Discover Piemonte Region - Italy

Chocolate and Truffles and Wine, oh my!

The Piedmont Region of Italy is famous for its amazing scenery, art history and food scene! In fact, it's home to the world's first EATALY where you will take a cooking class and enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner. JO-IN Tour Operator, known for organizing innovative programs, has also arranged for a truffle hunt with specially trained dogs. This well-rounded FAM Trip incorporates historical walking tours, boat cruise on Lake Orta and a visit to the National Automobile Museum (think Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Fiat...). Pre / Post available!

Included

1. Accommodation
2. 3 lunches/light lunches and 2 dinners
3. All the activities mentioned in the program
4. Tickets and guides for the activities
5. Jo-In staff assistance
6. Private transfers (including transfer to Milan in case you take part to the post-FAM trip)

Itinerary

DAY 1 - October 24th: Turin city tour

Torino is an elegant and proud city, capital of the Kingdom of Savoy for over 300 years and first capital of the country of Italy. You will meet your guide at the hotel (Doubletree by Hilton Turin Lingotto) for a three-hour guided tour of the historic centre of Torino: Royal Savoia Palace, Piazza Castello, Piazza San Carlo, and Mole Antonelliana, and of the historic cafés with chocolate and Bicerin tasting (Bicerin is a typical coffee-based drink, made with espresso, chocolate and whipped cream). Tonight the welcome dinner awaits you in a historic centre-located restaurant.

DAY 2 - October 25th: Egyptian Museum & Eataly tour

The Egyptian Museum: a journey through more than 3.000 years of history of Egyptian civilization, a world still charming Europe. You will wander among the objects of everyday life, the colossal statues, mummies and amulets, to find religious beliefs, lifestyle and traditions of the Nile and the land of the Pharaohs. During the evening, enjoy a guided tour of the first Eataly in the world. Be ready to live a tour for real gourmands, a journey through scents and colours of the Italian cuisine. Then, you will have dinner in one of the several restaurants inside Eataly.

DAY 3 - October 26th: Alba, Barolo & Truffle hunt

During the morning, after a short visit to the beautiful town of Alba (the capital of the Langhe region), you will experience a real truffle hunt and see the special relation between the Trifolau (traditional truffle hunter) and his dog to find this hidden secret of the woods. For lunch we’ll taste truffles and local products. Next stop: Barolo tasting! We will visit a Barolo wine producer and experience one of the world's best wines made from the Nebbiolo grape.

DAY 4 - October 27th: Lake Region

Arrival in Stresa and boat transfer to Isola Bella. There you will take a stroll on the island with a private guide and then you will return to Stresa and have lunch. In the afternoon your private bus will take you to visit Lago d’Orta and its island. After a visit of the town of Orta San Giulio, a short boat trip will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Isola di San Giulio, right in the middle of the lake and almost entirely taken by a Benedictine monastery. Return to Torino, where the farewell dinner awaits you.

DAY 5 - October 28th: Car museum & Goodbye!

Enjoy a guided visit of the National Automobile Museum. The museum boasts one of the most scenic scenery that allows young and old, motor enthusiasts and not, to enjoy beauty and history through a fascinating, educational and entertaining journey at the same time. And now, it’s time to decide whether to go back home or join our post FAM trip and stay a little bit longer enjoying some good shopping in Milan!