Italy: Piedmont, Langhe & the Italian Riviera
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 7-37 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$5,795
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,195
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: Piedmont, Langhe & the Italian Riviera
If you can’t decide between a trip to the Mediterranean seaside and a visit to Barolo wine country, this innovative cycling vacation has it all! Pairing the opulence of Langhe with the beauty of Liguria creates unparalleled experiences in wine, cycling, and gastronomy. Get the royal treatment during a stay in an 18th-century Barolo estate—now one of the region’s most acclaimed vintners. Here, you’ll learn the secrets of truffle hunting during an invigorating afternoon with a local trifolao and his trusty dog. Later, spin along the Italian Riviera to storied San Remo—where avid cyclists can test themselves against famous climbs of the famed bicycle race Giro d’Italia. And the food! Between dinner prepared by a Michelin-starred chef and a cooking class in local pesto-making techniques, you may never want to leave the table.
Tour Highlights
- Join a farmer and his trusty dog on a hunt for precious truffles on the trails of one of the last unspoiled woods in the area.
- Enjoy a two-night stay at the historic Tenuta di Fontanafredda, whose winery was founded by a king.
- Sip Barolo where it was born when you head into a majestic underground cellar, named one of the 100 most beautiful in the world.
- Learn to prepare pesto as the locals do during a fun and informative cooking class.
- Relax at the private beach at your Riviera hotel, where you spend three nights.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginners and experienced cyclists. The rides are on paved roads with little car traffic and undulating terrain for the first four days, with scenic mountain views. It follows a panoramic easy bike path along the sea for the final part. Our VBT support vehicle is always available. However, if you opt to ride with a VBT E-bike (free of charge), the tour is also ideal for beginners.
- Daily Mileage: 7-37 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
- Max Group Size: 22
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Apr62º/42º
May70º/50º
Jun77º/57º
Jul82º/61º
Aug80º/60º
Sep74º/55º
Oct63º/45º
Average
Precipitation:
Apr4.1 in
May4.7 in
Jun3.8 in
Jul2.6 in
Aug3.1 in
Sep2.8 in
Oct3.5 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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One night in Turin and one night in Nice (France), in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast |
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6 nights in 4-star hotels |
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11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners |
Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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See More >Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Turin
2 Nights From
$345
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the Grand Hotel Sitea
- Airport car service for arrival
- City orientation tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Turin right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Start your day with a delicious included breakfast at your hotel. Meet our local VBT representative at the hotel and follow her on an orientation walk in the neighborhood. You have the rest of the day free to relax or to explore, using VBT’s city information as your guide.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Grand Hotel Sitea
A landmark five-star hotel located in the heart of Turin, the Grand Hotel Sitea is ideally positioned for exploring on foot. The city’s Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo are a short walk away. Renowned for its history, elegance, and hospitality, the air-conditioned property boasts regal Empire styling, a gracious courtyard terrace, marble and gilded accents, and a Michelin-starred restaurant specializing in local fare that infuses innovation into a rich Italian culinary tradition. Each room is classically furnished to reflect the style of the early 1900s, the era of the hotel’s opening.
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Turin
Nights From $ per person, double occupancy
- 2 nights at the Grand Hotel Sitea
- Airport car service for arrival
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Turin right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Start your day with a delicious included breakfast at your hotel. At the hotel meet our local VBT representative and get an orientation walk in the neighborhood. You have the rest of the day free to relax or to explore, using VBT’s city information as your guide.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Grand Hotel Sitea
A landmark five-star hotel located in the heart of Turin, the Grand Hotel Sitea is ideally positioned for exploring on foot. The city’s Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo are a short walk away. Renowned for its history, elegance, and hospitality, the air-conditioned property boasts regal Empire styling, a gracious courtyard terrace, marble and gilded accents, and a Michelin-starred restaurant specializing in local fare that infuses innovation into a rich Italian culinary tradition. Each room is classically furnished to reflect the style of the early 1900s, the era of the hotel’s opening.
Air Package Only
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Nice
2 Nights From
$395
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $395
- 2 nights at the Hotel Massena
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Nice airport will be provided (an approximately 20 to 30 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Massena
A fixture of the city’s hotel scene for more than a century, the Hotel Massena Nice is steeped in a rich hotelier tradition and in the welcoming culture of the French Riviera. Its distinctive character and famous Belle Epoque façade strike a dramatic pose, while the reception and main staircase pay homage to the stars of cinema and music. Settle into your air-conditioned room, entirely renovated and redesigned with a Pop Art theme. Stroll to fine restaurants, museums, and shops. Or walk just two blocks for a morning walk on the famous Promenade des Anglais.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Nice
Nights From $ per person, double occupancy
- 2 nights at the Hotel Massena
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Nice airport will be provided (an approximately 20 to 30 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Massena
A fixture of the city’s hotel scene for more than a century, the Hotel Massena Nice is steeped in a rich hotelier tradition and in the welcoming culture of the French Riviera. Its distinctive character and famous Belle Epoque façade strike a dramatic pose, while the reception and main staircase pay homage to the stars of cinema and music. Settle into your air-conditioned room, entirely renovated and redesigned with a Pop Art theme. Stroll to fine restaurants, museums, and shops. Or walk just two blocks for a morning walk on the famous Promenade des Anglais.
Our fifth trip with VBT and we both thought it was exceptional. Our leaders were from the region and knew many small details that made the whole trip more interesting. Slow food means local and fresh foods. Different cultural twists to dishes you think you know. The views were breath taking and the down hills exhilarating to say the least. Challenging and along the way we got to experience e-bikes. Don't be afraid to try. Every step of the way, beautiful people and accommodations.
Best so far
I have waited many years before finally deciding on taking the Piedmont trip with VBT!! And, what a wonderful time I had!! The tour guides were superb, the wine country was awesome, offering some great rides with beautiful vistas. In addition, each of the villas we stayed at were cheerfully staffed with very beautiful accommodations. I have already booked another trip next year - it's going to be hard to wait that long!!!
Fantastic Trip!!
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