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Italy Truffles Galore
Alba, Italy - 2 nights
 Meet:
Tortona train station
Depart: Asti train station
*It is necessary to
arrive in Italy the day before the tour begins, in order to meet the
morning shuttle.
Day 1 - Welcome to the Langhe
Piedmont's prized hills are called the Langhe. From this mountainous region comes Piedmont's best wine, truffles, and mushrooms. The Alte Langhe, or high hills, are also the source of delicious Piedmont mountain cheeses like toma. Our welcome lunch takes us to a cheese farm near Bossolasco, where we'll enjoy a buffet featuring fresh and cured cheese. And, of course, we'll meet their makers, both animal and human. After lunch, we'll head to the town of Barolo for a stroll and lesson in the 19th century aristocratic origins of "the king of wines and wine of kings." Afterwards. we'll have our first tasting of its eponymous wine at a leading Barolo producer, Silvio Grasso. Dinner is near our hotel in the elegant medieval town of Alba. Here we'll sample our first truffle dishes, such as homemade egg pasta laced with truffles.
Day 2 - To market, to market
Every weekend in November, the truffle market in Alba brings together truffle hunters with gourmands, restaurateurs, and food-hounds. This morning is dedicated to browsing the truffle market, where truffle spreads, truffle oil, truffle books, and the unadulterated tubers are all for sale. In the afternoon, it's on to Barbaresco, where we'll be introduced to Barolo's younger, silky sibling. Here we'll visit Boffa, an esteemed family-run estate that creates some excellent single-vineyard examples of Barbaresco. Returning to Alba, we'll enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in  the elegant surroundings of a 19th century coffee house. Dinner is in Alba at a Slow Foods restaurant, where hunt for truffles is on the menu.
Day 3 - Go fetch!
Meet a real truffle hunter and his dogs, who will provide an in-field demonstration of hunting for this underground tuber. He'll then join us for a light lunch. As we break bread and share some wine, you'll get a true picture of la dolce vita. Then a shuttle to the Asti or Tortona train station (depending on your final destination), arriving by four in the afternoon. Arrivederci!
| BOOKING INFORMATION |
2007 FEES PER PERSON
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DEPOSIT |
Double Room.............................$1395
Single Room Supplement ...........$130
Standard accommodations are two people per room. If you are traveling alone, we will assign you a roommate of the same gender, or you may choose to room alone by paying a private room supplement fee.
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After availability is confirmed, a deposit of $400 per person and the completed and
submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 60 days before your arrival date. |
| 2007 DATES |
INCLUDED |
October 26-28
November 2-4
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Three star hotel in Alba
Two (2) dinners with wine
Two (2) lunches
All wine tastings mentioned
Admission to truffle fair
Not included:
Airfare
Personal expenses
Anything not mentioned as included
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For further inquiries or to register, click here.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing 60 days prior to the date of departure. You will receive a refund, less a $75/person cancellation fee (and less the $50 per person non-refundable booking fee). Between 59-45 days prior to the start date, you may apply 40% of the tour price towards a future trip departing within one year of the cancellation date. Cancellations made less than 45 days before the start of the trip will result in the loss of all monies received. No refunds will be made for a cancellation during the course of the tour, nor for unused portions of the trip. No exceptions to our cancellation policy are made, including weather or personal emergency. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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