The town of alba beyond the trees, with its grand cathedral standing high above the rest of the stunning town in Piedmont, Italy.

A truffle hunting dog treading on the cold, muddy, ground, sniffing a mans hand grasping a truffle the sniffer dog had just located, in Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

The vibrant undulating countryside near Barbaresco and Alba, covered in lush vineyards as far as the eye can see, on a summers day in Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy.

A historic wine cellar in Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, filled with rows of barriques and Slavonian oak barrels for the aging of red wine.

Piedmont Wine and Truffle Experience

2 nights from $1,980pp

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Discover Piedmont, the land of wine and fine food! There are few more enticing destinations for gourmet travellers than Piedmont. Truffle-hunting is a must for all discerning foodies and the ultimate gourmet holiday. Enjoy hunting in the woods around Alba for the most precious black and white truffles, followed by a wine tasting and truffle-themed lunch!

Piedmont Wine and Truffle Hunting Experience Highlights

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Enjoy the ultimate five-star luxury hotel with beautiful views across the vineyards in the Langhe wine country
Savour a sensational Michelin-star tasting menu paired with wines
Private airport transfers
Explore the world-famous wine region of Piedmont, with a local wine specialist, your private wine guide visiting some of the region’s famous wine villages such as Barolo, La Morra or Serralunga d’Alba
Truffle-hunt before savouring a lunch paired with wines – or perhaps partake in a cookery class

Day 1: Arrival in Piedmont

Relax with private transfers from the airport. Stay two nights in a luxury vineyard spa hotel, considered the jewel of one of the most precious areas of Piedmont with beautiful views across the vineyards in the Langhe.

In the evening savour a sensational Michelin-star tasting menu paired with wines for an extraordinary Italian gastronomic experience.

Suggested Stay

Casa di Langa

Set amidst the rolling hills of Italy’s Piedmont region, Casa di Langa blends sustainable luxury with the rustic charm of the Langhe landscape.

Day 2: Piedmont Truffle Hunting and Wine Tasting

After breakfast, meet with your private wine guide. In the morning you will enjoy a memorable truffle hunt around Alba for the most precious black and white truffles. You will learn the inside ropes from a professional truffle-hunter and his trained dog. Your hunt will end with a wine-tasting lunch in the truffle hunter’s home.

During the afternoon, you will visit some of the region’s famous wine villages such as Barolo, La Morra or Serralunga d’Alba. Here you will visit a renowned producer to taste a selection of wines including award-winning Barolos.

Day 3: Explore Alba on your Final Day in Piedmont

Explore the Alba White Truffle World Market, the largest international exhibition of truffles (on from early October to late November). Alba as a city is not only visually mesmerising, it is also a superb place to eat and the gourmet capital of Piedmont. In particular, the town is famous for its white truffles and chocolates – it is, after all, the birthplace of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella.

Known as the city of a hundred medieval towers, the old town centre is beautifully preserved and maintains a great atmosphere. Relax with lunch before travelling home.