Asti, Piemonte
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Discover Asti: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel
Just a few kilometers South of Turin, Asti is one of Piedmont's most elegant cities, famous for its magnificent tower houses, superb wines and spectacular Palio horse-race.
Asti is also knowns as the City of a hundred towers and the historic center of Asti, where the remaining 12 of what were once 120 towers can be seen, has conserved its typically medieval radial plan, and is best visited on foot or by bike.
The visitor to Asti will be struck by the townscape, an 18th century masterpiece rich in palaces, towers, churches and characteristic lanes, especially in its historic center. Asti is city just waiting to be discovered which will delight all those interested in culture, art, ancient traditions and cuisine.
Among the numerous sites to visit: Asti Cathedral, the rotunda of San Sepolcro, Palazzo Amico di Castell'Alfero, Palazzo Zoya, the Tower Bridge of Lombriasco, Palazzo degli Antichi Tribunali, Palazzo Alfieri, Piazza Roma, Casa dei Strata e dei Rovere, Palazzo Vescovile, the Fountain of the Aqueduct, the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre, the Agostinian Convent, the Lodge of the Ancient Charterhouse, Palazzo Cistercensi, the Church of the Consolata and St Teobaldo.
The most popular events held in the city: the Palio di Asti, the Festival delle Sagre, the Assedio di Canelli e il Douja d'or. Wine production is an important part of the town's economy with the Moscato from which the Spumante Asti, the Barbera and the Grignolino wines derive.
Asti in pictures
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Multi-Day Holidays Tours
Whole journeys, planned end to end
Puglia Discovery (6 nights/ 7 days ): Mostly All Inclusive Private Tour of Puglia including Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto Bari and incredible wine tastings and olive farms
Our Puglia Discovery Experience is a great option for first time visitors or returning visitors to the Puglia region who want to experience the region with local hosts and visit the region in a relaxing, comfortable way with visits to local farms, wi...
Private & Small Group Tours in Asti
Days out with people who know the way
San Gimignano Morning Tour with Full Tuscan Lunch and Multiple Wine Tastings
North west of Siena, on the hills of Val d'Elsa, stands the medieval town of San Gimignano. Defined as the town "with a hundred towers", owing to the presence of these impressive buildings symbolising power and wealth, till the thirteenth century the...
The Godfather Tour of Sicily with Wine Tastings
Enjoy an introduction to some of the most authentic areas in Sicily, and explore the towns of Savoca and Forza D'Agro with your local driver/guide who so proudly call this area home.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Florence from Livorno with Wine Tastings in Montecarlo
This is a great option for those coming into the port in Livorno who want to see Florence and Pisa, two very important cities in Italy. Our English speaking driver-guide will pick you up at your ship at approximately 08:30 AM (depending on the arriv...
Gourmet Dinner and Wine Tasting in Rome at the Pantheon
This is a gourmet dining experience in Rome, Italy that is unlike any other in so far as we have experienced to date.
The Best of the Chianti: Radda, Panzano, Greve and Castellina in Chianti with Optional Wine Tastings
The Chianti region of Tuscany is truly glorious and best experienced with a local, licensed driver who knows the area.
Private Tour of the Orcia Valley, with optional wine tastings
If you're looking for a perfect escape to the stunning Val d'Orcia, then visiting three of Tuscany's most picturesque towns should be on your bucket list. Not only are these towns known for their breathtaking beauty, but also for their incredible win...
Private Tour of the Italian Riviera with Lunch and Wine Tastings with local expert Driver-Guide
This is a private full day tour of the spectacular Italian Riviera that will without a doubt be one of the most memorable days of your holiday in Italy. Over the course of the day we introduce you to some of the most colourful and lovely coastal vil...
Aperitivo Wine Tasting Tour In Rome
“Aperitivo†is the Italian word for aperitif and, in Rome, pre-dinner drinks are a regular ritual. Join us for this fun 90-Minute Aperitivo wine tasting tour in Rome..
Mt. Etna and the Etna Wineries with Tastings and Full Lunch at Cantina Patria
If and when you decide to come to Sicily, this is an experience you do not want to miss.
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