Autumn in Abruzzo Tour
September 24th - 29th, 2023
There’s something magical about autumn in Abruzzo – Vines and olive trees heavy with fruit, warm days with golden light that match the changing colors of the landscape - there's a sense of calm and tranquility as the summer crowds fade and the region readies itself for the coming winter. Please join us for a 5-night autumn escape to Abruzzo in which we’ll immerse ourselves in the region's diverse landscapes, artisanal treasures and rich food and wine culture.
DATES … September 24th - 29th, 2023
WHO SHOULD COME … Friends, couples, family members, solo travelers – just as long as you enjoy the outdoors, amazing food and wine, storied medieval villages and sweeping Italian vistas!
This 5-day tour is ideally suited for travelers seeking a meaningful travel experience in an untrodden part of il bel paese, but who also want time to explore some of Italy's more traversed destinations such as Rome or Florence on their own. Only two hours from Rome yet seemingly worlds away, Abruzzo is centrally located but not easy to explore independently. On this curated trip, guests to Abruzzo will enjoy gentle hikes in its majestic national parks, explore the region's pastoral and artisanal traditions, savor home-cooked meals, enjoy hand-crafted wines and meet new Italian friends. We will pick you up in Rome early Sunday morning and drive you back in time to catch an afternoon flight on Friday (or better yet, to spend the day gloriously exploring the Eternal City!)
Travel Tip: Care to tack on a few days in another city or region in Italy? Rome (your pickup & drop-off point) is less than two hours by train to Florence & Tuscany (north) and Naples & Amalfi Coast (south). You can also catch a train to Venice from Abruzzo's port city of Pescara in under 5 hours and enjoy views of the Adriatic Coast along the way!
Trip Highlights:
WHERE WE’LL STAY … Dimora dell'Arte, a lovingly restored historic property in Navelli
For five nights, we'll stay at a Dimora dell'Arte, a historic property in the medieval village of Navelli that has been converted into a boutique accommodation by the warm and loving family behind Cantinarte wine and olive oil - here, you will truly feel at home with Francesca and Diego and their loved ones. Dimora dell'Arte consists of five modern double occupancy rooms, two indoor common areas, a garden, a cantina and tasting room.
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.”
- Giuseppe Verdi
AUTUMN IN ABRUZZO TOUR 2023 RATE: $2895.00 per person, in double occupancy room**
RATE INCLUDES:
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Double occupancy room with private bath for five (5) nights at a historic boutique property
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Breakfast daily at the B&B
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All meals (wine included) except for one lunch and one dinner
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All ground transportation via private coach and driver
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All hiking excursions
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Any entrance fees, tours and local guides
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Transfers between Rome and Abruzzo
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Taxes and service charges
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Gratuities (however, at the conclusion of the tour, if you are pleased with the hospitality and service of our local partners, additional recognition at your discretion is appreciated)
**Single supplement of $800.00 applies (very limited)
NOT INCLUDED IN RATE:
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Airfare
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Trip insurance
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One meal
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Optional activities during free time
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Gifts and personal purchases including snacks and refreshments during “free time” or during spontaneous stops along the way
Sample Itinerary Highlights:
DAY 1 - Benvenuti in Abruzzo! Early departure from Rome to Santo Stefano di Sessanio, a charming medieval village with Medici roots for a guided tour and lunch ~ Afternoon visit to Rocca Calascio, the highest fortress in Europe ~ Welcome dinner at Dimora dell'Arte with our hosts, Francesca & Diego
DAY 2 - Spend the day in the vines harvesting grapes with our friends at Cantinarte~ Saffron & truffle dinner with a local producer
DAY 3 - Hiking excursion in the Majella mountains followed by a a farm-to-table lunch prepared by Marisa, the effervescent proprietor of a local mountain agriturismo
DAY 4 - Visit the lovely town of Sulmona, known for its lively market and colorful confetti with free time for shopping and lunch~ Guided walking tour in Abruzzo's lively capital city of L'Aquila
DAY 5 - Spend the day on the Adriatic Coast starting with a gentle hike to Punta Aderci followed by a multicourse seafood feast on a trabocco fishing platform ~ Farewell dinner in Navelli
DAY - 6 After an early breakfast, we'll depart Navelli for Rome - we can drop off guests in central Rome or at the airport (for those taking a flight after 2 pm)
Number of Participants: A minimum of six (6) participants is required for the program to occur. The maximum number of participants for the program is 12.
Getting to & from Abruzzo: Our private coach and driver will pick you up and drop you off in an assigned meeting spot in Rome. From there, we’ll whisk you off to Abruzzo in a private coach bus. You'll need to arrive in Rome at least one day before the start of the tour to ensure that you’ll meet the group on time. We’ll send you a list of a few of our favorite places to stay, things to do and foods to eat in the Eternal City!
Deposit & Terms & Conditions: A $500 non-refundable deposit (for administrative fees) per person payable by check to Three Little Guys LLC (D/B/A Majella Tours of Abruzzo), is required at the time of the reservation of the tour for each participant. Final payment of the balance must be received no later than 120 days prior to the first day of the tour. Upon payment of the deposit, the tour registrants expressly agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions set forth in the following link: