What to do and see in Piedmont, Italy: The Best Multi-day Tours

July 19, 2021 Darleen Reid

Piedmont (/ˈpiːdmɒnt/ PEED-mont; Italian: Piemonte, pronounced [pjeˈmonte]; Piedmontese, Occitan and Arpitan: Piemont; French: Piémont) is a region in northwest Italy, one of the 20 regions of the country. It borders the Liguria region to the south, the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions to the east and the Aosta Valley region to the northwest; it also borders France to the west and Switzerland to the northeast. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres (9,808 sq mi) and a population of 4,396,293 as of 31 July 2016. The capital of Piedmont is Turin.
Restaurants in Piedmont

1. Cinque terre walking holiday self-guided

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy FindYourItaly
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Hike through beautiful itineraries off the beaten paths among nature and spectacular views Stay in one of the characteristic sea villages with its colourful house Taste locally produced wines in a nice bar in Manarola Enjoy a dinner in typical restaurant with sea food specialities

Inclusions: Dinner, Accommodation in double room with ensuite bathroom in Cinque Terre, Roadmap with description of suggested itineraries and map of the National Park Cinque Terre, 1 tasting of local wines in a wine bar in Manarola, 1 dinner with 3 courses and fish specialities, drinks not included, 1 book “Cinque Terre – vineyards with sea view” written by local travel photographer, Cinque Terre card including use of the public buses and free Wi-Fi at the National Park's hotspots., Cinque Terre Card Train valid for 3 consecutive days for local trains between Levanto and La Spezia, Entrance fee at National Park Cinque Terre and trails

Exclusions: Local city tax, transfers in/out, everything not mentioned under the item “the tour includes

Reviewed By TraceyCannon2013

I contacted Daniela at Find Your Italy for a last minute itinerary for a friend's birthday. Her response time was amazing and so was our itinerary. We both enjoyed her celebration trip which included wine and cheese tasting, cooking school and several other fun things. I am looking forward to a return trip to Italy with my mother, and to see what Daniela plans for us.

2. Unique Italian cookery experiences

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Enjoy an 8 day cookery and culinary vacation with luxury accommodation at a 17th century private castle, nestling in the tranquil hills of the Monferrato region of Piedmont. You will receive 4 x 3.5 hour cookery lessons from local Italian chefs. Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day is included and prepared in our kitchen. Wines, mineral water, soft drinks etc are included and you will, on three occasions, be taken to local restaurants. You will experience escorted culinary and wine tasting tours, including a visit to the local food market and to several wine and food producers. A whole day excursion to Portofino, weather and season permitting, including lunch in the famous harbour of this beautiful fishing village is part of your vacation. The 12m x 6m swimming pool is available for guests to relax, swim, sunbathe.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Bottled water, Continental breakfast, Light refreshments, 4-course dinner, 3-course lunch, Driver/guide for excursions, Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Local taxes, Accommodation as per itinerary, Overnight accommodation, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Flights, Tips and gratuities

3. Beach Tour South In Srilanka

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The Sri Lanka beaches are well known for their idyllic looks and beautiful scenery. The country owns many beaches like these. From east to west the beaches vary from long golden ones to the perfect wind and waves. And the best part is, the majority of these Sri Lankan beaches are really as beautiful, Situated along the Matara road 4 km southeast of Weligama, Mirissa is known as one of the country's most beautiful beaches in the southern coastal area of Sri Lanka.

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Reviewed By Adventure280773

This was a great tour. I did it solo so I was a little concerned but my guide Mr Chandala was great and put me at ease. He was both driver and guide and he looked after me really well. On this tour, I saw lots of dolphins at Kalpitiya, tons of elephants at each if the four national parks on the tour. Minneriya and Udalawawa were the best for elephants. We climbed Siguriya and Pidurangala, which had great views, just be aware that you will scramble over rocks climbing Pidurangala so you'd better be in decent shape. But the views and the photos were worth it. I suggest a decent camera with a telephoto lens for the national parks and bird sanctuary for the best photos, but I got decent ones with only a cell phone. I was lucky enough to see 2 leopards in Yala. Wow! With a better camera, my photos would have been amazing. I visited an elephant transit home for orphaned baby elephants also. I was initially worried it was a fake one and just to make money but they are recognized by a German zoo and the baby elephants are not chained or anything. All the places visited on this tour treat animals ethically and humanely. The company was very concerned with my satisfaction and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour and the tour company.

4. Self-Guided Cycling Tour - 2 Nights 3 Days

15066 Gavi, Piedmont, Province of Alessandria, Italy Bike 'n Wine
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Lower Piedmont is very well known for its wine and food culture. This is why we give you access to some of the most traditional wineries and food artisans in the area. You will not only visit the wineries and taste the wines, but you will also speak and interact directly with the people that make the wine. Lower Piedmont is also the region of the white truffle, and depending on the season, we can arrange a truffle hunting demonstration done by local truffle hunters. This is also the place where the Montebore Cheese and the Salame Nobile del Giarolo are produced. We can also arrange a visit to the local producer of these two great specialties where you will learn the cheese and salami making process. We build bike tours that are tailored to your interests.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Hotel, Breakfast, Access to swimming pool, Welcome briefing, GPS with turn by turn navigation, On-call support, 10% Off at Serravalle Outlet with Fashion Passport Card, Italian “Aperitivo” for two people at the Dolci Terre delicatessen store at the Serravalle Outlet

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Everything not mention in the section “Included”

Reviewed By laurecQ5118MV

We had so much fun on our Bike n Wine tour! It was a really wonderful way to see small towns and countryside, and a fun mix of vineyards, buildings/churches and scenic views. The guides were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and had everything organized perfectly. Bike n Wine customized a tour for our group that was exactly the mix of what we wanted to see and do for the day. We would definitely use them again for another customized experience! Fitness note - the e-assist bikes are absolutely necessary on the hills in Gavi, unless you are a very experienced biker.

5. Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer

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Travel from your Turin City Hotel to Turin Caselle International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of: • 1 to 3 people or • 4 to 8 people

Inclusions: Driver, One way private transfer, Meet and assist at your hotel, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Reviewed By Dubaide

Sunday early morning, grey and chilly air... "Daytime sleep is like the sin of the flesh" The mountain was hided by a low cloud but when we went up, here we are, the abbeys appear on top of the rock, strong and proud, majestic even and so humble at the same time. We made the tour on our own and we enjoyed a lot, following our instinct and timing. We just had to be out of the church by midday because of the Sunday mass - obvious. It is a touristic place but used by living monks! Don't forget, it is a beautiful location but most of all a religious mecca, a strong spiritual location on the Saint Michaels's line. I'll go back on Spring for sure. “Love is wiser than wisdom.” Umberto Eco

6. 4-Day Italian Lakes and Verona Tour from Milan

Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 40, 20129 Milano MI, Italy Gray Line - I Love Rome
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Visit four of the must-see lakes in the Italian Lake district as well as the city of Verona, on a 4-day tour from Milan! With a mix of free time and tours, explore the tranquil hideaway of Lake Orta, mountain-framed Lake Maggiore and glamorous Lake Como. Discover elegant lakeside towns around Lake Garda – Italy’s largest lake – and see Juliet’s House and more on a Verona tour. Boat rides on the lakes are included as well as 4-star hotel accommodation in the lively towns of Como, Verona and either Brescia or Bergamo.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, 3 nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Boat Trip

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, City Tax

Reviewed By E5420ZMdenisk

I loved it, the tour guide Ali was a very nice person and answered all questions, with sufficient knowledge and detail. Recommended.

7. 4-Day Italian Lakes Tour from Milan

Starhotels Ritz, Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 40, 20129 Milano MI, Italy Europeando Europa
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Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights Italian lakes departing from Milan. You'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy: the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda, the picturesque Lake Iseo. You will enjoy trips by boat on the main lakes and visits of beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Departures on 2021 July 12th, August 2nd and 30th, and October 4th and 2022 May 9th, July 11th, August 1st, September 6th, October 3rd are also available with tour director in Portuguese. Due to the event Vinitaly in Verona, accommodation on day 3 during the departure of 04/11/22 will be in Desenzano at Lake Garda, Hotel Oliveto**** or similar.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast), All activities, Driver/guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo and Verona, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como (from April to October), Private tour by boat at Lake Garda

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviewed By LadyRJ2019

As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.

8. 7-Days Italian Lakes and the Dolomites Tour from Milan

Starhotels Ritz, Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 40, 20129 Milano MI, Italy Europeando Europa
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7 days and 6 nights leaving from Milan. You'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy: the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda. Trip by boat on the main lakes and visits of beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Then, you'll visit Canazei, Fiemme and Fassa Valleys, Cortina, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Alpine lakes, mountain passes, Merano, Bolzano, the route of the wines and Trento. Departures on July 12th and October 4th, 2021 and July 11th and October 3rd, 2022 are also available with tour director in Portuguese. Due to the event Vinitaly in Verona, departure on April, 11th, 2022, the accommodation on day 3 will be at Lake Garda, Hotel Oliveto**** or similar.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, Breakfast, Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Apple and speck tasting in the Dolomites, Driver/guide, Local guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo, Verona, Bolzano and Trento, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como, Private tour by boat at Lake Garda

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviewed By Brendan W

There is a chance that your tour may include a mixture of nationalities (such as English and Spanish-speaking so if you prefer your own language exclusively, we would recommend making this clear to the operator to avoid disappointment. Some of the island visits are fairly brief, otherwise the tour operator has indeed set the tour around each of the major lakes in Northern Italy – we missed some of the spectacular views as it was fairly wet and foggy, so you may wish to cross-check the weather forecast for the time of year you’re thinking of doing the trip – we went late Spring. The operator keeps the tour to a relatively small group which is a nice bonus. This tour seemed suited to an older demographic. Some of the hotels that we stayed in were great – especially the one they chose for Lake Como – it looks like an old convent and has a lot of old-world charm. The Hotel in Verona was centrally located which was convenient, however probably not the best hotel we stayed in during our trip with some maintenance issues related to air-con. We have had a wonderful time in Italy, and Verona was the highlight for us with a walking tour around the city, taking in some of the history and older buildings.

9. 4-Days Wonderful Piedmont Tour from Milan

Starhotels Ritz, Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 40, 20129 Milano MI, Italy Europeando Europa

4 days and 3 nights leaving from Milan. Small groups tour discovering the region of the great Italian wines, the history of the unification of Italy under the Savoy Royal family, good food and unique landscapes. A nice tour through Monferrato and Langhe, two of the historic region of Piedmont; the best way to discover Turin, first capital of Italy, its palaces like Venaria Reale (entrance included) and monument (Basilica di Superga). Barolo and white truffle tasting in Alba. Visit of the area at he bottom of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur and Aosta.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Barolo wine tasting in the Langhe area, Cream of truffle and similar tasting in Alba, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, City taxes at the hotels, Porterage, Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviewed By LadyRJ2019

As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.

10. MBun Hamburger Shop and Open Bus Turin

P.za Castello, 15, 10124 Torino TO, Italy Sightseeing Experience

This package includes a stop at a famous hamburger shop in Turin: MBun. MBun is the first and only Piedmontese hamburger shop representing traditional 'Slow Fast Food'. Slow stands for the care given to each product, Fast is the time of preparation of the recipes, and Food: the pursuit of pure quality. You can choose between two different menus: Menu Agnulot Agnulot ai 3 arrosti / pansot di magro Mach bale / Raw meat and salad / Robiola / Salada nta’l piat 1 soft drink of your choice/beer/wine 1 MoleCola free Priority desk Hamburger Menu 1 Burger of your choice one portion of potatoes 1 soft drink of your choice/beer/wine 1 MoleCola free Priority desk

Inclusions: Lunch, Typical menu at MBun, City Sightseeing Turin 24/48 hours, Free App Sightseeing Experience for bus real time information, Walking tour included in 2 languages ( Eng - Ita ) on our Free App Sightseeing Experience

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By RobbieFPB

Wish we had read the reviews before booking. Palermo is quite small and most the main sights are very central, so you don’t really need a bus tour. However, even if you are not keen on walking, the bus tour will be of little use, as the advertised ‘hop on, hop off, every 20 minutes’ is simply untrue. The bus only arrives every 90 minutes (we lunched in a restaurant next to the stop we alighted from and that was the time gap). In addition, there is no access to a live map for bus arrivals, so you have no idea when the next bus will arrive. In a nutshell, it’s a rip off.

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