Alto Piemonte Food & Wine Tour

A four-day journey from Milan through the wines, food and cultural heritage of Alto Piemonte, discovering Biella, Lessona, Masserano and Oropa.

4 days / 3 nights • 3 winery experiences • 1 brewery experience • Biella, Lessona & Oropa • Private transport from Milan

About This Alto Piemonte Food & Wine Tour

This four-day Alto Piemonte food and wine tour travels from Milan into one of Piemonte’s lesser-known territories, combining wine, local food, cultural heritage and time to discover Biella and its surroundings.

The journey includes three selected winery experiences, a visit dedicated to Biella’s historic beer tradition, cultural stops in Masserano and Oropa, and regional food experiences along the route.

Biella is the base for the three-night stay, allowing the itinerary to explore the surrounding wine areas while keeping a comfortable and coherent route. The programme begins and ends in Milan, with transport arranged throughout the journey.

Bellia Experience coordinates producers, cultural visits, accommodation and logistics, with the journey designed for small groups and private travel and adaptable according to the final travel requirements.

Highlights

From Milan to Alto Piemonte: A four-day journey through one of Piemonte’s lesser-known wine and cultural territories.
Three winery experiences: Discover selected producers and different expressions of Alto Piemonte through guided visits and tastings.
Biella as your base: Stay three nights in the Biella area and explore the surrounding territory from a single base.
Masserano & Lessona: Combine cultural heritage with a selected winery experience and local products.
Oropa: Discover one of the most distinctive cultural and spiritual destinations of the Biella Alps with a guided visit.
Biella beer tradition: Include a selected brewery experience dedicated to the area’s historic brewing culture.
Regional food experiences: Enjoy a lunch with wine on Day 1, a traditional lunch in the Oropa area and a light lunch paired with wine on Day 4.
Private transport from Milan: Travel with organised transport throughout the complete itinerary, returning to Milan on the final day.

Wine, Beer, Food and Culture in Alto Piemonte

This journey explores Alto Piemonte through the different elements that shape its identity: wine, local food, historic towns, mountain landscapes and Biella’s brewing tradition.

Three winery experiences introduce different expressions of the territory, while Masserano, Lessona and Oropa add cultural depth and connect each tasting to the places where these traditions developed.

The itinerary also includes regional food experiences and a visit dedicated to the historic beer culture of Biella, creating a balanced journey where wine is part of a wider local story.

Itinerary

Day 1

Milan, Alto Piemonte Winery & Biella

Departure from Milan • Winery visit & tasting • Lunch with wine • Arrival in Biella • Overnight stay

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Morning departure. Leave Milan and begin the journey towards Alto Piemonte.

Winery experience. Visit a selected winery and discover the wines and traditions of the territory through a guided tasting.

Lunch. Enjoy a selected lunch with wines in pairing.

Continue to Biella. Travel to Biella and, depending on timing, enjoy a short introductory walk before checking in at the hotel.

Evening. Dinner is free.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Biella or the surrounding area.

Day 2

Masserano & Lessona

Breakfast • Masserano cultural visit • Free lunch • Lessona winery visit & tasting • Overnight stay

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Masserano. After breakfast, travel to Masserano for an introduction to the historic centre and a selected cultural visit.

Lunch. Lunch is free.

Lessona winery experience. In the afternoon, visit a selected winery in the Lessona area and enjoy a guided tasting accompanied by selected local products.

Return to Biella. Travel back to Biella and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Biella or the surrounding area.

Day 3

Oropa & Local Cuisine

Breakfast • Oropa guided visit • Traditional lunch • Free time in Biella • Overnight stay

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Oropa. After breakfast, travel to Oropa for a guided visit dedicated to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the site.

Traditional lunch. Enjoy a selected regional lunch with a menu inspired by local Biella cuisine.

Return to Biella. After lunch, travel back to Biella and spend the afternoon and evening at your own pace.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Biella or the surrounding area.

Day 4

Biella Beer, Alto Piemonte Wine & Return to Milan

Breakfast & check-out • Brewery experience • Winery tasting & light lunch • Return to Milan

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Morning experience. After breakfast and check-out, visit a selected brewery in the Biella area and discover the local brewing tradition through a guided experience and tasting.

Final winery experience. Continue to the eastern part of Alto Piemonte for a selected winery visit and guided tasting.

Light lunch. Enjoy a light lunch with local products and wines before departure.

Return to Milan. Continue to Milan in the afternoon, where the organised programme concludes.

Accommodation

The journey includes three nights in a selected hotel in Biella or the surrounding area, with breakfast included.

Final hotel, room arrangements and accommodation details will be confirmed according to the requested dates, availability and complete travel proposal.

Transport & Tailor-Made Options

Private Transport

The journey can be organised with a private minibus and driver from Milan, including all transfers throughout the four-day itinerary and return to Milan.

Tailor-Made Options

For private groups and travel partners, the programme can also be adapted if accommodation, transport or other services are already arranged independently.

✔ Included

Three nights in a selected hotel with breakfast
Private transport from Milan and throughout the itinerary, with return to Milan
Bellia Experience Tour Leader throughout the four-day journey
Three selected winery experiences with tastings
Lunch with wine on Day 1
Selected cultural visit in Masserano
Guided visit in Oropa
Traditional lunch on Day 3
Selected brewery experience with tasting
Wine tasting and light lunch on Day 4
Complete itinerary planning and coordination

❌ Excluded

Dinners
Lunch on Day 2
Personal expenses
Single room supplement
Additional luggage or special transport requirements not included in the confirmed proposal
Anything not expressly listed under “Included”

Why Discover Alto Piemonte with Bellia Experience?

Alto Piemonte is a territory where wine, mountain landscapes, historic villages and local food remain closely connected.

As professional Tour Leaders and certified Sommeliers, we connect each tasting with the places, producers and traditions behind it.

The itinerary is designed as one continuous journey from Milan through Biella, Lessona, Masserano and Oropa, combining wine, food and culture rather than a series of separate visits.

Bellia Experience coordinates wineries, cultural visits, accommodation, transport and logistics, with the flexibility to adapt the journey for private groups and travel partners.

Wine tasting during the Alto Piemonte wine tour

From € 999 per person

4 days / 3 nights
Private transport from Milan included in the complete proposal

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Elia & Isabella

Certified Tour Leaders & Sommeliers

Elia and Isabella, Bellia Experience Tour Leaders and Sommeliers

We’ll personally help you plan your journey through the wines, food and culture of Alto Piemonte.

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Tell us your preferred dates, number of guests and any specific travel requirements. We’ll reply with availability and a complete proposal for the Alto Piemonte journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

The journey lasts four days and includes three overnight stays in the Biella area.

The itinerary starts in Milan, travels through Alto Piemonte and returns to Milan on the final day.

The programme includes three selected winery experiences with guided tastings in different parts of Alto Piemonte.

Yes. The programme includes a selected brewery experience in the Biella area, with the final visit formula confirmed according to availability.

Yes. Day 3 includes a guided visit in Oropa and a traditional regional lunch.

Yes. Day 2 includes a cultural visit in Masserano before continuing to the Lessona area for a winery experience.

The planned programme includes lunch with wine on Day 1, a traditional lunch on Day 3 and a light lunch on Day 4. Lunch on Day 2 and dinners are not included unless otherwise specified in the confirmed proposal.

Yes. The journey includes three nights in a selected hotel in Biella or the surrounding area, with breakfast included.

Yes. The complete programme can include private transport from Milan, all transfers during the journey and the return to Milan.

Yes. The itinerary can be adapted for private groups, preferred dates and specific accommodation or transport requirements.

More About This Trip

Italian

English

Portuguese

French

Spanish

Languages available during winery visits, cultural experiences and other services will be confirmed according to the requested dates and selected suppliers.

Programme: final wineries, cultural visits, hotel, timings, meeting points and operational details will be confirmed in the proposal for your requested dates.

Availability: the programme is subject to the availability of the selected producers, cultural sites, accommodation and transport services.

Transport: private transport from Milan and throughout the itinerary will be detailed in the final proposal, including meeting point, luggage conditions and operational arrangements.

Wine and beer tastings: alcoholic beverages are intended for guests of legal drinking age.

Dietary requirements: please communicate allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements before the journey so they can be checked with the selected producers and restaurants.

Sending an availability request does not constitute a confirmed booking.

The final proposal will confirm selected dates, suppliers, accommodation, transport, total price, payment schedule and applicable cancellation conditions.

A booking is considered confirmed after acceptance of the proposal and receipt of the required payment or deposit.

The journey can be organised according to your preferred dates, group size and travel requirements. Accommodation, transport and individual services can also be adapted when already arranged independently by the client or travel partner.