Treasures of Northwestern Italy ~ Piedmont & Italian Riviera

October 06 - 14, 2027

Length: 9 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

Experience the elegance of northern Italy, from refined Turin and vineyard-draped Piedmont to the colorful villages and coves of the Italian Riviera. Stroll baroque boulevards, sample world-famous wines in the Langhe hills, and soak in sweeping coastal panoramas as you visit a collection of remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Operated by AHI Travel

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Tour Highlights

Appreciate elegant Turin, Italy’s original capital, adorned with French-influenced baroque buildings and stately arcades.
Step inside the sumptuous Royal Palace of Turin, once home to the kings of Savoy, and admire its grand interiors.
Take in the beautiful, vineyard-lined Langhe landscape from the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, set amid rolling hills.
Sample Barolo and Barbaresco, Piedmont’s renowned wines, and learn what makes these varietals so prized.
Be awed by the breathtaking panorama of Cinque Terre’s colorful towns clinging to rocky cliffs above the sea.
Soak up the coastal charms of Portofino and Santa Margherita on the picturesque Italian Riviera.
Relish the bayside scenery and laid-back vibe of cozy Sestri Levante, framed by its lovely twin bays.
Experience four UNESCO World Heritage sites during your journey, deepening your appreciation of Italy’s cultural and natural treasures.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.