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September

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Europe

Treasures of Northwestern Italy — Piedmont & the Italian Riviera

A scenic view of Bassano del Grappa, Italy, featuring the red wooden Ponte degli Alpini bridge crossing the Brenta River. Colorful historic buildings and a hilltop castle rise above the town, with green mountains in the background under a clear sky.
About the Trip

Experience the best of northern Italy on this seven-night, small-group journey through Piedmont and the Italian Riviera. Spend three nights in elegant Turin exploring its baroque grandeur and the Royal Palace of Turin, then venture into the vineyard-lined Langhe landscape for visits to small towns and a winery lunch and tasting. Continue to the Ligurian coast for four nights in Sestri Levante, enjoying the scenic Italian Riviera with outings to Cinque Terre National Park and Portofino, plus an Italian cooking lesson and enriching expert-led experiences.

Highlights:

  • Stay three nights in Turin and tour the Royal Palace of Turin, home to the kings of Savoy.
  • Explore the Langhe wine region with visits to small towns plus a winery lunch and tasting.
  • Discover the Italian Riviera from Sestri Levante including Cinque Terre National Park and Portofino.
  • Enjoy a small-group experience with expert speakers, guided excursions and an Italian cooking lesson.
Itinerary
  • Day 1-3: Turin, Italy
  • Day 4: Alba / Grinzane Cavour / Barolo
  • Day 5: Genoa / Sestri Levante
  • Day 6: Sestri Levante
  • Day 7: Porto Venere / Conque Terre National Park
  • Day 8: Santa Margherita / Portofino
  • Day 9: Depart for Home City
Date
September 15 – 23, 2027
Region
Europe
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Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $5,545 per person
Tour Operator
AHI Travel
833-303-1333

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