ESCORTED TOUR
THE OTHER ITALY — WINE & TRUFFLES (2027)
An 8-day escorted journey through Italy's premier wine regions — Barolo, Valpolicella, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti — with truffle hunting in Piedmont.
The journey
Eight days through Italy's most celebrated wine regions — Piedmont, Veneto, and Tuscany — designed for travelers who want to understand Italy through its greatest wines. The journey opens in Turin with a welcome dinner and a full-day Barolo wine experience among the Piedmont hills, where a truffle hunting experience adds the rare seasonal flavor the region is famous for. Verona follows with a Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour through countryside estates and historic cellars. The closing chapter unfolds in Tuscany — Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most prestigious appellations, then Chianti, with elegant wineries and rolling hills. A refined exploration told through Italy's most prestigious labels, lived at an unhurried small-group pace.
Highlights
- Welcome Dinner in Turin A refined opening dinner introducing the Piedmontese cuisine and the journey ahead — the perfect prelude to the wine country.
- Full-day Barolo wine experience in the Piedmont hills (UNESCO) Italy's noble red discovered among UNESCO-listed vineyards and historic cellars — the region known as the home of Italy's most prestigious wine.
- Truffle hunting in Piedmont A guided truffle hunting experience with a local truffle hunter and trained dogs — the rare Italian seasonal experience the region is famous for, available only to small groups.
- Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour from Verona Powerful red wines, countryside estates, and centuries-old winemaking traditions — Amarone is one of Italy's most distinctive reds, made through the unique appassimento method.
- Luxury Chianti wine experience Elegant wineries, rolling Tuscan hills, and refined regional flavors — the Chianti everyone knows by name, told through premium estates.
- Three Italian wine regions in eight days Piedmont, Veneto, and Tuscany — three of Italy's most celebrated wine territories, connected seamlessly by high-speed train and small-group transfers.
- Dedicated local Tour Leader throughout A professional Italian tour leader present from arrival to departure — wine context, restaurant suggestions, seamless logistics, and on-the-ground support every day.
- 100% Luggage-Free travel Luggage is collected each morning and delivered to the next hotel. Guests move between Turin, Verona, and Siena with carry-on only — the M&G signature service.
Locations
Overnight stays
Turin
Verona
Siena
TOUR FEATURES
Limited to 14 guests.
A small-group size that allows ease of movement, real interaction, and access to experiences that don’t work with larger groups.
Train travel. No old-style buses.
High-speed trains connect every stop. No old-style coach travel between cities.
100% luggage free.
Bags collected each morning and delivered to the next hotel. Guests travel with carry-on only.
A local tour leader, Italian
A professional Italian tour leader is always present — insight, cultural context, restaurant suggestions, and on-the-ground support throughout the journey.
Departure dates
2027
- April 18
- October 17
Itinerary
DAY 1 — TURIN
- Full day | Arrival in Turin and hotel check-in.
- Evening | Welcome Dinner with the group.
DAY 2 — TURIN / PIEDMONT
- Full day | Barolo wine experience and truffle hunting in the Piedmont hills (UNESCO vineyards).
DAY 3 — TURIN → VERONA
- AM | High-speed train to Verona, hotel check-in. Luggage-Free Service: Turin → Verona.
- PM | Free time to explore Verona.
DAY 4 — VERONA / VALPOLICELLA
- Full day | Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour with countryside estates and tastings.
DAY 5 — VERONA → SIENA
- AM | High-speed train and private transfer to Siena, hotel check-in. Luggage-Free Service: Verona → Siena.
- Evening | Free evening in Siena.
DAY 6 — SIENA / MONTALCINO
- Full day | Luxury Brunello di Montalcino wine tour with top-tier tastings.
DAY 7 — SIENA / CHIANTI
- Full day | Luxury Chianti wine experience at premium estates.
DAY 8 — SIENA
- AM | Breakfast and departure.
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Selling tips
- Italy's four greatest wines in one tour — the unique pitch for serious wine clients Barolo, Amarone, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti — these are Italy's four most-prestigious red wines, recognized universally by American wine collectors and enthusiasts. No other tour in the catalogue covers all four regions in a single itinerary. The angle for advisors selling to wine club members, sommeliers, anniversary couples, or any client who chooses Italy specifically for its wine.
- Truffle hunting — the rare seasonal Italian experience most clients have never done White truffle season in Piedmont (October-December) is a niche but powerful selling angle — truffle hunting with a local hunter and trained dogs is an experience available to very few travelers. The October departure is built specifically around this season. The angle for foodie clients, returning Italy travelers seeking something they haven't done, or special-occasion travelers.
- Adults-only refined small group — the format premium wine clients expect At $6,370, this is a premium-priced Escorted tour, justified by the access to luxury wineries, top-tier tastings, and adults-only small-group format. The angle for sophisticated clients who value pace, refinement, and curated wine experiences over volume — clients who would never book a large-group bus tour.
Accomodation
We offer a carefully selected range of accommodation, providing exceptional quality, prime locations, and outstanding guest experiences.
Reference hotels for this tour
Turin
NH Santo Stefano
Verona
Verona Indigo
Siena
Athena Siena
What’s included
Accomodation
- 7 nights in centrally located 4★ international-standard hotels
Meals
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome Dinner in Turin
- Wine tastings included during all wine experiences
- Lunches included during full-day wine excursions
Activities
- Full-day Barolo wine experience in the Piedmont hills (UNESCO)
- Truffle hunting experience with local hunter and trained dogs
- Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour from Verona
- Luxury Brunello di Montalcino wine tour
- Luxury Chianti wine experience at premium estates
Transportation
- High-speed train premium class — Turin → Verona, Verona → Florence (with private transfer to Siena)
- Private transfer Verona → Siena (final leg)
- Private transportation for all wine country excursions
Tour Leader & Service
- Dedicated local Italian tour leader throughout the entire journey
- 100% Luggage-Free Service: bags transferred hotel-to-hotel
- 24/7 on-the-ground assistance throughout the stay
Terms & Conditions
Mandatory
- Minimum: 4 pax to operate
Payment
- 30% deposit at booking
- 70% balance 60 days prior to departure
Departure date changes
- Free up to 90 days before departure
- From 89 days onward: changes subject to availability and third-party fees
Cancellation
- Up to 60 working days before departure: deposit non-refundable
- 59–51 days: 50% charge
- 50 days: 100% charge
Not included
- Tips, extras, hotel city taxes (payable on spot), and anything not listed under ‘Price Includes.’
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