Turin, the Langhe
& Monferrato
Two nights in royal Turin, four among the Barolo vineyards of the Langhe, two in the castles and hills of Monferrato.
Barolo, white truffles and the first capital of Italy
Piedmont is the Italy many travellers discover on their second or third trip, and keep coming back to: a baroque royal capital, hills covered in Nebbiolo vines, the white truffles of Alba in autumn and some of the best tables in the country. The vineyard landscapes of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato are a UNESCO site.
- 1Turin 2 nights
- 2Langhe 4 nights
- 3Monferrato 2 nights
8 days, 3 homes
For every stop: what to see and where to go, the dishes to try and where to eat them. Below, two or three of our homes in the area, with live rates for your nights.
Turin, the royal city
The first capital of united Italy is a city of arcades, baroque squares and historic cafés, with one of the greatest Egyptian collections in the world.
What to see & where to go
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Royal Palace and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud
- The Mole Antonelliana and the National Cinema Museum
- The arcades of via Po and Piazza San Carlo
- The Basilica of Superga, on the hill above the city
- The Reggia di Venaria, the Savoy Versailles
What to eat
- Bicerin, coffee, chocolate and cream in a glass
- Vitello tonnato
- Agnolotti del plin
- Gianduiotti and a vermouth at aperitivo time
Where to eat
- Bicerin, the chocolate and coffee drink, at Caffè Al Bicerin
- Del Cambio, the historic restaurant on Piazza Carignano
- Aperitivo with vermouth, invented here, in any café under the arcades
Refined hotel with a spa, in the centre.Why stay hereA refined hotel with its own spa in the centre of Turin, a short walk from the arcades.See the home
The Langhe, the hills of Barolo
Four nights in the heart of the wine country: villages on hilltops, castles above the vineyards and a tasting room at every turn. In October and November, Alba is the capital of the white truffle.
What to see & where to go
- Barolo and the WiMu wine museum in its castle
- La Morra's belvedere over the vineyards
- Grinzane Cavour castle and its regional wine shop
- The Saturday market and the truffle fair in Alba, in season
- Pollenzo and the University of Gastronomic Sciences
- Barbaresco and its tower
What to eat
- Tajarin with white truffle, in autumn
- Carne cruda all'albese, hand-cut raw veal
- Barolo and Barbaresco
- Torta di nocciole, made with Piedmont hazelnuts
Where to eat
- Osteria La Cantinella in Barolo, for tajarin and plin
- Trattoria della Posta in Monforte d'Alba
- A Barolo tasting at a family winery in Serralunga d'Alba
19th-century Savoy building with gardens and pool.Why stay hereA 19th-century building of the Savoy kings in Pollenzo, with gardens, pool and restaurant.See the home
In the vineyards of the historic estate.Why stay hereRooms inside the historic Fontanafredda estate, in the UNESCO landscape of the Barolo vineyards.See the home
Former monastery with views of the Alps.Why stay hereA former monastery in the centre of Cherasco, with views of the Alps and a small spa.See the home
Monferrato, castles and Barbera
North of the Langhe, the gentler hills of Monferrato are dotted with castles and with the 'infernot', the cellars dug into the soft stone under the houses.
What to see & where to go
- Canelli's underground cathedrals, the historic spumante cellars
- Asti's medieval towers and old town
- The castles of Monferrato, many still lived in
- A Barbera d'Asti tasting in the hills
- Nizza Monferrato, for Barbera and bagna cauda
- Crea and its Sacro Monte, a UNESCO site
What to eat
- Bagna cauda, the garlic and anchovy dip for vegetables
- Agnolotti with roast meat filling
- Bonet, the chocolate and amaretti pudding
- Barbera d'Asti, Grignolino and Moscato d'Asti
Where to eat
- Bagna cauda and agnolotti in any trattoria in Nizza Monferrato
- Bonet and hazelnut cake, the Piedmont classics
- Moscato d'Asti, served cold, at the end of the meal
Suites with two pools and a spa.Why stay hereFive-star suites with two pools and a spa, in the Barbera hills.See the home
Castle and wine estate in the hills.Why stay hereA castle relais surrounded by its own vineyards, in the Monferrato hills.See the home
Former religious building among the vines.Why stay hereA building that was first religious, then a noble residence, now a relais among the vines of Rosignano.See the home
Ask our assistant
This itinerary is a starting point. Tell the assistant your dates and constraints and it re-plans the stops on our homes, then checks the rooms.
- We only have 7 days: which stop do we cut?
- Same route but with two children under 10: which homes work?
- Can you check the three homes for arrival on May 4?
