Piedmont
Italy’s north is a postcard of zig-zagging mountains, dreamy lakes, fashionable cities, and food to fly for. Not to mention the superabundance of World Heritage sites – more than any other part of Italy, which in turn boasts more than any other country. Piedmont means ‘foot of the mountains’, and the snowy Alps and rolling vineyards gift this northwestern region the most photogenic of backdrops. Piedmont’s capital, Turin, was Italy’s first capital city, and boasts a bounty of baroque architecture, the landmark Mole Antonelliana building, and world-class museums including the Egyptian Museum. The region is famed for wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and culinary delights including rich chocolates, hazelnuts, and both black and white truffles.
NEW FOR 2025: Cox & Kings offers a 5-day small-group specialist-led tour of Piedmont with food writer and chef Valentine Harris for £2,595pp based on two people sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation. Delve into the gastronomy of Piedmont. Based in Turin throughout, your tour will reveal the delicacies and prized ingredients of this corner of northern Italy, known for its truffles, wine, vermouth, grappa, chocolate, and cheese.