Italian Wine Country

Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport and make your way to Piedmont. On the way, you can stop in Turin for a visit, or you can take the rest of the day to explore the area at your own pace. Check-in at your hotel, then enjoy dinner in a typical Agriturismo.

Overnight in Piedmont
Tenon Recommends: Rocche Costamagna, Cantine Ascheri or similar

Savor a rich Italian-style breakfast before meeting your private guide at your hotel. Today, you will depart to discover the “Underground Cathedrals” in Canelli, a UNESCO Heritage Site with amazing wineries and tufa channels producing Asti Spumante sparkling wine. Enjoy lunch in a typical local restaurant with traditional delicacies.

In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic tour in the Barbaresco wine region, with a visit to a family-run and well-known Barbaresco wine cellar. Make time for a stop in Neive, one of the “Best Villages of Italy.” You’ll have downtime in the evening for dinner at a local restaurant.

Highlights (included): Private Day tour with lunch and wine tasting

Overnight in Piedmont
Tenon Recommends: Rocche Costamagna, Cantine Ascheri or similar

After breakfast, meet your private guide at the hotel. The morning is dedicated to Alba, UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy, known as the “capital” of the precious white truffle. Enjoy a guided visit to a prestigious and historic Barolo winery set in the town center. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, continue on to discover the UNESCO Vineyard Landscapes of the Barolo wine region, with a panoramic tour through La Morra, Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d’Alba – the most representative towns of the Langhe hills. You may want to stop at Grinzane Cavour Castle. Enjoy a guided visit to a well-known wine cellar, from the vineyards to the cellar, with a wine tasting. You’ll have leisure time in the evening for dinner at a local restaurant.

Highlights (included): Private Day tour with lunch and wine tasting

Overnight in Piedmont
Tenon Recommends: Rocche Costamagna, Cantine Ascheri or similar

Depart Piedmont and make your way to Tuscany. If you leave Piedmont very early in the morning, you will have time to stop in the area of Modena (in the region of Emilia Romagna) known as the capital of the so-called “Food Valley.” There you will have the chance to visit boutique producers of Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and wine. Arrive at your accommodation in Tuscany (Siena area) later that evening.

Overnight in Tuscany (Siena area)
Tenon Recommends: Tenuta di Ricavo, Borgo San Luigi, Borgo di Vescine or similar

Explore the area of Siena and San Gimignano with your private guide today. In the morning, you will visit Siena: the stunning Piazza del Campo, an open-air fishbowl surrounded by softly-washed Siena stone architectural masterpieces. It really is a jewel, and it would be worth lingering and drinking in the richness of the past. Visit Piazza del Duomo and be impressed by the imposing Cathedral, one of the finest achievements of Italian Gothic architecture. Next, you will head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Gimignano. It is surrounded by 13th-century walls and the old town centers on Piazza Della Cisterna, a square lined with beautiful medieval houses. End the day at a local winery in the area where and enjoy a cooking class with wine tasting

Highlights (included): Private Guide, wine tasting, and cooking class

Overnight in Tuscany (Siena area)
Tenon Recommends: Tenuta di Ricavo, Borgo San Luigi, Borgo di Vescine or similar

Prepare for another day of tasting some of Tuscany’s finest produce! Few wine regions have the instant name recognition of Tuscany’s Chianti, first legally defined in 1716. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a local winery. Guided tours are available by appointment only and last about an hour and a half, including a tour of the vineyards, the winery and cellar, with a thorough explanation of the various stages of wine production from harvest to winemaking. Naturally, the tour will finish with a tasting of the best selection of their wines and a typical Italian lunch. The dishes are prepared only with high-quality products that express the flavors and aromas of the Tuscan tradition. Including handmade egg pasta with eggs collected from the local henhouse, truffles, vegetables from the organic garden, genuine sheep’s cheese (pecorino), homemade desserts and many other organic products. Making for a truly unforgettable experience! Afterward, head back to your hotel to relax or stop at another winery.

Highlights (included): Wine tasting and lunch at a local winery

Overnight in Tuscany (Siena area)
Tenon Recommends: Tenuta di Ricavo, Borgo San Luigi, Borgo di Vescine or similar

Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano are three “must-sees” during your vacation in Tuscany. These stunning medieval villages are enchanting regardless of the season. To savor a famous red wine (as “King” Brunello di Montalcino did) in a wine shop built with stones in a traditional Tuscan style with a true fairytale feel. You will explore this beautiful area with your private guide. Next, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery in Montepulciano or Montalcino, including a stop at an organic farm in Pienza to learn about the dairy production and enjoy a light lunch.

Highlights (included): Private Guide, wine tasting and light lunch

Overnight in Tuscany (Siena area)
Tenon Recommends: Tenuta di Ricavo, Borgo San Luigi, Borgo di Vescine or similar

After breakfast, it’s time to say Arrivederci to Italy and start your journey home with memories that will last a lifetime.