure to discover the Barolo wine region, the King of Wines and Wine of Kings, with a panoramic tour through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d Alba. Great wine experience with a passionate wine maker: visit to the wine cellar, with tasting. Visit to a prestigious castle (such as the Grinzane Cavour Castle, one of the symbols of Langhe hills, or Barolo Castle with the Wine Museum) or to the tower of Barbaresco with the panoramic terrace overlooking the Langhe and Roero hills and the Alps. Departure. DAY 2 After breakfast, free stroll in Alba, the capital of the Langhe hills, with its numerous Romanesque churches, Liberty buildings and elegant boutiques, in a relaxing and charming atmosphere. Free time for lunch and shopping, and to sip an Italian aperitif seated in one of the many wine bars with outside seating. Dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo. For min. 2 people: 239,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 289,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 4

7 WEEKEND TOUR Alba Truffle Festival in the Unesco hills Why is it so prestigious? Why is its scent so evocative? Discover the uniqueness of the finest Truffle at the International Fair, October and November TOUR PROPOSAL 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS: 2 nights in a double room in a selected accommodation facility, buffet breakfast included 1 dinner in a characteristic restaurant 1 visit to a Barolo or Barbaresco winery with tasting 1 local cookery course in a homely setting with professional chef and equipment, preparing a complete traditional set menu and followed by lunch or dinner with the dishes prepared Visit of a small local Truffle boutique with tasting 1 Truffle hunting excursion in the woods with the Trifolau and his dog 1 admission to the Truffle Market in Alba - International Alba White Truffle Fair (Saturdays and Sundays) 1 guided visit to Alba town centre 1 visit to the Grinzane Cavour Castle DAY 1 Arrival in the Unesco hills in the afternoon, check-in at the chosen accommodation facility. Local cookery course in the homely setting: preparation of a traditional menu to discover the roots of our local food & wine culture, picking up some of the secrets behind the flavours and ingredients from an expert cook and lunch or dinner with the dishes prepared. DAY 2 After a rich breakfast, departure to visit the prestigious Barolo and Barbaresco wine growing hills, along the Unesco Vineyard landscapes. Guided visit to a well-known wine cellar with tasting and visit to the impressive Grinzane Cavour Castle, Unesco site. Dinner in a selected characteristic restaurant. DAY 3 After breakfast and check-out, meeting with the guide in Alba, the Capital of Langhe hills, for a guided visit to the historical centre among medieval towers, liberty palaces, elegant boutiques and historical cafés. Stop at a local Truffle boutique with possibility to buy top-quality truffle products. The city hosts the International Alba White Truffle Fair with the Truffle Market, where the Truffle Hunters sell their precious underground mushrooms certified by a quality commission. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, simulated Truffle Hunting Excursion in the woods, with a Trifolau (Truffle hunter) and his dog. Departure. For min. 2 people: 499,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 549,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 5

8 WEEKEND TOUR Women s charming retreat A weekend to relax with a small group of women is more fun and less stressful TOUR PROPOSAL 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS: 2 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 2 dinners in characteristic restaurants 1 visit to a well-known wine cellar in the Barolo growing area and following picnic lunch with local food and paired wines in the vineyards 1 chocolate tasting in an elegant pastry shop 1 visit to a scent laboratory 1 admission to an elegant wellness centre DAY 3 After breakfast, discover the atmosphere of the historic village of Cherasco for original experiences: discover scents of the ancient flavours with an expert and stop off in an historic patisserie in a refined atmosphere of days gone by with tasting of strictly choice chocolate. Close the trip with some quality shopping in Alba, the capital of the Langhe hills: stroll among medieval towers, Liberty buildings, elegant boutiques and historical cafés. Departure. DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant. DAY 2 After breakfast, a stroll in the centre of Barolo is suggested, with possibility to visit the Wine Museum - WiMu, hosted in the Marchesi Falletti Castle. Guided visit to a family run wine cellar and picnic amidst the vineyards. In the afternoon, pamper yourself in an elegant wellness centre and indulge in a relaxing atmosphere. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant. For min. 2 people: 339,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 429,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 6

9 WEEKEND TOUR Grand Chefs & Great Wines Experience The great local Chefs, their sublime culinary art, small details for lovers of luxury TOUR PROPOSAL 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS: 3 overnight stays in charming or luxury hotels, breakfast with local products included 3 dinners in prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants 1 cooking class with a famous Michelin-starred chef, with final tasting 2 visits to well-known wine cellars with tasting DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Dinner in one of the most refined Michelin-starred restaurants in the area. DAY 2 After breakfast, departure to discover the Barolo wine region, with a panoramic tour through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d Alba. Great wine experience with a passionate wine maker: guided visit to the well-known wine cellar, with walk in the vineyards, explaining about wine production, tasting of wines with hints at the sensorial analysis: smells, flavours, colours A full immersion in this fascinating world to understand the hard work and the passion. Dinner in one of the most refined Michelin-starred restaurants in the area. DAY 3 After breakfast, a special occasion is waiting for you: a highly prized Michelin-starred chef will lead you in his kitchen on a discovery of the roots of our local food & wine culture, picking up some of the secrets behind the flavours and ingredients, alongside magical ways of combining them to create the unique dishes. Tasting with the dishes prepared. Departure to discover the Barbaresco wine region, with suggested panoramic stops in Neive, one of the Best Villages of Italy, and Barbaresco with its panoramic tower. Guided visit to a well-known family-run wine cellar, with tasting. Dinner in one of the most refined Michelin-starred restaurants in the area. DAY 4 After breakfast and check-out, free time and departure. This proposal can be combined, on request, with a day dedicated to Golf on an 18-hole course. For min. 2 people: 939,00 per person - Charme** accommodation 1.545,00 per person - Luxury*** accommodation **Charme: selected 4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses ***Luxury: 5 star hotels, Luxury charming villas or relais 7

10 SHORT BREAK Emotional Wine Tour Ascension Day, Pentecost, Spring & Summer Breaks Wine is the soul of our land, the culture that has made these landscapes a World Heritage Site TOUR PROPOSAL 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS: 4 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 3 guided tours of authentic, prestigious wine cellars meeting the producers, talk with them about their work and passion, taste and appreciate Barolo, Barbaresco and Asti Spumante wines 1 visit to the impressive Grinzane Cavour Castle, Unesco World Heritage site 1 visit to the innovative Wine Museum WiMu, in the Barolo Castle 1 dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo 1 dinner in an elegant restaurant DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility. Free time and dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo. DAY 2 After breakfast, departure to discover the Barolo wine region, with a panoramic tour through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d Alba. Guided visit to a well-known wine cellar, from the vineyards to the cellar, with tasting. Visit to the Barolo Wine Museum - WiMu, set in Barolo Falletti Castle. DAY 3 Breakfast and departure to discover the Barbaresco wine region: visit to a family-run and well-known Barbaresco wine cellar and admission to the tower of Barbaresco with its panoramic terrace. The tour goes on towards Neive, one of the Best Villages of Italy, on the way to the Monferrato area. Guided visit to an Underground Cathedral, Unesco Site, with tasting of Spumante sparkling wine. DAY 4 After breakfast, morning dedicated to Alba, the capital of the Truffle and the Langhe hills, among churches, Liberty buildings and elegant food&wine shops and boutiques. In the afternoon, visit to the amazing castle of Grinzane Cavour, Unesco Site. Dinner in an elegant restaurant. DAY 5 After breakfast and check-out, free time and departure. For min. 2 people: 379,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 589,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 8

11 SHORT BREAK Truffle, Wine & Cooking Experience The many seductive flavours of the noblest Truffle and the prismatic emotion of a Great Wine TOUR PROPOSAL 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS: 4 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 1 cooking class, to learn the secrets of our grandmas recipes with final tasting 1 Country Experience visiting a small local farmer producing the best hazelnut in the world Nocciola Piemonte IGP or the excellent Alta Langa cheese with tasting 1 Wine Experience to spend an afternoon with a wine producer, understanding the hard work and passion that goes into a constant pursuit of perfection 1 exciting Truffle hunting excursion with the trifolau (truffle hunter) and his dog, discovering the magic, aromas and sounds of the wood 1 dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo 1 dinner in an elegant restaurant DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Free time and dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo. DAY 2 After breakfast, departure to discover the Barolo wine region, with a panoramic tour through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d Alba. Great afternoon wine experience with a passionate wine maker: a full immersion in this fascinating world to understand the hard work and passion for the land. DAY 3 After breakfast, it is time for a Hands-on cooking class to discover the roots of our local food & wine culture, in a homely setting in a panoramic location on the hills and lunch with the dishes prepared. In the afternoon, outing in the woods for an exciting excursion looking for the prestigious Alba White Truffle with the truffle-hunter and his dog. DAY 4 After breakfast, departure to the Alta Langa Region: visit to a farm producing the Nocciola Piemonte IGP: from hazelnut grove to the production of hazelnut cream, learning some of the secrets of so intense and lingering a flavour. Alternatively, visit to a small traditional cheese producer: pasture, sheepfold, milking room, cheese-making process, ageing and tasting. In the afternoon, free stroll in Alba, the capital of the Langhe hills, for a walk among the medieval monuments and food&wine places. Dinner in an elegant restaurant. DAY 5 After breakfast and check-out, free time and departure. For min. 2 people: 699,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 879,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 9

12 holiday TOUR Italy, Piemonte: Cooking and Lifestyle The secrets of Piedmontese cooking and the Dolce Vita of our hills, while enjoying a glass of wine and small luxuries TOUR PROPOSAL 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS: 6 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 1 cooking class from the Market to the Table, choosing the ingredients at the colourful street market to prepare a traditional menu with a final tasting 1 Hands On cooking class to learn the secrets and the recipe of the original Italian pizza, with final tasting 1 cooking class with a famous Michelin-starred chef, with final tasting 1 relaxing day in an elegant Spa 1 shopping morning with a personal shopper 1 visit to a well-known wine cellar with tasting 1 tasting of fine chocolates in a historical pastry shop 1 aperif to be savoured relaxed on a panoramic terrace overlooking vineyards 1 dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo 1 dinner in an elegant restaurant DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo. DAY 2 After breakfast, discover the Barolo wine region through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d Alba. Wine tasting with a passionate wine maker in a well-known wine cellar. 10 DAY 3 After breakfast, it is time for a cooking class From the Market to the Table : a whole day, starting at the market to buy the best products of the earth and then in the kitchen to learn how to cook tasty typical recipes and dinner with the dishes prepared. DAY 4 After breakfast, take a stroll in Alba, the capital of the Truffle and the Langhe hills with a personal shopper around the weekly market and the selected shops. In the afternoon, a Michelin-starred chef will lead you in his kitchen to discover the secrets of his fine recipes. Dinner with the dishes prepared. DAY 5 After breakfast, pamper yourself in an elegant wellness centre. In the afternoon visit an original, historic patisserie with the refined atmosphere of days gone by and tasting of strictly choice chocolate. Sip an Italian aperitif seated on a panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards and then dinner in an elegant restaurant. DAY 6 After breakfast, indulge in driving in the area to discover the small villages and towns and then Pizza time! Challenge yourself with a true pizzaiolo. DAY 7 After breakfast and check-out, free time and departure. For min. 2 people: 979,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 1.259,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses

13 holiday TOUR Outdoor Gourmet Holiday On the Taste Trails of Piemonte, savouring vineyard amphitheatres and local delicacies along the way TOUR PROPOSAL 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS: 6 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 2 days hiking or on fast e-bikes with a nature guide 1 Country Experience day to visit small local farmers producing the best Hazelnut in the world Nocciola Piemonte IGP and the excellent Alta Langa cheese, with tasting 1 visit to a well-known wine cellar, with a picnic lunch in the vineyards 1 cooking class, to learn the secrets of our grandmas recipes with final lunch 1 lunch in a characteristic tavern 1 dinner in an Agriturismo 1 dinner in an elegant restaurant DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Dinner in a characteristic Agriturismo. DAY 2 After breakfast, meeting with the English speaking nature guide and departure for the Barolo wine area, among gentle hills, green vineyards, towers and castles. Visit to a family-run Barolo wine cellar and picnic lunch, overlooking the vineyard landscapes. DAY 3 After breakfast, departure for Alta Langa: visit to a farm producing Nocciola Piemonte IGP - the best hazelnut in the world according to scientific tests thanks to its tasting properties and then visit to a small traditional cheese producer: pasture, sheepfold, milking room, cheese-making process. Tasting with typical products and cheeses. In the afternoon, free time for a walk amidst nature. DAY 4 After breakfast, free visit of the city centre of Alba, the capital of the Langhe hills and then departure for the Barbaresco wine area, through the town of Barbaresco and the characteristic old village of Neive. Dinner in a selected elegant restaurant. DAY 5 After breakfast, it is time for a Hands-on cooking class to learn the secrets of grandmas recipes, in a panoramic location on the hills. Lunch with the dishes prepared. DAY 6 After breakfast, meeting with the English speaking nature guide and departure for a day of hiking in the Roero hills, among vineyards, orchards and vegetable gardens with lunch in a characteristic tavern. For min. 2 people: 839,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 1.069,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 11 DAY 7 After breakfast and check-out, free time and departure.

14 holiday TOUR Authentic Italian Holiday: be Piemontese for a week Traditions, flavours, rhythms and Italian lifestyle TOUR PROPOSAL 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS: 6 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 2 lessons of Italian language and lifestyle, to learn enough to converse with locals and experience the Dolce Vita 1 cooking class from the Market to the Table, with final tasting 1 Country Experience visiting a small local farmer producing the best hazelnut in the world Nocciola Piemonte IGP or the excellent Alta Langa cheese 1 merenda sinoira in Piedmontese style: a glass of wine at sunset with tasting of local products DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. DAY 2 After breakfast, first Italian language course lesson - the lessons will be integrated with excursions to learn interesting aspects of the local culture, to become able to converse with locals. DAY 3 After breakfast, cooking class From the Market to the Table : starting at the market to buy the best products of the earth and then in the kitchen to learn how to cook tasty typical recipes. Dinner with the dishes prepared. DAY 4 After breakfast, departure to the Alta Langa hills and experience a holiday as a genuine Langhetto together with a local farming family, with people who have lived the history of these authentic lands. Going to the market, taking the flock to pasture, gathering in the produce grown in the vegetable garden, looking after the farm animals and preparing lunch, just like every day, sharing the daily life of the people of the Langa. DAY 5 After breakfast, second lesson on the Italian language, indulging in the Italian lifestyle as lived by the locals. Free time to enjoy the villages and the landscapes. DAY 6 After breakfast, suggested tour to discover the Barolo wine region, through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d Alba. In the afternoon, stroll in Alba, capital of Langhe hills before enjoying a typical merenda sinoira, in Piedmontese style: a glass of wine at sunset with tasting of local products overlooking the vineyards. DAY 7 After breakfast and check-out, departure. For min. 2 people: 749,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 875,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 12

15 holiday TOUR Piemonte and Cinque Terre: a tasty Italian style holiday The best of Italy from Piemonte to the Italian Riviera: food&wine cooking holidays TOUR PROPOSAL 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS: 3 overnight stays in a selected accommodation facility in Piemonte, breakfast with local products included 3 overnight stays in a charming accommodation in Italian Riviera 1 lunch in a characteristic tavern 3 dinners in selected characteristic restaurants 1 local cooking class preparing a complete traditional set menu and following dinner 1 visit to a well-known wine cellar in Barolo hills with tasting 1 visit to a small cheese producer with tasting 1 visit to a small farm producing Nocciola Piemonte IGP with tasting 1 visit to the magical Grinzane Cavour Castle, Unesco Site 1 visit to a Cinque Terre local wine producer with tasting 1 Pesto demonstration in Portofino with tasting Professional English-speaking guide as per program Private transfers and tickets as per program DAY 1 Pick-up at Milan Airport and transfer with private car and driver to Langhe Monferrato Roero hills. Transfer for dinner in a characteristic restaurant. DAY 2 After breakfast, meeting with the local private guide and driver to discover Barolo wine hills: visit to a prestigious Barolo wine cellar with tasting and then to the Grinzane Cavour Castle with its Museum and the Regional Enoteca. In the afternoon, shopping walking tour in Alba, the capital of the White Truffle, among medieval monuments, elegant fashion boutiques and food&wine shops. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant. DAY 3 After breakfast, meeting with the local private guide and driver to discover the Alta Langa hills: visit to a small cheese producer with tasting and then visit to a small farm producing hazelnuts. Lunch in a characteristic tavern. Cooking class Langhe Grandmas recipes with final tasting dinner. DAY 4 After breakfast, check-out. Transfer to the Italian Riviera with private driver. Along the way stop for a walk around the pretty town of Camogli. In the evening, dinner in a selected typical restaurant. DAY 5 After breakfast, meeting with the local private guide and departure via train for Cinque Terre. Visit of the two iconic villages of Manarola and Vernazza. Visit to a local wine producer with tasting. DAY 6 After breakfast, meeting with the local private guide and departure via train for a tour of the picturesque villages of Santa Margherita and Portofino. Meeting with an expert local cook to learn to prepare the famous pesto sauce. DAY 7 After breakfast, check-out and departure. For min. 2 people: 3.300,00 per person - Charme** accommodation **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 13

16 EVENTS Collisioni - the Agrirock Festival A music weekend on the Unesco wine hills, in June and July TOUR PROPOSAL 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS: 3 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 1 dinner in a characteristic restaurant 1 visit to a well-known wine cellar in the Barolo area with tasting 1 chocolate tasting in an elegant pastry shop 1 visit to the Grinzane Cavour Castle DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant. DAY 3 After breakfast, free time for a shopping tour in Alba, the capital of the Langhe hills: stroll among medieval monuments, elegant boutiques and historical cafés. Visit to the Grinzane Cavour castle, one of the most representative manors in the area. Second day at Collisioni - AgriRock Festival (tickets not included). DAY 4 After breakfast, departure. DAY 2 After breakfast, a panoramic tour in Barolo hills is suggested, discovering its hidden corners and charming shops of local products, and enjoying the Unesco vineyard landscapes. Visit to a family run wine cellar with tasting. Visit to an original, historical patisserie with the refined atmosphere of days gone by, with tasting of a strict chocolate selection. First concert at Collisioni AgriRock Festival in the amazing atmosphere of the Langhe hills (tickets not included). For min. 2 people: 289,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 429,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 14

17 EVENTS Unesco Vineyard Landscapes and Terra Madre Salone del Gusto Come and discover the best of food & wine from all over the world, 20 th - 24 th September 2018 TOUR PROPOSAL 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS: 3 overnight stays in selected country and charming accommodation facilities, breakfast with local products included 2 dinners in characteristic restaurants with Slow Food Presidia tasting 1 visit to a well-known wine cellar in Barolo area with tasting 1 visit to a family-run wine cellar in Barbaresco area with tasting 1 visit to the Grinzane Cavour Castle DAY 1 Arrival and check-in in the selected accommodation facility in the Unesco hills of Langhe, Monferrato, Roero. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant. DAY 2 After breakfast, a panoramic tour in the hills of Barolo wine is suggested, discovering the hidden corners and charming shops of local products, and enjoying the World Heritage vineyard landscapes. Visit to the Grinzane Cavour castle, one of the most representative manors in the area, where the history of the Italian nation blends with the development of wine production. Guided visit to a well-known wine cellar with tasting. Free time for shopping in Alba, the capital of the Langhe hills: stroll among medieval towers, Liberty buildings, elegant boutiques and historical cafés. Alternatively walking tour in Bra the city where Slow Food movement was born. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant. DAY 3 After breakfast, day at leisure in Turin to enjoy the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto by Slow Food: The philosophy of good, clean and fair food, which involves the Slow Food and Terra Madre worldwide network, belongs to everyone and should be enjoyed by the broadest possible spectrum of public. This year the successful event will take place in the most beautiful and prestigious sites in the city: Parco del Valentino, Palazzo Reale, Teatro Carignano, Circolo dei Lettori and Reggia di Venaria are just some of the venues where food producers from all over the world will display their products. DAY 4 After breakfast, check-out and departure for a panoramic tour in the hills of Barbaresco is suggested, discovering Neive, one of the Best villages of Italy and Barbaresco, with his panoramic tower. Visit to a family run wine cellar and tasting. Departure. For min. 2 people: 289,00 per person - Lifestyle* accommodation 429,00 per person - Charme** accommodation *Lifestyle: selected small country houses and B&B **Charme: selected 3/4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses 15

18 EVENTS Luxury Alba White Truffle Festival A charming trip to relax and enjoy great wines and the precious Alba White Truffle October and November TOUR PROPOSAL 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS: 4 nights in a selected deluxe / charming hotel, breakfast and daily free access to the Spa included 2 lunches in selected elegant restaurants 1 lunch in a characteristic country Agriturismo with Truffle tasting 1 lunch and 1 dinner in Michelin-starred restaurants 3 dinners in selected elegant restaurants 4 visits to highly prized local wineries in Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero and Asti Spumante areas, with wine tasting Alba White Truffle hunting excursion with a selected truffle-hunter and his dog Admission to the Truffle Market in Alba - International Alba White Truffle Fair Admission and guided visit to the prestigious Grinzane Cavour Castle DAY 1 Arrival in Langhe Monferrato Roero hills and check-in in a deluxe / charming hotel, lunch in the inner elegant restaurant. Guided visit to an Underground Cathedral, Unesco Site, with tasting of Asti Spumante sparkling wine. Dinner in an elegant restaurant. DAY 2 After breakfast, the day begins visiting the Barbaresco wine area: visit of a well-known cellar, with tasting. Lunch in a panoramic Michelin-starred restaurant. Departure for the Barolo wine area. Visit to an historical Barolo cellar, to meet the fascinating world of the Barolo wine production with wine tasting. Departure for Alba, to visit the International Alba White Truffle Fair with the Truffle Market (only on Saturdays and Sundays), where the Trifolau (truffle hunters) sell their precious jewels. Stroll in the historical centre, among elegant boutiques, medieval monuments and historical cafés. Dinner in an elegant restaurant. DAY 3 After breakfast, departure for an exciting Truffle hunting excursion looking for the prestigious Alba White Truffle with the truffle-hunter and his dog. Lunch in a characteristic Agriturismo with Truffle tasting. In the afternoon, guided visit to the impressive medieval castle in Grinzane Cavour, one of the symbols of Langhe hills, where the exclusive World Alba White Truffle Charity Auction takes place every year in November. Dinner in an elegant restaurant. DAY 4 After breakfast, departure for the Roero area to enjoy a wine experience in a picturesque cellar. Lunch in a charming restaurant. In the afternoon, departure for Alba for shopping time! For the last evening, dinner in an exclusive Michelin-starred restaurant. DAY 5 After breakfast and check-out, departure. For min. 2 people: 1.599,00 per person - Charme** accommodation 2.249,00 per person - Luxury*** accommodation **Charme: selected 4 star hotels, historical and romantic villas or country houses ***Luxury: 5 star hotels, Luxury charming villas or relais 16

19 day tour DISCOVER THE UNESCO VINEYARD LANDSCAPES WORLD HERITAGE SITE ALBA AND TRUFFLE EMOTION 10 a.m. Departure from Alba - Il Salotto del Turista, Piazza San Paolo a.m. Visit to the Grinzane Cavour Castle, Unesco site a.m. Panoramic tour of the hills of Barolo wine, through La Morra, Monforte and Barolo p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant 3 p.m. Visit to a historical Barolo wine cellar, with tasting 4 p.m. The tour goes on towards the hills of Barbaresco 5 p.m. Arrival in Canelli and visit to an Underground Cathedral, Unesco site, with tasting 6 p.m. Return to Alba 7 p.m. End of the tour a.m. Walking tour of Alba, discovering the historic town centre and the best typical products shops 1 p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant 3.30 p.m. Simulated Truffle hunting, in the wood with the Trifolau and his dog 5 p.m. Visit to an estate specialized in Truffles, with small tasting 6 p.m. Return to Alba 6.30 p.m. End of the tour PRICE: from 129,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) with minibus and guide - reservation upon request 17

20 day tour ROERO: WINE CELLARS, VEGETABLE GARDENS AND ORCHARDS moscato sweet tour: cooking and tasting emotions 10 a.m. Departure from Alba - Il Salotto del Turista, Piazza San Paolo a.m. Trekking among the Rocche of Roero, discovering vegetable gardens, orchards, Chestnut trees and Honey trails p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant, with tasting of Roero fruits 3.30 p.m. Visit to a crutin, picturesque underground cellar dug into the tufa 5 p.m. Stop-off at the Roero Regional Enoteca in Canale for an aperitif/ tasting of Roero wines 5.45 p.m. Return to Alba 6 p.m. End of the tour 10 a.m. Departure from Alba - Il Salotto del Turista, Piazza San Paolo towards the hills of Moscato a.m. Arrival to Mango. Stop-off at Moscato Regional Enoteca with Country Cooking School demonstration, to discover the typical recipes, with tasting of Moscato d Asti DOCG p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant 3.30 p.m. Visit to an old stone mill, producing organic flours 4.30 p.m. Visit to a Moscato wine cellar with tasting or, alternatively, gourmand break in a pastry shop with tasting of local delicacies and Moscato 6 p.m. Return to Alba 6.45 p.m. End of the tour PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) with minibus and guide - reservation upon request 18

21 day tour ALTA LANGA: AUTHENTIC PLACES, HAZELNUTS AND CHEESES SLOW FOOD TOUR: FROM BRA TO POLLENZO 10 a.m. Departure from Alba - Il Salotto del Turista, Piazza San Paolo a.m. Visit to a small farm producing hazelnut Nocciola Piemonte IGP, with tasting 12 a.m. Walk in a lovely village in Alta Langa area 1 p.m. Lunch in a typical tavern, discovering grandmas recipes 4 p.m. Visit to a small farm producing biological cheese made from Alta Langa sheep and goat s milk, with tasting 5 p.m. Return to Alba 6 p.m. End of the tour 10 a.m. Departure from Alba - Il Salotto del Turista, Piazza San Paolo/Bra, in front of the Train Station a.m. Visit to Bra old town centre and stop-off at a historical café 1 p.m. Lunch with Slow Food Presidia tasting 3 p.m. Visit to the Wine Bank with an introduction to the Slow Food philosophy 4 p.m. Guided tour through the historic centre of the Estate of Pollenzo, Unesco Site 5.30 p.m. Return to Alba/Bra 6 p.m. End of the tour PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) with minibus and guide - reservation upon request 19

22 day tour BARBERA TOUR: FROM ASTI TO NIZZA MONFERRATO My name is Barbera and I have a story to tell ASTI AND MONFERRATO: TRADITIONS, FOOD & BARBERA WINE 10 a.m. Departure from Alba/Asti a.m. Guided tour of Asti old town, among Baroque, Medieval and Romanic monuments and nice shops 12 a.m. Transfer to Nizza Monferrato and stop-off at the Regional Enoteca 1 p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant with Barbera Wine Tasting Experience 3.30 p.m. Visit to the fascinating Bersano Museum, discovering country life and the tools used by farmers in vineyards, wine cellars and farmyards 4.30 p.m. Walking in the vineyards and visit to a Barbera wine cellar, with tasting 6 p.m. Return to Alba/Asti 6.45 p.m. End of the tour 10 a.m. Departure from Alba/Asti a.m. Guided tour of Asti old town, among Baroque, Medieval and Romanic monuments and nice shops a.m. Visit to a sartorial showroom that creates the Medieval costumes for the traditional Palio p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant in the city centre, wines included 3.30 p.m. Visit to ICIF, the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners in Costigliole d Asti 5 p.m. Visit to a Barbera wine cellar, with tasting 6 p.m. Return to Alba/Asti 6.45 p.m. End of the tour PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) with minibus and guide - reservation upon request 20

23 day tour BAROLO & BARBARESCO WINE TASTING TOUR brachetto sense experience Amidst Art, History, Wellness & Great Food 10 a.m. Departure from Alba - Il Salotto del Turista, Piazza San Paolo a.m. Visit to the WiMu Wine Museum in Barolo Castle and stop-off at Barolo Regional Enoteca a.m. Visit to a Barolo wine cellar, with tasting 1.00 p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant 2.30 p.m. The tour goes on towards Barbaresco hills 3 p.m. Walk in the historic centre of Barbaresco, with stop-off at the Regional Enoteca 3.45 p.m. Transfer to Neive, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy 4.30 p.m. Visit to a Barbaresco wine cellar, with tasting 5.30 p.m. Return to Alba 6 p.m. End of the tour 10 a.m. Departure from Alba/Asti/Canelli or place to be arranged, to reach the Wine Route through Brachetto d Acqui and Moscato d Asti vineyards. Arrival to Acqui Terme, Roman spa town and guided tour to the historical centre 1 p.m. Lunch in a typical-style restaurant, tasting Monferrato traditional specialties, such as the Robiola di Roccaverano cheese and the Brachetto DOCG aromatic wine 4 p.m. Visit to a Brachetto wine cellar, with tasting 5.30 p.m. Return to Alba/Asti/Canelli 6.30 p.m. End of the tour PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) PRICE: from 119,00 / person (for groups min. 6 people) With Vip Service from 2 to 5 people (price upon request - tour@langhe-experience.it) with minibus and guide - reservation upon request 21

24 Make your holiday R HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS COOKING CLASS FROM THE MARKET TO THE TABLE TRUFFLE... EMOTION OUT & ABOUT IN THE VINEYARD & THE CELLAR CANELLI AND ITS UNDERGROUND CATHEDRALS BIO WINE & ORGANIC FOOD EXPERIENCE CASHMERE & BAROLO WITH PERSONAL SHOPPER AFTERNOON FOOD&WINE TIME NOCCIOLA DISCOVERY 22

25 Excursions... Emotions A series of original, authentic proposals, to make a holiday in Langhe Monferrato Roero an experience to be lived! INFO & BOOKING: info@tartufoevino.it A TRIP IN A CARRIAGE ON THE HILLS BABY EXPERIENCE AN AFTERNOON AS A SHEPHERD CHEESE EXPERIENCE PIC-NIC EXPERIENCE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE HORSE RIDING HOT-AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS TREKKING EXCURSIONS APE CALESSE TOUR GUIDED TOURS RELAXATION AND WELLNESS 23

26 TARTUFO TOUR Come and discover the magical experience of truffle hunting in the woods with a trifolau and his dog La magia della ricerca del Tartufo, nel bosco, con il trifolau e il suo cane with minivan or luxury car and guide con minivan o auto di lusso e accompagnatore A partire da/from 69,00 Barolo & Barbaresco wine to discover the Unesco Vineyard Landscapes and two prestigious Barolo and Barbaresco wine cellars alla scoperta dei Paesaggi Vitivinicoli Unesco e di due prestigiose cantine del Barolo e Barbaresco with minivan, luxury car or vintage car con minivan, auto di lusso o auto d epoca

27 Ti raccontiamo un territorio meraviglioso We will convey a marvellous area Raccontaci cosa ti aspetti dalla tua vacanza e noi la costruiamo per te... Tell us what you expect from your holiday, and we will build it for you... Abbiamo selezionato e provato per te le migliori strutture e le migliori esperienze We have selected and tested for you the best facilities and the most extraordinary experiences Una squadra tutta al femminile che si prende cura di te / An all-female team that will take care of you CHARMING HOTELS & RESTAURANTS Charming Hotels & Restaurants Golf Clubs Wellbeing Centres Piccole DIMORE DI CHARME e di campagna Historical & Romantic Residences Farm & Country Houses Apartments and Bed & Breakfast OSTERIE E LOCALI TIPICI Traditional-Style Eateries Taverns Wine Bars I LUOGHI DEL GUSTO Local Products Enotecas Pastry Shops Historical Cafés AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES Excursions & Tours LANGHE EXPERIENCE - TOURS & EVENTS Tour operator Activities and customized tours ALBA, Piazza Risorgimento 2 UFFICIO TURISTICO - BOOKING OFFICE tel ALBA, Piazza San Paolo 3 Il Salotto del Turista - Tourist Sweet Home tel info@tartufoevino.it info@langhe-experience.it

28 Enjoy, Visit, Work YOUR PERSONAL TOUR DESIGNERS: LANGHE EXPERIENCE - TOURS & EVENTS IL SALOTTO DEL TURISTA/TOURIST SWEET HOME Piazza San Paolo, ALBA CN tel tour@tartufoevino.it / tour@langhe-experience.it Langhe Experience - Tartufoevino Langhe Experience Tartufoevino