Harvest time in truffle country
Piedmont in Fall Tour
Taste Barolo and hunt for white truffles beneath the turning leaves of the Langhe hills. An indulgent Piedmont food and wine focused experience.
Tour Details
Journey into Italy’s northern jewel in autumn, where misty vineyard hills and amber forests frame the home of Barolo and Alba’s prized white truffles. Taste, explore, and connect with a timeless region that invites you to slow down and savour the season.
Price
From US$7,590 per personGroup Size
Maximum 12 guestsDuration
7 days / 6 nightsDepartures
October 2026Starts/Ends
Turin
Inclusions
Boutique stays, guided experiences, and meals with wineAccommodation
Boutique city hotel and charming countryside agriturismoActivity Level
Light walking — some uneven terrain
Highlights
Why You'll Love This Tour
Experience the elegance of Turin - sip vermouth and nibble tramezzini before an evening performance at the Teatro Regio.
Feel the thrill of the hunt as you join local trifulau and their dogs in search of Alba’s elusive white truffles amid misty autumn woods.
Taste the richness of Piedmont’s land, from bold Barolo and Barbaresco wines to creamy cheeses in a town so obsessed it hosts its own Slow Food cheese festival.
Step into royal history, exploring the grand castles and refined architecture that speak to Piedmont’s noble past.
Cook alongside a local chef, meet her mischievous pet pigs and learn to fold agnolotti the way her family has for generations.
End each day the Piedmontese way - with good wine, beautiful company, and a sense that life here moves to a slower tune
What our guests say
your untold italy tour Includes
6 nights in charming luxury 4 star accommodation – 3 nights in beautiful 4 star hotel accommodation in Turin and 3 nights in a charming luxury 4 star country house
Guided walking tours, premium wine tastings, truffle hunt, cooking class, castle visit, palace visit, theater performance, cheese tasting, Alba White Truffle Festival and chocolate factory visit
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 apericena and 5 dinners as specified in the itinerary, wine and bottled water is included with meals other than breakfast
Air-conditioned minibus/minivan will get you around on tour.
Tips and gratuities are included for local guides and your driver. Tips are not included for your tour host.
We meet at our hotel in central Turin and drop off at Turin train station
Not included
Turin can be reached by high speed train in just over 1 hour from Milan, 3 hours from Florence, or just over 4 hours from Rome. If you prefer to travel by plane, the city has a small international airport that services Italian and European destinations.
No one books a trip expecting the unexpected – travel insurance ensures you’re covered if plans change. See our trip FAQ below for more information and suggested providers.
Nearly all meals are included – you’ll have one free meal to explore the local food scene at your own pace.
Tour Overview
Piedmont in Fall Tour Description
Fall transforms Piedmont into a landscape of gold and mist, where vineyards shimmer under soft light and the scent of truffles drifts through the forests. Over a week of discovery, you’ll uncover the heart of this refined northern region – its wines, its traditions, and the quiet grace of everyday life.
Culture, Courage, and Timeless Sophistication
Begin in Turin, Italy’s elegant first capital, where grand boulevards and Belle Époque cafés invite slow mornings and conversation. Sip vermouth and taste delicate tramezzini before an evening at the magnificent Teatro Regio, a beloved Torinese ritual each fall. Step into royal history at the splendid Reggia di Venaria, and wander through galleries that once housed kings.
In Cuneo, stories of courage unfold on a moving WWII walking tour that honors the resilience of the women partisans who fought for freedom. It’s a side of Italy rarely seen – powerful, proud, and deeply human.
Wine, Truffles, and the Taste of the Land
As the road winds south, the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco welcome you with their warm autumn glow. Meet the winemakers during harvest season, taste their labor of love in cellars fragrant with oak and grape, and wander local markets alive with seasonal bounty. Join a truffle hunt in the woods, then celebrate your find at the Alba White Truffle Festival, where the air hums with excitement and the rich aroma of Piedmont’s most prized treasure.
Here, food and wine are more than pleasures – they’re poetry. Each glass, each meal, and each moment brings you closer to understanding why this region has long captured the hearts of travelers and dreamers alike.
Piedmont in Fall Tour Itinerary
We often don’t publish specific destinations in order to preserve the local flavor of your trip and allow you to enjoy special surprises along the way.
Day 1-3
Welcome to Turin
Explore elegant Turin, the first capital of Italy and home to the Royal family of Savoy who originated from France. Visit the magnificent Reggia di Venaria palace, sample local Torinese ‘gianduiotti’ chocolates and the famous bicerin.
Hear the stories and legends of Piedmont from Royal scandals to the Shroud of Turin over vermouth, and tramezzini, before enjoying an unforgettable opera or ballet performance. In Cuneo, uncover the inspiring stories of the women partisans who fought during WWII.
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- Places: Turin and Cuneo
- Activities: Turin walking tour and theatre performance, Guided tour of Venaria Reale and Bicerin cafe visit, Cuneo walking tour (WWII and women partisans), and visit to historic pasticceria
- Accommodation: Turin Palace Hotel (or similar)
Day 4-6
Truffles, Barolo Wine and Cheese
Embark on a walk you’ll never forget with our local truffle hunter and his trusty dog in search of white truffles. Go cheese tasting at a 100-year-old cheesemonger. Raise a glass to the King of Wines at our Barolo wine tasting and learn everything there is to know about truffles at an important local festival.
Celebrate the local cuisine in the kitchen of our friend and chef who teaches us how to make the perfect agnolotti or tajarin pasta.
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- Places: Barolo, La Morra, Alba
- Activities: Chocolate factory tour, Truffle hunt, Barolo wine tasting and Cooking class, Alba guided tour, white truffle festival and cheese shop visit
- Accommodation: Corte Gondina (or similar)
Day 7
A Castle in the Vines
Gaze in wonder at an 11th-century fairytale castle, nestled amongst the vines. Go for one last passeggiata through the vineyards as we taste the Queen of Wines – Barbaresco – at a family-run winery.
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- Places: Castle Grinzane Cavour, Le Langhe
- Activities: Guided castle visit, Winery visit with tastings
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Mon 12 Oct - Sun 18 Oct 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Piedmont in Fall tour departs from the beautiful city of Turin after lunchtime in the lobby of our hotel.
Our Piedmont in Fall tour ends back in Turin around 5pm at the Turin Porta Nuova Centrale train station.
Turin can be reached by high speed train in just over 1 hour from Milan, 3 hours from Florence, or just over 4 hours from Rome. If you prefer to travel by plane, the city has a small international airport that services Italian and European destinations
Please let us know well in advance if you have any dietary needs, including allergies. It is quite a meat and dairy heavy cuisine so it can be a little difficult for vegetarians and not advisable for vegans. We have had celiacs join us on this tour before and can accommodate gluten intolerance. We’re happy to work with tour accommodation and restaurants to ensure that you have suitable meal options.
You’ll feel completely at home – whether you enjoy a glass of wine or prefer to skip it. Our tours celebrate the stories, traditions, and people behind Italy’s incredible food and wine culture, so there’s always something meaningful to experience. Non-alcoholic local options are happily provided, and every tasting, vineyard visit, or shared meal is about connection, not just what’s in the glass.
Please do keep in mind that wine is a big focus of this tour as Piedmont is arguably Italy’s best wine region. We visit two wineries and participate in guided wine tastings at both.
Absolutely! We always welcome solo travelers in our groups and generally have at least a couple of solo guests join.
Light to moderate physical activity levels are required on this tour as our guided walks range from 1-2 hours at a time. Please get in touch if you have concerns.
Alongside USD, we offer payment in Australian, Canadian and New Zealand dollars, Euro and British pounds using the mid-market rate at time of payment on xe.com. Please reach out to us at info@untolditalytours for a quote.
Pay a USD $500 deposit per person to secure your place. Then three easy instalments at 180 days, 120 days and 90 days prior to departure or as specified on our tour booking page. The balance is due 60 days before departure or on the date specified on the trip booking page. Email us if you’d like to break up the instalments even more.
Our Piedmont in Fall tour offers unbeatable value for money and includes 4 star accommodation, luxury transportation, most meals, guided tours, entrance fees, artisan visits, local experiences, a dedicated tour host and more.
Most guests find they spend money on souvenirs, a few snacks and additional services such as laundry and spa treatments. You have one free time lunch but our guests often find this a welcome relief from the sheer amount of food during the rest of the tour.
When you book a tour with us, we take care of all the details so you can sit back, completely relax and enjoy your Italian experience.
When you book a tour with us, we take care of all the details so you can sit back, completely relax and enjoy your Italian experience.
Yes our 2026 tour schedule has an opportunity to combine this tour with another Untold Italy experience. It can be combined with our Cinque Terre and Beyond tour. Please reach out for more information.
The unexpected can occur and becoming ill or injured in a foreign country is a very daunting experience, therefore we require guests take insurance with international evacuation coverage for all trips.
Please consider cancelation insurance also because refunds are made available only per our
terms and conditions, and we are unable to make exceptions for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies.
You should book a policy as soon as the trip has been confirmed. Some companies to consider:
- World Nomads – simple and flexible travel insurance for independent travelers. Includes 24×7 assistance when abroad
- Safety Wing Nomad Insurance – designed to meet the unexpected medical and travel needs faced by people traveling outside of their home country
- Travelex (USA residents only) – comprehensive travel insurance options covering medical assistance and delays
Unfortunately these providers may not offer policies for those aged over 69. In this case you can try Travel Insurance Master – a service that allows you to compare quotes and insurance policies.
Discover Piedmont
Tucked up in Italy’s north west corner, Piedmont shares a border with France and Switzerland. The former home of Italy’s Royal Savoy family is mountainous and covered in vines that produce some of the country’s most celebrated wines.
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