TOP DOWN PIEDMONT & LAKES

Drive & Experience Piedmont On The Road

Description

Piedmont: it literally translates as the land "at the foot of the mountains". In fact it is an ancient kingdom offering incredibly varied landscapes and rich rewards for those willing to relax and explore. Driving with the top down through Piedmont means more than seeing its beauty; you will experience this enchanting land through each of your senses. See expansive vistas of the Alpine Piedmont, where high mountains such as Monviso and Monte Rosa stand guard along the borders. Indulge in the tastes and aromas of the world-renowned Piedmont Food and Wine districts of Langhe Monferrato Roero made famous by products of excellence such as Barolo, Barbaresco, IGP hazelnuts and Alba White Truffle. Feel the air caress your skin as you linger beside the Piedmont Lakes, Orta and Maggiore. Hear the rhythms of life in each of these romantic Bel Paese and feel a deep connection to Historical Piedmont, captured in the rich heart of art and culture in Turin, Italy’s first capital.

So “top down” and off you go!
Let Piedmont weave a tapestry of memories just for you.

DRIVE IT CLASSIC ◊ TOUR AVAILABLE WITH CLASSIC CARS TOO!

Highlights

TOP DOWN PIEDMONT & LAKES

Discover the immense wealth of beauty and bounty found only in Piedmont.

THE EXTRAORDINARY VINEYARD LANDSCAPES OF UNESCO

Embrace the boundless horizon of the vineyards ranging across the World Heritage Hills and dive into the most authentic Langa, a land of noble vineyards and unique craftspeople.

LAGO D’ORTA & LAGO MAGGIORE

Relax on the shores of the most romantic lake in Italy and discover one of the most beautiful natural sites in the world.

TORINO FIRST CAPITAL OF ITALY

Visit the first capital of Italy and one of the most vibrant cities of art and culture in Europe.

MAPS

DURATION

14 days

START-END

Torino

PERIOD

From April until October

ITINERARY

Preview

MORE INFO

Overall itinerary length: 910 Km
Stage by stage details (subject to minor variations due to selected accommodations):

Torino airport – Torino center | 15 Km
Torino – Stresa | 194 Km
Stresa | N/A
Stresa | N/A
Stresa – Moncalvo | 166 Km
Moncalvo – Moncalvo | 75 Km
Moncalvo – Canelli | 73 Km
Canelli – Canelli | 95 Km
Canelli – Alba | 47 Km
Alba | N/A
Alba – Monforte | 85 Km
Monforte – Monforte | 45 Km
Monforte – Torino | 100 Km
Torino center – Torino airport | 15 Km

Please note: the activities offered by Landmade are always private and do not involve the participation of other people. However, in case of short notice reservations, fairs or events, exclusivity may not be guaranteed.

DETAILS

INCLUDED

Accomodation

13 nights in double room
breakfast and local city taxes for 13 nights

Services version “Drive"

car rental model Fiat 500C for 14 days, unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection, vehicle license fee and motor vehicle charges
private parking on site for 13 nights
travel pack including map, itineraries, sites of interest and recommended restaurants
exclusive Travel Journal in leather hand-sewn by local craftsman
welcome aperitif, briefing and introduction to Piedmont with our staff
voucher-free service, all taxes, operating costs, contact person available in case of emergency 24/7

Services version “Drive & Experience"

“Drive” package services
additional package "Experience" with:

guided tour at historic rice mill of Vercelli area
tasting-lunch at selected restaurant of Vercelli (tasting menu, drinks included)
guided tour at historic Monferrato workshop producing artisan nougat and chocolate with tasting
visit to a selected Spumante winery on the Underground Cathedrals circuit with tasting
guided panoramic tour of the Barbaresco Hills with expert local guide (3 hours)
visit to a selected hazelnut farm producing and processing Nocciole Piemonte IGP with tasting-lunch (4 courses, drinks included)
visit to a selected Barolo winery with tasting
private truffle hunting excursion in the wood and thorough exploration of all things “truffle”
aperitif in the wood (assortment of snacks and truffle-based specialties, drinks included)
themed lunch with the truffle hunter (6 courses of which 3 with fresh Black Truffle, drinks included)

NOT INCLUDED

extras in general and anything not expressly specified under “Included”

ON REQUEST

extra nights before, during or after the tour
modern car rental of upper category, e.g. Fiat 124 Spider: +385 € pp (14 days)
classic car rental of upper category, e.g. Alfa Romeo Spider “Duetto”: +775 € pp (14 days)
lunch with fresh White Truffle: +60 € pp (available in season, from October until January)
departure/arrival from other cities, stations, airports
interpreter in languages other than Italian or English
optional activities, custom services and/or itinerary