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7-day Authentic Cultural, Culinary, Ancestry, Wellness and Active Tours in Abruzzo, Puglia & Sicily with Italia Sweet Italia

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Italia Sweet Italia - Experience Abruzzo

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Italia Sweet Italia Holidays
Corso Mazzini, 371/A
66054 Vasto CH
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+39 3498630483

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Highlights

Join us on a 7-day Italian cultural and food vacation especially in Abruzzo, one of the most stunning and culturally rich regions in Italy. For anyone eager to live an immersive adventure in the Italian culture and traditions, where you really get to know the food, region and people, your host and local guide Fabrizio, together with his family & friends, has put together amazing experiences that combine passion, beautiful places and locals to show you the best of the region’s off-the-beaten-track secrets. This is a fully escorted tour that will give you the insights to daily life, food & wine, culture and production in Abruzzo and will let you discover the authentic Italy in a balanced mix of experiences, relax, adventure and learning. Some experiences during an exclusive 7-day tour:

Live like a local and sleep in the historical center of charming ancient towns on the mountains and by the sea
Prepare homemade pasta, pizza and bread with local women
Explore enchanted castles
Visit Abruzzo’s acclaimed wine makers
Walk and cycle across national parks and enjoy amazing landscapes
Discover the fascinating trabocchi fishing huts
Meet local artists and artisans
Milk a cow and make ricotta cheese
Hunt truffle

Discover here our new, safe and flexible booking policy.

Choose your favorite cultural and culinary small groups escorted tour according to the season between these:

- Culture and food trip in authentic Sicily (8 days): 28 April-5 May 2024 | 20-27 October 2024 | 18-25 May 2025 | 19-26 October 2025

- Abruzzo Easter Experience: 28 March - 3 April 2024 | 17-23 April 2025

- Learn Italian, Food & Culture in Abruzzo: 27 April - 3 May 2025

- Cultural, Culinary & Walking Experience in Abruzzo: 26 May-1 June 2024 | 1-7 September 2024 | 25-31 May 2025 | 7-13 September 2025

- Secrets of Puglia : a Journey into Charming villages, Ancient Traditions and Authentic Flavors : 27 October - 2 November 2024 | 22-28 June 2025 | 14 -20 September 2025

- Abruzzo Uncovered : A 7-dayTruffle, Tradition & Taste Immersion: 29 June - 5 July 2025

- Cultural, Culinary & E-Cycling Experience in Abruzzo: 23-29 June 2024 | Available on request from 2025

- Cultural, Patron Saint Celebrations & Grape Harvest Experience in Abruzzo: 28 September - 4 October 2024 | 28 September - 4 October 2025

- Experience Le Marche with its hidden gems, artisans and sustainable food sources: 5-11 May 2024 | 6-12 October 2024 | 4-10 May 2025 | 5 - 11 October 2025

- Cultural, Culinary & Olive Harvest Experience in Abruzzo: 27 October-2 November 2024 | 26 October - 2 November 2025

- Cultural, Culinary & Christmas Dishes Experience in Abruzzo: 1-7 December 2024 | 14 - 20 December 2025

- Pottery, Art and Food Experience in Abruzzo: Available on request

- The Double Soul of Abruzzo Experience in Abruzzo: Available on request

- Food, Culture and Wellness in the Hidden Emilia Romagna: Available on request

- Ancestry - A Vacation in Abruzzo to Trace your Italian Roots: Available on request

- Tailor made vacation in Abruzzo and Italy: Available on request

- Cultural, Culinary & Gelato Making Experience in Abruzzo: Available on request

- Cultural, Culinary & Tomato Passata Sauce Making Experience in Abruzzo: Available on request

- Cultural, Culinary & Salami Making Experience in Abruzzo: Available on request

- Family reunions and Multigenerational trips in Abruzzo: Available on request

- Learning holiday in Abruzzo: Available on request

Description

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1 Sunday Airport pick up and welcome to Abruzzo dinner!

DAY 2 Monday A visit to market, cooking pasta with Mamma, exploring Vasto’s historic center

DAY 3 Tuesday Discover the fascinating Trabocchi coast, fish based lunch on a trabocco fishing hut, visit C6th Abbey

DAY 4 Wednesday Free morning and special activities (gelato making, truffle hunting, olive harvest, grape harvest, walking, cycling or tomato passata sauce making)

DAY 5 Thursday Visit a typical “agriturismo” to learn everything about Abruzzo farming, farm-to-table lunch and explore Roccascalegna Medieval Castle

DAY 6 Friday Olive oil and wine tasting, pizza & tiramisù family party & farewell dinner

DAY 7 Saturday Goodbye and transfer to Rome airport

This is an example of our 7-day Italian cultural and food tour in Abruzzo Italy. Changes and modifications can be made according to the size of the group, the season, and preferred experiences that are created daily.

Price Italian Cultural, Culinary and Active Tours in Abruzzo and Beyond: from € 1,695.00 (around US$ 1,695.00)

WHY US?

WE ARE PROUD TO BE LOCAL

Only 100% authentic experiences
Deep connections with the people who live here
We have a passion for our culture and our communities

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME TRIP

We know how to let you feel that at home
We keep our groups small to take care of all the details
Discover our guest reviews on Tripadvisor

SUSTAINABILITY AND PASSION

We promote the local culture as a sign of responsible travel
We are focused on preserving our way of life
We involve small, family-run and passion-driven businesses

Special services

We offer personalised ancestry services that include research into your family tree, sourcing documents such as Italian birth, marriage and death certificates, and where possible arranging meetings with your relatives. Not only will you be tracing family roots in the land of your Italian forefathers, you will be able to experience first hand one of the most incredible regions of central Italy at the same time.

What's included

6 Nights accommodation in the historic centre of Vasto
Breakfast Buffet Daily
8 meals (food, water, locally source wine) in selected restaurants, farmhouses, private homes, wineries based on traditional regional dishes
2 o 3 or hands-on cooking classes and associated food costs
Daily trips and excursions
Pick up and drop off at Rome Fiumicino airport
Personalized cooking booklet and apron
All transport for daily trips and excursions
All entry fees for excursions, tours and wine, olive oil and cheese tastings
English-speaking tour manager throughout the duration
All taxes

What's not included

Airfares
Spending money
Snacks/Drinks between meals, or any meals not listed on the itinerary
Personal expenses like phone calls, visa costs, laundry or tips
Travel insurance (not obligatory, but recommended)
Drinks not listed in the itinerary (an extra bottle of wine, for example)
The cost of additional excursions or activities

Duration

7 days for the Tours of Abruzzo and Le Marche, 8 days for the Cultural and food trip in authentic Sicily and 12 days for the Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience Tour