Piedmont is a fascinating corner of Italy, a place where grand, elegant cities sit against a backdrop of snow-dusted alpine peaks. But deciding what to see in Piedmont is about more than just ticking off the sights.

What’s on your plate is just as important as the historic palaces and vineyard views. Spend the morning exploring a royal residence and the afternoon tasting some of the world's most revered wines for a well-rounded and blissful day in the northern region of Piedmont.