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Gourmet Getaway in Abruzzo
 Wine and dine in the Appenines
Tour: Fully escorted and guided coach tour - small groups - air conditioned Mercedes Mini Bus
Tour length: 2 nights, 3 days
 Cost: €550/person based on double occupancy (single supplement €170)
 Groups: Contact us for group pricing


To book or for more information
Contact: IV Travel
 


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L'Aquila
 Atri
 Pescara

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WHAT IS INCLUDED:

  • All transfers to / from Pescara airport / station

  • All transfers to / from restaurant, cooking class, wine tasting

  • 2 nights accommodation, twin share in quality ensuited accommodation in a hilltop village in the Apennines

  • Welcome Gourmet Hamper in room

  • 2 breakfasts

  • 1 dinner in a superb slow food restaurant – 5 course dinner with wines and coffee included 1 private cooking class/ dinner in a private home of an Abruzzese lady and exclusive entertainment with international opera tenor and local musician- wines and coffee included

  • Recipes and souvenir apron

  • Guided walking tour of village, including artisan workshops and shops including goldsmith, ceramic shops and wrought iron workshops

  • Visit to local colourful market

  • Private Wine and Olive Oil tasting with accompanying appetisers

  • Transport in private minibus with driver, fuel, English speaking guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfares

  • Items of personal nature, phone calls, passport and visas (if applicable), laundry or tips

  • Personal transport, excess baggage, security and government taxes, travel insurance.

  • Beverages unless specifically described

  • Meals not specifically mentioned in itinerary

  • Entry fees to places other than those specifically mentioned in itinerary

  • Optional excursions or activities that may be offered which are not included in the tour price.

 

Indulge in a personalized gourmet getaway to Abruzzo - the undiscovered gem of central Italy. Your stay will include visits to Abruzzese towns and hilltop villages, private cooking class, private tastings of fine local olive oils, montepulciano wines and local seasonal produce.

You will have time to visit a colourful village market, be wined and dined in sensational slow food restaurants in true Abruzzese style.

Featuring a private concert
with Michael Howard,
International tenor

Guides: Luciana Masci and Michael Howard

Transportation: Air conditioned Mercedes Minibus (10-12 passengers)

To book or for more information
Contact: IV Travel

Itinerary
 breakfast Breakfast    lunch Lunch    dinner Dinner

Day 1 - Arrival: Pescara
 lunchdinner

You will be transferred to your delightful accommodation in the Apennines, bordering the Maiella National Park traveling nearly 700 m above sea level to our quaint hilltop village near Guardiagrele.

Enjoy a Welcome gourmet hamper in your room upon arrival. There will be time to explore the village and go for a high alpine walk along the shepherds tracks, see flocks of sheep and goats on the mountain side. We transfer you to superb slow food restaurant where an enchanting 5 course dinner awaits.

(Transfers to and from Rome or other places
can be arranged)

Day 2 - Guided Village Walk, Cooking Class
breakfast dinner

Visit a bustling village market in the morning, which comes alive with colourful stalls selling local produce and the wonderful local specialty porchetta- roast pork with rosemary and garlic.

Late afternoon transfer from your accommodation to your private COOKING CLASS.

  • COOKING CLASS: 4 course dinner to be prepared and then enjoyed together. Learn the secrets of slow cooking as you create wonderful antipasti, home made pasta, dessert and more.

Day 3 - Village Market-Wine and Oil Tastings Departure from Pescara
breakfast 

Enjoy a private guided Walking tour visiting local artisans and shops including goldsmith, ceramic shops and wrought iron workshops.

Time to unwind and soak up the village Italy atmosphere over your morning cappuccino.

Indulge in a private Wine and Olive Oil Tasting savouring the very best the region has to offer with Montepulciano and Trebbiano wines and fine extra virgin olive oils.
 
Late morning/afternoon: Depart for transfer to Pescara for your onward journey.

Buon Viaggio!
 
 

Looking for suggestions to extend your journey to Italy?

  • How about a few days in Calabria where you will find extraordinary landscapes, gregarious people, and long, wonderful days under a hot sun.
  • Or go to Basilicata and marvel at one of the least visited but most interesting regions of Italy.

     

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