Internationally renowned Italian food blogger and home cook Vincenzo’s Plate together with his family have created the italian tour of a lifetime. Join us in this Abruzzo Tour, the greenest region in Europe, where you will see and taste the wonders of this secret gem, which boasts the best of the Adriatic sea and the mountainside.

This 8 day/7 night Abruzzo Tour begins at Vincenzo’s Nonna’s table, where you will enjoy a home-cooked meal prepared especially, and the highlights don’t end, with 60% of Italian truffles found in Abruzzo and some of the most acclaimed wine and extra virgin olive oil on the planet, you will visit and uncover a culinary world of hidden treasures…with a view.

You will be picked up in Rome (at 8.45am) for private transfer to the coastal city of Pescara and check-in to the hotel. First stop? Basking in the sun while overlooking 11km of divine coast and devouring fresh mini pizza’s right on the beach – so good they’re famous in the city. All while lying under a giant beach umbrella and sipping on a refreshing cocktail – your introduction to an aperitivo. For the official welcome, your first evening is spent at Vincenzo’s Nonna’s house enjoying a hearty home cooked meal of authentic Abruzzo cuisine which she will prepare especially for you and some of the wonderful members of the family!

TIP: Unbutton your pants, it’s going to be a FEAST!

Visit to an organic farm immersed in a green landscape of extraordinary natural beauty overlooking the Sagittarius Gorges where you’ll learn about protecting the land and the ancient art of producing cheese. It is located in the heart of three national parks, right in the mountainside. For lunch, you’ll taste a variety of salty and sweet cheeses made on the location (and a fresh one made by you!) alongside several mouthwatering specialties taken from paddock to plate. It’s the slow food movement experience of a lifetime. The afternoon is spent exploring where you are based for the week – Pescara; a modern Italian city, with one of the biggest marinas in the region. It is a bustling seaside resort with lots of delicious cafe’s, fantastic shops and of course a seemingly endless coastline. Here you will enjoy an aperitivo, traditional of the area so you can famiilarise yourself in the surroundings and really familiarise yourself with the local vibe.

After breakfast, you will be escorted to a unique Yacht tour. Once on board of the Yacht, the journey to one of the most picturesque Islands in Italy, begins. While travelling toward Tremiti island for the day, you will be spoilt with views of endless blue and enjoy a fresh, homemade seafood lunch. Take a dip and savor the moment, the crystal clear waters are mesmerizing.

First stop is the infamous market of Sulmona where you will taste and touch all the fresh produce of the region including cheese, truffles, seasonal fruit, vegetables and one-of-a-kind red garlic. Then for lunch you will be led to a hidden B&B that has a view of the 3 surrounding national parks and their mountains. It was awarded a place in the top 3 best B&B’s in Italy and is literally a secret gem that will take your breath away… Then it’s off to family owned winery, Zaccagnini for an intimate wine tasting before you taste a selection of Vincenzo’s Dad’s notorious seafood dishes paired with the perfect wines to get your palette dancing.

After a few busy days, guests will be happy to enjoy a sleep-in with a free half day to enjoy the city of Pescara, do some shopping, maybe go for a walk along the divine coast, have lunch on the beach, or even go for a swim. In the early afternoon we will visit the city of Ortona where we will visit the besutiful Castello Aragonese, a Renaissance castle, overlooking the Adriatic Sea and with a panorama combining Abruzzo’s diverse terrains. The next stop on this Italian tour will seem like a dream so get your camera phones ready, as you’ll want to look back! It is a scrumptious seafood dinner (with ingredients fished the same day) in the most unforgettable setting of a fisherman hut overlooking the infinite Trabocchi Coast. This hut is part forms one of the most precious stories of the Abruzzese history and proud owners love to share not only their history but also their heats on a plate with flavours that will dance on your tastebuds. The structure alone, will take your breath away as you enjoy each bite while watching the sun go down.

The day starts on escort to Santo Stefano di Sessanio, one of the most striking and closely preserved villages in central Italy. Lunch will be served at Hotel Sextantio, one of the most talked about locations in the picturesque village, not only because of its beauty but also thanks to its unique layout as guests stay in rooms spread throughout the town. Late afternoon guests venture to Rocca Calascio. A castle, dating back to the year 1000 that has been selected as one of the top 10 most beautiful by National Geographic. At the top of the castle, you will be amazed by a guided tour, and then enjoy a light dinner with wine and an exclusive live music performance while overlooking the Gran Sasso mountains with the most amazing sunset you have ever seen.

At nightfall, guests will return to the infamous Hotel Sextantio in Santo Stefano for a night cap in the Cantinone and to sleep in this unique accommodation.

On the second last day you will visit one of Italy’s top caves, Grotte di Stiffe. In this fresh, cool setting, a special guide will take us through gorgeous caverns with stalactite and stalagmite formations. The highlight in the cave is definitely the stunning waterfall which pours out into a small lake.

From caves to one of the most coveted mushrooms in Italy – engross yourself in a world of truffle. Guests will arrive at a restaurant specialising in truffle for a gourmet meal certain to invigorate all of your senses – from savoury to sweet, the flavours will surprise and delight! For the last night of our Abruzzo tour, your hotel is situated mountainside where you will and enjoy a dinner of famous arrosticini and other Abruzzese local specialties before an early night in preparation for the Grand finale…!

The best is saved until last! The Abruzzo tour comes full circle for the grand finale: “Porchetta Day” with Vincenzo and his wonderful family. After stopping at renowned Pastry shop “Pasticceria Merlini” to taste the age-old sweet, “Pizza Dolce”, you are invited to feast at the table of Vincenzo’s great grandparents’ home and demolish a scrumptious lunch with wood-fire porchetta, handmade prosciutto and local cheese.

Drop – off service to Rome where you will arrive around 7.00 pm.

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YEAR 2019:

Abruzzo Tour 1: June 16th – June 23rd 2019

Abruzzo Tour 2: August 25th – September 1st 2019

YEAR 2020:

Abruzzo Tour 1: June 21st – June 28th 2020

Abruzzo Tour 1: August 30th – September 6th 2020

This exclusive Italy tour is reserved for a maximum of 10 guests (per tour) as it has been especially curated for the Summer so that you can enjoy best what Italy has to offer. Simply press on the Book Now button to reserve this once of a lifetime opportunity to explore Italy in great company. This is the most unique tour of Italy you can ever experience.

Double room € 2900 per person  (double room based on double occupancy)

Single room supplement € 180