Abruzzo
Irresistible enchantment.
Abruzzo is likened to the Tuscany of years past. Peaceful rural landscapes. UNESCO nature preserves.
Soothing hot springs and sparkling tide pools. And the food. Ahh, the food. Abruzzo will charm you, and then entice you to stay.
Choose one of two ways to enjoy Abruzzo:
- Sign up for the Exceptional Escape Package Tour outlined below and leave all the planning to us.
- Create Your Own Escape by selecting the custom options listed on the Reservation Request Form.
7-DAY ABRUZZO TOUR
Day 1: ARRIVAL/LORETO APRUTINO. Benvenuti in Abruzzo! You will be greeted at the airport in Pescara by one of our friendly English-speaking guides. Sit back and relax in your private accessible van and enjoy the stunning landscapes of Abruzzo as you are transferred to the cozy agriturismo (classic Italian farmhouse) where you’ll be staying. The agriturismo is complete with a pool, herb and vegetable garden and magnificent countryside views. After check-in and a brief (and entertaining) orientation, set out on a tour of the lovely hillside. Authentic Italian lunch and dinner are included at local trattorias.
Day 2: LORETO APRUTINO. Wake up to a home-cooked Italian breakfast at the agriturismo. After breakfast, indulge in a delicious half-day culinary tour in the charming village of Loreto Aprutino, where you will learn about—and better yet, taste—delicacies specific to the Abruzzo region. After lunch in a local trattoria, enjoy an interesting historical tour of Loreto Aprutino. Later, dine like royalty at an ancient hilltop castle dating back to the year 864. Relax for the night back at the agriturismo.
Day 3: LORETO APRUTINO. Enjoy another delightful Italian breakfast at the agriturismo followed by a half-day tour of local art and history highlights. After a delicious lunch, learn about local olive oil production during an intimate olive oil tasting. Enjoy dinner at a quaint village ristorante and then return to the agriturismo to rest in comfort for the night.
Day 4: PENNE. Wake up to the enticing aromas of yet another delicious home-cooked breakfast at the agriturismo. After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Abruzzo’s famous nature preserve, with 2km of accessible paths. In the distance you will see the famous Gran Sasso of Abruzzo, an amazing rock formation carved by natural elements over the millennia. Enjoy the fresh air as you explore, or relax, surrounded by lush vegetation. You may even glimpse wildlife in their natural habitat. After a he
arty lunch in a local trattoria, you are free to enjoy an afternoon of leisure. (We can drop you off in Loreto Aprutino or at the agriturismo.) We will escort you to dinner at a popular local ristoranteand back to the cozy agriturismo for the night.
Day 5: PICCIANO. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the agriturismo and then head off for a half-day visit to the local museum and learn all about the remarkable history of Italian contadini, or farmers. After lunch, return to the agriturismo for a cooking class in which you will learn to make an authentic Abruzzese specialty. Revel in the results of your own hard work over an abundant family-style dinner. Drift off to dreams of steaming bowls of fresh pasta at the agriturismo.
Day 6: CHIETI & ORTONA. Fuel up on breakfast for the fun-filled day ahead. After breakfast, head to the Chieti city center for a half-day historical tour. Wander down the Corso, marvel at the splendid architecture and visit Caffe’ Vittoria, Chieti’s famous antique coffee shop. Your journey continues as you view prehistoric archeological ruins followed by a spectacular drive down Pescara’s coastline with its famous Trabocchi, followed by dinner at an authentic enoteca. Spend one last night at the charming agriturismo.
Day 7: DEPARTURE. Relish every bite of your final authentic Italian breakfast at the agriturismo. Say “arrivederci” to your new Italian family that has cared for you so well during your stay. The accessible van will pick you up and take you directly to the Pescara Airport for a safe trip home. Start planning your next Accessible Escapes vacation on the plane…
INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in an authentic Italian agriturismo (classic farmhouse) for 6 nights
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- One Italian cooking course
- All entrance fees for museums and other sites
- Round-trip transfers between the airport and the hotel
- All transportation is via private accessible van
- English-speaking tour guides on every tour
- English-speaking emergency local contact available 24/7
DOES NOT NCLUDE:
- Airfare
- Snacks
- Sales tax
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
To enjoy more moderate temperatures and lighter crowds, visit Italy in the spring (March-May) or fall (September-November). While more crowded, summer is great fun with lively festivals and outdoor activities, and the winter holidays in December are simply stunning.
COST & RESERVATIONS:
7-Day Abruzzo Tour: $2,450.00 / £1,225.00 (double occupancy)
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