Il Gavi — a 3-day weekend in Piedmont

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Gavi

   Land at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Il Gavi

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Gavi pairs exceptionally with Ligurian seafood — the town sits at the gateway between Piedmont and the Ligurian coast. The Forte di Gavi fortress is one of the finest Baroque military structures in northern Italy.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Piedmont

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Gavi

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Gavi

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Gavi

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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One winery worth a detour

Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA)

Mid-range daily budget

~€210/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site