Alba Truffle Fair and Langhe tasting experience
Alba and the Langhe, Piedmont
Trip organised by Rosy Viaggi and sponsored by GirAutoBus Sagl ↗
A Sunday in Alba between the International White Truffle Fair, the old town and a guided wine tasting in a cellar in the Barolo Langhe.
Sunday 18 October 2026: a day in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Langhe, between the Alba World White Truffle Market, the city's old town and the village of Barolo, with a visit and guided tasting at a renowned local winery.
Travel itinerary
- 09:30
Arrival in Alba
The coach arrives in Alba and the day in the city begins.
- 09:45 – 12:15
Alba International White Truffle Fair
Entrance to the World Truffle Market. Displays and sales of certified truffles, along with local produce, wines, cheeses, cured meats and Langhe hazelnuts.
- 12:15 – 13:15
Free visit of Alba's old town
Free time to stroll among the streets and medieval towers of Alba's old town.
- 13:15 – 14:30
Lunch at leisure
The chance to eat at the food stalls or in one of the restaurants in the centre.
- 14:30
Departure for the Barolo area
Coach transfer through the vine-covered hills of the Langhe.
- 15:00 – 16:30
Guided visit to a renowned Langhe winery
A visit to the historic cellars, an introduction to the area and its production methods, and a guided tasting of local wines, including Barolo.
- 16:30 – 17:15
Free stroll through the village of Barolo
Free time to discover the village of Barolo and its castle.
- 17:15 / 17:30
Departure for the return journey
Departure for the return journey to Ticino.
Included services
- ✦Return travel by luxury coach
- ✦Tour leader
- ✦Entrance to the Alba World White Truffle Market
- ✦Guided visit to a renowned Langhe winery
- ✦Guided tasting of local wines, including Barolo
Services not included
- ✕Lunch (not included)
- ✕Travel cancellation insurance
- ✕Personal extras
Travel tips
October in the Langhe: autumnal weather, 8–18°C, with possible morning mist and rain.
Swiss nationals: valid Swiss identity card or passport (Schengen country, no visa required). Italian nationals: identity card valid for travel abroad or a valid passport.
- ✦Comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones
- ✦A warm jacket and a folding umbrella
- ✦Layered clothing
- ✦A camera for the autumn colours on the hills