Day 1: Castell’Arquato

Arrival in Castell’Arquato in the late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2 : Castell’Arquato, Vigoleno

After breakfast, guided tour of Castell’Arquato, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy. Wander through the characteristic narrow streets while admiring the Piazza Monumentale, and visit the Rocca Viscontea and the Collegiata, an ancient Romanesque parish church dedicated to Maria Assunta.

Lunch with a tasting of typical local products at the municipal wine cellar.

In the afternoon, transfer to Vigoleno and guided tour of the village, still surrounded by its original walls. Climb the Torrione to enjoy a fantastic view of the Stirone Valley, followed by a stroll through the charming small squares to reach the ancient Pieve di San Giorgio.

Visit a winery producing Vin Santo di Vigoleno and enjoy a tasting.

Return to Castell’Arquato. Dinner at a typical local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Rivalta , Plaisance

After breakfast, depart for Rivalta Castle. The richly furnished manor unfolds through a series of rooms, kitchens, dungeons, and chambers, culminating in the uniquely shaped castle tower.

Guided visit of a winery with a tasting of Piacenza wines.

Lunch featuring typical local products.

In the afternoon, depart for Piacenza for a guided city tour. In the city center stands the splendid Palazzo Comunale, built in Lombard Gothic style, with brick vaults, marble arches, paired columns, and an impressive row of battlements—one of the most beautiful town halls in Italy! Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis. The cathedral also holds a surprise beneath its dome: sublime frescoes by Guercino, featuring cherubs and Madonnas. No visit to Piacenza is complete without exploring the Palazzo Farnese! Constructed by the great Mannerist architect Vignola, the palace remains unfinished, yet still impressively vast. Its extensive spaces house a museum with an interesting collection of paintings, including Botticelli’s “Virgin Adoring the Child with Saint John”, presented in tondo.

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