Travel Guides: Italy Travel Guide: Overview
In Southern Europe—right in the heart of the Mediterranean—lies a boot-shaped country stuffed to the brim with culture, history and fine cuisine.
Family — 20s & Beyond
6 days 5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $5,399 pp dbl occ
($1,250 for sgl occ)
Between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The benchmark for Italian wines. And land of the Slow Food Movement. You're in Piedmont, a place of richness. With every meal, a delight. Every stay, decadent. Perhaps you never considered Piedmont with all that Italy has to offer. But when your family is this close to the Alps, your experience can't get much higher.
Start/End Turin
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Set out on a scenic ride through the vineyards of Piedmont's Roero region, a World Heritage landscape | A mesmerizing blend of sand and soil, this unique wine country produces the one-of-a-kind Arneis grape in addition to classics like Nebbiolo and Barbera | Your first family dinner offers an introduction to delicious Piedmontese cuisine | Gaze out over a dreamy landscape as you sip an aperitivo at our stylish hilltop hotel.
Resting above the town's charming center in the heart of Piedmont's Roero, this onetime castle is now an elegantly modern hotel. (pool)
Visit San Martino Alfieri's privately owned 17th-century castle for a wine tasting and tour | Bike along the Tanaro River on a tranquil route through classic Piedmont scenery—rolling hills, hazelnut groves and, of course, vineyards | Ride through gentle hills and tidy rows of grapevines to reach the famous viticulture center of Barbaresco | Give in to temptation at one of the regional enoteche | Explore the postcard-perfect town of Neive | Linger over a family dinner of Michelin-starred fare.
This former Franciscan monastery is now a luxurious hotel celebrated for its serene hilltop setting and Michelin-starred cuisine. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the hills of Langhe, another remarkable World Heritage landscape | Bike to Monforte d'Alba, an impossibly picturesque hamlet, for a glimpse into the local way of life | Take time to wander the town's cobblestone streets | Ride through pretty Barolo, crowned by a 10th-century castle | Check out 1,000-year-old La Morra and enjoy splendid vistas of the Langhe landscape | Join an expert and his canine assistant to sniff out truffles, the region's prized culinary delight | Extend your family's visit in the magnificent gateway city of Turin.
This fashionable Liberty villa in the Langhe hills is surrounded by vineyards, medieval castles and hilltop villages. (pool)
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The routes on this trip are rolling with some steeper climbs and descents. We'll flatten some of the hills with strategic shuttles.
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip. (click the arrow to see all available options)
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This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
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A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
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Our newly redesigned titanium e-bike is a lightweight yet powerful machine unique in the world of e-bikes. It provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS. Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package—it’s built for hard-core riders.
$400 rental fee
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
In Southern Europe—right in the heart of the Mediterranean—lies a boot-shaped country stuffed to the brim with culture, history and fine cuisine.
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