8-Night Gourmand Package Also Features Cheese, Wine, Chocolate Tastings

New to Epicurean Collection

Late fall is prime truffle season in Northern Italy’s Piedmont region, and Eurobound has introduced a custom, 8-night independent self-drive package for travelers who want to join the hunt for some of the world’s finest delicacies.

Travelers spend a morning in the forests of Piedmont’s Langhe area — renowned for its white Alba truffles—where they search for the coveted tuber.  The hunt begins in one of the small villages spread throughout the Langhe, when clients meet their experienced truffle guide.   Accompanied by a specially trained dog, the guide explains secrets of locating the prized edibles, providing a private, first-hand opportunity to learn about the delicacy.

Lunch at a country restaurant—complete with truffles and wine—tops off the hunt, offering an added taste of local culture and cuisine

Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tastings

Complementing the truffle hunt are cheese, wine, chocolate tastings, and local private tours.  Cheese tastings include Tomino and Taleggio in Northern Piedmont, and a Gorgonzola cheese and Franciacorta wine tasting at Lake Iseo in the foothills of the Alps.  Also on the agenda is a chocolate tasting in Torino, and wine tastings in the Barolo and Valpolicella areas.

The gourmet package begins in Milano, ending in Venice, and features all 5-star accommodations with breakfast.  Included are 4 nights at the Hotel Relais San Maurizio, a former monastery set in the Unesco Heritage Langhe hills.  Two nights each are spent at L’Albereta Relais e Chateaux on Lake Iseo; and at Hotel Ca’Sagredo in Venice.   Also included is 6-days’ rental of a full-size car with automatic transmission, private tours of Torino and Venice with English speaking guides, and water taxi service in Venice.

About Eurobound

The Italian Truffle, Cheese and Wine Tour is the latest addition to Eurobound’s Epicurean Collection of fine food and wine itineraries for discerning clients.  For package details, visit  http://bit.ly/ItalyTruffle .

Now celebrating its 20th year, Eurobound provides distinctive packages and itineraries for independent travelers and small groups, sold exclusively through travel agents.  Specializing in personalized travel to Europe, Eurobound is a winner of the French Affairs Award for Best Niche Tour Operator, 2015.

Eurobound pays commission with all documents.  For more information, contact Eurobound at 888-672-7476, or email reservations@eurobound.com.  Further details are available on Eurobound’s web site: Eurobound.com.

The Langhe Hills of Italy’s Piedmont region are known for their truffles and wines.