Top Piedmont & Liguria Holidays - page 2

Delve into the world of Langhe wines with this insider tour of the top cellars in Piedmont’s most prestigious wine country. Join your sommelier guide on a customized itinerary through the hills surrounding Alba to taste the area’s top-rated Barolo, Barbaresco, and other wines and learn about their history and production. Meet the winemakers and access vineyards and barrel rooms where some of Italy’s most prized vintages are born.

Discover the world of Barolo wine. Visit a family estate, tour the beautiful vineyard UNESCO World Heritage. Enjoy a tasting designed to offer a more special experience where wine is paired with chocolate.

I'm Edo. I personally designed this experience, and I'll be the one hosting you. I'm not a large tour operator, but a local who lives and breathes food and wine every day. Discover a different side of Barolo on a private wine tour through hidden wineries and quiet villages in the Langhe and Roero. I designed this experice for travelers who want more than a standard tasting: you'll visit small, family-run wineries, meet the people behind the bottles, and taste Barolo, Nebbiolo, and other local wines in an unhurried, personal setting. Between vineyards and hilltop villages, you'll experience the Langhe and Roero at a slower pace, away from the crowds, with time to enjoy the landscape, the stories, and the character that make this region truly unique.

Take in the beauty of the Cinque Terre far from the crowds on land with this scenic sunset boat tour from Riomaggiore. Set off with your skipper and a small group of just 12 to skirt the coastline past Manarola and Corniglia, stopping for a swim just off Vernazza. Enjoy views of the villages as they glow by the golden light of dusk and enjoy local wine and fresh focaccia on board.

Join a cozy, hands-on cooking class in a charming rooftop apartment just minutes from Turin’s Porta Nuova station. Discover the flavors of Piedmont as you make fresh gnocchi from scratch, prepare a traditional dessert, and enjoy local wine in a warm, authentic setting.

We have to tell you: we have a soft spot for this special city. It is a magical place, that still maintains that authenticity and genuiness of the artisans and the little local shops. And what about the leaning tower? Is something you cannot miss! I will pick you up at the port directly under the boat with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany until we will arrive at our destination. At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience. Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he/she knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Let us guide you inside the city walls of the 1500 and show you all the secrets spots and the historical attractions of this charming place in the middle of Tuscany! We will also stop for a light lunch in a typical Tuscan winery: wine tasting, some food and a little tour inside the cellar! AUTHENTICITY.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Langhe, combining the joy of cooking with the pleasure of tasting local products, to learn new recipes and enjoy a typical meal in a convivial atmosphere.

This experience offers an authentic deep dive into Genoa’s culinary tradition, just steps from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. You’ll learn to prepare real Genovese pesto using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle—just like locals have done for centuries. Set in our small artisan “food and wine” shop in the heart of the old town, the experience is hands-on, authentic and full of flavor. You’ll taste high-quality local ingredients and enjoy your handmade pesto served with trofie pasta, paired with a guided tasting of Ligurian wines. What makes this experience truly special is our family involvement: the class is led by us together with Gaia, our daughter, who was the youngest finalist at the World Pesto Championship in Genoa (March 2026). This is not just a cooking class, but a real connection to Ligurian culture, traditions and family hospitality.

Avoid the touristy eats on vacation, and discover the beloved cuisine and wine of Le Langhe in the Piedmont region with a local guide. On this small-group tour that's limited to just eight people, you'll visit two wineries for tours and tastings, and enjoy lunch in a picturesque hamlet where traditional Piedmont dishes take center stage.

I’m Edo. I personally designed this experience, and I’ll be the one hosting you. I’m not a large tour operator, but a local who lives food and wine every day. This small-group wine tour from Turin, intentionally kept intimate with just 4 guests, is ideal for travelers seeking a slow-paced wine experience in Piedmont, away from crowded wineries. Leave the city behind and explore Canavese, a hidden wine area just north of Turin that most visitors, and even many Italians, never see. You’ll visit two family-run wineries, meet the winemakers, and enjoy guided tastings surrounded by vineyard-covered hills and Alpine scenery. The experience highlights two distinctive wines of the area: Erbaluce di Caluso, a crisp, mineral white, and Carema, a rare alpine red made from Nebbiolo grapes grown on steep stone terraces. If you’re looking for a small group wine tour in Piedmont that goes off the beaten path and is led by a passionate local, this experience is for you.

Piedmont produces some of Italy’s top wines, but it’s easy to get lost when visiting its wineries on your own. This private tour includes hotel pickup and full-day transport, letting you focus on the views and wines. Enjoy a customized itinerary with two to three stops at local cellars, chosen to suit your taste and interests. Sample Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and other flagship wines plus stop for a traditional lunch (own expense).

Barolo and Barbaresco are two of Piedmont’s most prestigious wines. Get an inside look at how these flagship reds are produced with this tour led by a local winemaker. Visit cellars in the hills of the historic Langhe wine country and learn about the unique terroirs and microclimates behind these blockbuster wines. Stop for tours and tastings at area wineries and admire views of the vineyard-covered countryside along the way.

Discover the soul of the Cinque Terre at Eroico Vino. Escape the crowded harbor of Vernazza and join us for a "heroic" experience in our private vineyard, Fussà. Guided by locals, you will hike scenic ancient trails to reach our breathtaking terraces overlooking the sea. What sets us apart : Heroic Viticulture : Witness the bravery of winemaking on steep cliffs. Explore hand-tended vines where gravity-defying tradition has survived for centuries. Exclusive Views : While the village below bustles, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the coast in total tranquility from our private estate. Taste with a Mission : We are a restoration project. Your visit directly funds the rebuilding of ancient dry-stone walls and the recovery of abandoned land. Authentic Flavors : Savor 3 premium local wines produced on-site, perfectly paired with traditional snacks like fresh focaccia and pesto. Don’t just visit the Cinque Terre—help us save them. Book now!

Imagine a meticulously crafted excursion that offers an unparalleled experience. Discover the Cinque Terre away from the crowds, where luxury meets untouched nature. Travel with an expert driver and dedicated hostess through quiet scenic roads to exclusive viewpoints of the villages. Your adventure includes a private visit to a renowned local winery, where you'll delve into the art of regional winemaking and taste local wines. You will also explore the charming village of Corniglia by foot, where you will see breathtaking views, colourful local characters, and enjoy unique local crafts, giving you the opportunity to bring a piece of this magical land home with you. Stories and legends shared by your hostess will enrich your journey. Indulge in this exclusive experience, not just a trip but a memorable awakening of your senses, all in a luxurious private car.

Enjoy an amazing truffle hunting with a professional "Trifolao" and his trained dog near Monforte d' Alba. Breathe pure air in a gorgeous wood and enjoy the intense truffle scent. Meet the hunter and his dogs, who are specially trained to sniff out truffles, you’ll have a good chance of tracking down the elusive fungi. Along the way, learn more about truffles and why they are so rare, and pick up expert tips on how to find them. During the Hunting you will take a brake for a cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top, the experience ends with a wine tasting.

Italy’s Piedmont region is known as a gastronomic capital. On this private tour, you won’t just get to taste some of its most famous culinary products—you’ll go behind the scenes and see how they’re produced. First, join a truffle hunter and his dog on a walk, and see if you unearth any treasures. Then, transfer to a family-run winery, where you’ll learn how wine is made and enjoy samples of Barolo. Note: occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes

Emerge from this experience a master of Italian cuisine, during this small-group ravioli and wine class. A seasoned home chef welcomes you into their home kitchen in La Spezia, where you get hands-on experience preparing fresh pasta from scratch to make delicious stuffed ravioli and a traditional sauce. After all your hard work, sit down to a delicious meal paired with local wine and be treated like a member of the family.

Truffles are one of the most famous and prestigious products from Alba, but taking to the woods to search out these delicacies in the wild is a pastime usually reserved for expert foragers. With this exclusive experience, join a local truffle hunter and his dogs as they uncover these tiny treasures in the wooded hills. Relax after your adventure with a wine tasting in a local family-run cellar.

Discover the history and flavors of Italy’s Piedmont region as you embark on a tasting tour of Alba. Join a small group and walk around town learning about the traditional recipes from the region. Stop at several eateries including a bakery, deli, a gourmet truffle producer, and a historic coffee bar to sample everything from cheese to desserts to pasta and even truffle products.

Embark on a savory gastronomic journey through the historic port city of La Spezia, led by a friendly foodie guide. Sample tasty regional specialties at 4–5 different food stops, pre-selected to bring you the best of local cuisine. Taste briny fried anchovies, or a delicate chickpea pancake. Menus are seasonal, guaranteeing the freshest ingredients, and small groups are capped to ensure a personalized tasting adventure.

Take a walk on one of the lesser-known but most fascinating trails of the Cinque Terre. After a quick but engaging visit to the town of Vernazza, we will start climbing along the fascinating mule track towards the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Reggio (about 1 hour) at an altitude of 330 meters. During the climb, we will admire beautiful views of the Cinque Terre coast with its characteristic terraces supported by kilometers of dry-stone walls, where olives and grapes are cultivated to produce prestigious wines. In front of the shaded Sanctuary Square stands a monumental cypress (the oldest in Liguria!) and a majestic leccio. Before going down, we will visit the fascinating olive grove of Azienda Agricola la Bottega, where Ligure DOP extra virgin olive oil is produced. It will also be an opportunity to visit two cute ponies, which are the mascots of the farm. During the tour you can enjoy a glass of DOC 5 Terre wine accompanied by the typical Ligurian focaccia.

The Cinque Terre offer countless little-known trails rich in history and ancient traditions; thanks to the use of high-performance e-bikes and the words of local guides, you can immerse yourself in beautiful, intimate landscapes and admire the view from a fascinating perspective: a 360-degree view from above, skirting centuries-old terraces, rows of vineyards, olive groves and small villages nestled between inaccessible hills; we will cycle in a part of the "wine trail" to discover closely how these places rich in history and set in the Mediterranean scrub have marked the history of the Cinque Terre. You can then relax on the terrace of the Agriturismo with sea view and enjoy a cutting board full of local products and a glass of Cinque Terre wine. The bikes are not suitable for people under 165 cm in height and for those who are not used to cycling. For those who do not have a car you can book the shuttle with an extra cost of 10euro per person

This tour offers the unique opportunity to interact directly with the owner and oenologist of the winery, who will guide you through all stages of the process: from welcoming you on the panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards, to discovering the winemaking and aging spaces in the cellar, to wine tasting and tasting local products. Through this experience you will get in touch with the authentic agricultural reality of Monferrato and get to know the excellence that this territory offers. Those who decide to visit our winery will be fascinated by one of the most important wine territories in Italy, which we try to preserve and enhance by managing the vineyards with care and love for detail. The same attention is paid to all the processing phases in the cellar, with scrupulous attention to all the production phases. The result are unique wines that enhance the essence and distinctive character of the territory in which they are produced.

Genoa is known for its excellent cuisine, but it takes an insider to know exactly where to go to sample the city's finest specialties. Skip the tourist traps and discover market stalls, gourmet shops, and locals-only eateries you'd otherwise miss on this guided foodie walk through the heart of Genoa's old town. Feast on deep-fried seafood, warm focaccia, fresh pesto, and regional wines as you explore the warren of historic alleys with your guide and small group, learning about the city's history and culinary culture along the way.