Piedmont Holidays

Bordering France and Switzerland, Piedmont is a region that’s as diverse and picturesque as you would expect. Surrounded on three sides by the Alps, Piedmont boasts some of the highest peaks and largest glaciers in the country, but it also has some of the most beautiful landscapes, with expanses of vineyards and lakes including Maggiore and Orta.

Piedmont’s capital, Turin, is a bustling city that’s just starting to get noticed by tourists and offers plenty of culture alongside delicious cuisine and a vibrant artist feel. Head into the countryside and you’ll be greeted with medieval castles and terme spa resorts. The region is also well known for its white truffles, which are celebrated with the International White Truffle Festival every October.

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Destinations in Piedmont

Lake Maggiore

Holidays to Lake Maggiore take you to the southern side of the Italian alps, the second largest in Italy and is one of the country’s most spectacular destinations, spanning more than forty miles.

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Lake Orta

Holidays to Lake Orta take you to the best kept secret of the Italian Lakes in Northern Italy.

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Piedmont Countryside

The Piedmont Countryside is north-western Italy’s answer to Tuscany – expect sweeping vistas filled with green-gold vineyards and castle-crowned medieval towns.

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Turin

As Italy’s fourth largest city, Turin has an impressive backdrop of the Italian Alps and is the capital of the Piedmont – a region famous for its gastronomy.

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Handpicked hotels in Piedmont

Discover the real Piedmont while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels

Italian Lakes, Lake Maggiore

Hotel Regina Palace

Situated just a 5 minute walk from Stresa
Picturesque views of the surrounding hills and gardens from the swimming pool

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Italian Lakes, Lake Maggiore

Hotel Cannero Lakeside

Set in a quiet location in Cannero town, overlooking Lake Maggiore
Superb terrace restaurant by the side of Lake Maggiore

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Italian Lakes, Lake Maggiore

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

Located a short walk from the centre of Stresa facing the Borromean Islands
Spa with indoor pool and health & beauty club

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Italian Lakes, Lake Maggiore

Hotel La Palma

Panoramic Sky Bar with pool and sun terrace
Swimming pool and terrace next to the lake

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Italian Lakes, Lake Maggiore

Villa e Palazzo Aminta

Wonderful lake views.
Beautifully decorated and furnished.

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Piedmont Countryside

Albergo dell’Agenzia

Unwind in a charming historic property in the heart of rural Piedmont
Indulge your senses in the birthplace of the global Slow Food movement
Tuck into authentic, traditional food and sip on the world’s finest wines

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Flight Information

To visit Piedmont, we recommend flying to Turin or Milan. Direct flights to Turin-Caselle airport (TRN) are available from Bristol, Leeds, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle and take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Direct flights to Milan Malpensa (MXP) are available from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Stansted and Manchester and take approximately 2 hours. Direct flights to Milan Bergamo (BGY) are available from London Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, East Midlands and Belfast and take approximately 2 hours.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.

Piedmont Specialities The region of Piedmont is well known for its variety of antipasti, perfect for those that like to sample lots of different dishes. Some of the most popular choices on offer include metre-long breadsticks called grissini, perfect for dipping in fonduta - a type of fondue made with egg yolk, Fontina cheese, milk and butter-and on occasions shaved white truffle.

Piedmont Specialities Pasta often comes in the form of tajarin, a narrow, noddle type creation that is commonly served in a beef broth with grated truffle and Grana Padano cheese; or meat and herb filled dumplings similar to ravioli, tossed in butter and parmesan.

Piedmont Specialities With the highest number of classified wines in Italy, visitors can be assured of quality in Piedmont. Lovers of red wine can indulge in varieties such as Barolo and Gattinara, both produced from the Nebbiolo grape. The region is also the birthplace of the well-known and widely exported Asti.

Piedmont Holidays

Your plans, our expertise

Destinations in Piedmont

Lake Maggiore

Lake Orta

Piedmont Countryside

Turin

Handpicked hotels in Piedmont

Hotel Regina Palace

Hotel Cannero Lakeside

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

Hotel La Palma

Villa e Palazzo Aminta

Albergo dell’Agenzia

Flight Information

Visa Information

Tipping

Introduction to languages

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