BOOKING INFORMATION
October 16 - 26, 2026
Land only: $5,545 based o double occupancy
SIngle supplement: $750
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Friday, October 16 – Monday, October 26, 2026
Join tour host Lori Chisholm and her local expert guide Matteo Gazzarata on this foodie and cultural adventure to the “foot of the mountains” where risotto and gorgeous red wines rule the food menu and rice fields and expansive vineyards rule the landscape. The stately city of Torino with its Guarini Baroque architecture will be our first home base – we’ll enjoy vitello tonnato, chocolate, coffee, and vermouth. From there we’ll move to medieval Asti featuring noble towers and a Gothic Cathedral – we’ll indulge in sparkling wine and tajarin. Historical and food tours, winery and farm visits, a cooking class and a truffle hunt are all part of the package in this relatively under-touristed region of Italia. Max 11 guests.
Tour Cost - LAND ONLY $ 5,545.00 CAD per person sharing twin accommodation. (Add $225 CAD if paying by credit card). Single Supplement $750 CAD.
October 16 - 26, 2026
SIngle supplement: $750
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*If the tour is SOLD OUT, please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
Today after
breakfast, Matteo will lead us out to the Royal Palace of Venaria Reale, one of
14 Royal Savoy residences, for a tour of the palace and gardens. After lunch
here on your own, we’ll return to Turin and regroup for a cooking class and
dinner at the home of Gabriele. Overnight.
Today you are free to relax, revisit or retail! You’ll have an Asti museum pass to use as you like. We’ll get together for our farewell aperitivo and group dinner at a private home – be ready for an evening of great food, friendship and tale telling. Overnight.
The tour is officially over after breakfast.
-10 nights’ accommodation in 4-star, centrally-located hotels -10 breakfasts -Local city taxes -Welcome cocktail, farewell cocktail -Welcome dinner and farewell dinner, both with wine, water and coffee -Group dinner Asti -4 lunches (or equivalent) -3 winery visits with tour and tasting -2 farm/production visits with tours and/or tastings -Private cooking experience with dinner -Chocolate workshop -2 city walking tours with local guide 1 food tour with local guide -Truffle hunt experience -Admissions to Mole Antoniellana, Royal Palace, Historic Archives in Asti, Alba Truffle Fair, + Asti Smart Ticket -All ground transportation by private coach or public transportation -Guide and driver gratuities -Dedicated tour leader throughout
Air transportation and taxes Ground transportation to Turin and from Asti Beverages with meals unless stated in the itinerary Insurance: please call the Pauwels Travel office for information
January 25 - February 01, 2026
Inside cabins $925 per person based on double occupancy
January 31 - February 19, 2026
$10,550 including flights from Toronto, based on double occupancy
February 01 - 11, 2026
Inside cabins starting at $1,784 per person based on double occupancy
