After arriving in Barolo, you'll have the freedom to explore wineries and the wine museum before continuing on to Alba, where you can taste truffle specialties and stroll the medieval center, all at your leisure. Meanwhile your driver will wait for you near by, ensuring an stress-free return trip.
Barolo is known as the "King of Wines" for its complex flavors, aging potential, and strict production standards. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes in a small designated area, it features distinctive aromas of roses, tar, cherries, and truffles. During this trip, you'll learn about traditional vs. modern production methods, how soil and microclimate influence flavor (terroir), and proper tasting techniques from local producers.
In Barolo village, you can visit historic cellars like Marchesi di Barolo and numerous family-run wineries. The WiMu Wine Museum offers context about the region's winemaking history. In Alba, enotecas (wine shops) offer tastings from multiple producers. You can arrange appointments at wineries matching your preferences, from prestigious established producers to small organic operations.
Alba's white truffle season runs from late September through December, peaking in October and November during the International White Truffle Fair. If visiting during this period, you can experience truffle-hunting demonstrations, specialized menus, and the intoxicating aroma of fresh truffles throughout Alba. Even outside truffle season, many shops sell truffle products year-round.
Typically, you can comfortably visit 2-3 wineries in a day, allowing proper time for tours, tastings, and appreciation. Quality experiences with personal attention from producers are preferable to rushing through multiple locations. We recommend arranging an itinerary ahead of time that balances prestigious estates with smaller family operations for a comprehensive understanding of Barolo wine.
Absolutely! Most wineries offer shipping services for larger purchases, handling export paperwork and shipment. Remember to check your home country's customs regulations regarding the import of alcohol. Many producers also ship internationally through their websites if you prefer. You can also take smaller quantities back to your hotel in Turin.
Smart casual attire is appropriate for wine tastings in this region. Wineries often have cool cellars and may involve walking through vineyards, so comfortable shoes and layers are recommended. Avoid strong perfumes or colognes as they interfere with the wine tasting process. For more prestigious estates, slightly dressier attire might be appropriate, but extreme formality is unnecessary.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.