Location: Province of L'Aquila
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The Province of L'Aquila (Provincia dell'Aquila) is the largest, most mountainous and least densely populated province of the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy. It comprises about half the landmass of Abruzzo and occupies the western part of the region. It has borders with the provinces of Teramo to the north, Pescara and Chieti to the east, Isernia (in Molise region) to the south and Frosinone, Rome and Rieti (in Lazio region) to the west. Its capital is the city of L'Aquila. The Province of L'Aquila includes the highest mountains of the Apennines (Gran Sasso, Maiella and Velino-Sirente), their highest peak, Corno Grande, the high plain of Campo Imperatore, and Europe's southernmost glacier, the Calderone. The province's major rivers are the Aterno-Pescara, Sangro, Liri, Salto, and the Turano; its major lakes are Lago Scanno and Lago Barrea. It once included the largest lake on the Italian peninsula, Lago Fucino, which was drained in one of the 19th century's largest engineering projects. The lake basin is today a flourishing agricultural area and an important technological district.
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1. 4 day Abruzzo Tour from Rome
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit of one of the most beautiful and cozy region of Italy: Abruzzo. Between the Adriatic Sea and the high mountain of the Apennines, Abruzzo offers to the visitor nice and charming villages such as Tagliacozzo and Ortona or towns like L'Aquila and Pescara. Many kilometers of sandy beaches joins the region to the north and south of Italy via Giulianova and Teramo. On the way back to Rome, excursion to the Gran Sasso, highest peak of the Appenines and Tivoli, the city of the refined villas with entrance included at Villa d'Este.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Wine tasting and Food tasting - traditional confetti (dragées), Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City taxes at the hotels
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
2. DISCOVERY OF PUGLIA Small Group Tour: 8 Days / 7 Nights
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Operated By GoinItaly For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day small group tour of Puglia offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents. Highlights: - Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte, and Matera. - Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine. - Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. - Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello. - Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its collection of mosaic scenes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Experienced GoinItaly Driver/Tour Leader, Local Guides in Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Galatina, and Castel del Monte, Wine, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings, Entrance Fees to Included Attractions
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included when not stated., Gratuities
Reviewed By Marigold101
We have just completed our 8-day tour of Puglia with GoinItaly, guided by wonderful Gaetano Barrone. We were given the very best of service by a capable, knowledgeable and attentive tour leader. Gaetano goes out of his way to meet the needs of guests and takes genuine delight in sharing the country he knows so well. Highlights of the tour include great accommodation including a stay in a traditional Trollope in Alberobello. The tour included amazing food and wine experiences as well as visits to many wonderful churches, castles and beautiful Southern Italian towns. Highly recommend this company if you are planning to visit southern Italy.
3. astoria cooking 4 culinary holidays in italy
We give a fabulous opportunity to learn abruzzese cooking visiting medieval villages. Abruzzo’s culture had few outside influences to corrupt its uniqueness. Both the agricultural and coastal aspects of this region have contributed to Abruzzo’s authentic cuisine. Renowned for its wines with their fullness of body, its food for its boldness of flavor, and its sweetness, the Abruzzi Region ranks among Italy’s best. Step back in time and discover truly traditional, non-commercialized Italian cooking in the foothills of the Apennine Mountains. Surrounded by hills and valleys as rugged and peaceful as the people, you will learn to cook in the timeless tradition deeply embedded in the hearts of local artisans. While your home this week will be the hilltop, medieval villages.
Inclusions: Private transfer
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4. 7 days tour PUGLIA & MATERA by train for solo travellers, backpackers, couples
This tour is ideal for those traveling alone or in couple and wants to visit the most beautiful places in Puglia with a low budget, using trains and other ecological means such as bicycles
Inclusions: 2 nights in Lecce (B&B Valigia or similar accomodation in the city center), 1 night in Monopoli BB 20 archi (or similar accomodation in the city center), 3 nights at Casa dei Venti B&B (or similar accomodation in the city center), Walking tour Lecce, Transfer in minivan from Monopoli to Alberobello and back, Walking tour Alberobello (UNESCO SITE), Street food tour in Bari by bike or rickshaw, Rickshaw tour in Trani, Transfer in minivan from Trani to Castel del Monte and back, Walking tour Castel del Monte (UNESCO SITE), Transfer in minivan from Bari to Matera and back, Walking tour Matera (UNESCO SITE)
Exclusions: City taxes where necessary (€1,50/2,00 per person per night in Alberobello and Lecce), Train tickets, Tickets for monuments where necessary, lunches and dinners
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
5. Abruzzo Bike & Wellness: Bicycle touring with a smile 5 days / 4 nights SELF-GUIDED
Self-guided bike and wellness holiday, a Wellness-friendly proposal in the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park. A journey for those who want to experience days of sport and wellness, in contact with nature, immersed in history, to regain possession of their spaces, experiencing a journey of discovery through two regions: Abruzzo and Molise, on the highlands and along the Sangro. The rhythm of each day will be cadenced by the slow circular movement of the Wheels, by the sensations of well-being in the Spa, by the learning and knowledge of one's own body with Yoga, Pilates, Postural sessions and with nutritional insights. Each day will end with a cooking experience linked to the territory.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Spa entrances and lessons, TREKKING BIKE (only for the option BIKE INCLUDED), Luggage transport, Overnight in double room, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)
Exclusions: Lunches and drinks, City tax, Theft and damage insurance Bicycles, Everything not indicated as included, Single room surcharge
Reviewed By AnnaR5144
Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!
6. Abruzzo by E-bike - Journey through the most beautiful villages in Italy SELF-GUIDED weekend
We could call it the Tour of the most beautiful villages in Italy, we could also call it the tour through the history of Italy, it will surely be the tour of beauty, with breathtaking landscapes, historic villages, curiosities that will make us understand the importance of these places in the history of Italy, from the Romans to the Middle Ages. We will also visit the first capital of Italy over 2000 years ago, where LIRA was forged for the first time! THE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS: Scanno lake The Sagittarius Gorges San Domenico lake Cocullo - the land of snakes
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, E-Bike (with BIKE option INCLUDED), Luggage transport, Bike garage and small repairs area, Medical baggage insurance, GPX tracks, Overnight in double room
Exclusions: Transfer, City tax, Anything not expressly referred to as inclusion, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge
7. Abruzzo Gravel - White roads by bicycle 8days / 7nights SELF-GUIDED
The gravel roads, or dirt roads, that can be traveled with modern gravel bikes - are the ideal habitat for Abruzzo. There are numerous white roads that the region offers, allowing you to discover and get to know the centenary culture and traditions directly. Walk the dirt roads and brecciated from the sea to the mountains, through a hilly landscape made of vineyards and olive groves, which gently accompanies you to the high peaks of Abruzzo. It represents a journey of knowledge made of true, genuine, unique experiences that only the territory and people of Abruzzo can transmit. What we will see together unforgettable: Roman aqueduct Straw of Tione Necropolis of Amplero Convent of Sant’Angelo Campotosto lake Palazzo De Sterlich Little Tibet Rocca Calascio Tirino river Capo d’Acqua lake Badia Morronese
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Luggage transport, RCT insurance, GRAVEL bicycle (only with the BIKE option INCLUDED), Overnight in double room, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)
Exclusions: Medical baggage insurance, City tax, Lunches and drinks, Everything not indicated as included, Single room surcharge
Reviewed By AnnaR5144
Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!
8. Hike & Bike Tour, from the Apennines to the sea in Abruzzo! 7 days SELF-GUIDED holiday
Hike & Bike, or walking and cycling in the same holiday. It is a partially itinerant tour, which combines walks to discover the highest Apennine mountain, the Gran Sasso, Aquilano and Teramano slopes, with the bicycle that we use to join the two sides and to get to the sea, Teramo coast, for the last day of relaxation. A very panoramic tour, at every step you will have the sensation of touching the sky with a finger while our view will reach the sea. All Abruzzo characteristic, that of having the mountain at sea! By bicycle, we will cross the Valle del Vasto along one of the most beautiful cycling roads in Italy. We are waiting for you in Abruzzo to "savor" nature and live it intensely with two of the most popular sports in the region in summer.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Luggage transport, Overnight in double room, Bicycle (with BIKE option INCLUDED), GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)
Exclusions: Medical baggage insurance, City tax, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge, Everything not indicated as included
Reviewed By AnnaR5144
Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!
9. Historical tour cycle. Travel in secret Abruzzo 6 days / 5 nights SELF-GUIDED
Abruzzo is rich in extraordinary historical / cultural testimonies, immersed in one of the most evocative landscape of the Apennines.The self-guided, ring route embraces part of the Peligna, Aterno and Tirino valleys, known for their archaeological and monumental heritage. We will touch L'Aquila, the Gran Sasso with its historic villages, the Peligna Valley with Sulmona and neighboring towns. Among the most characteristic places of faith are the Hermitages of S. Terenziano in Corfinio, of S.Venanzio in Raiano. But it is in medieval evidence that the itineraries best express their potential with churches, villages, castles, palaces and fountains of particular beauty, such as the Oratory of San Pellegrino which together with the Church of Santa Maria Assunta characterize the small center of Bominaco, while the monumentality of the Romanesque architecture of Abruzzo is testified by the church of S. Pelino in Corfinio. All this in the historical cycle tour, a secret journey in Abruzzo!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Luggage transport, TREKKING BIKE (only with the BIKE option INCLUDED), Overnight in double room, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)
Exclusions: Medical baggage insurance, City tax, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge, Everything not indicated as included
Reviewed By AnnaR5144
Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!
10. The waterways in Abruzzo - Self-Guided trekking holiday 7 days / 6 nights
The wealth of water! A pleasant week to spend in the woods and snow valleys of Abruzzo to learn to recognize the shapes of the water, the rich blooms and traces left by the animals. A pleasant week to combine nature, art and culture of hidden villages and hermitages, through which you can discover the history of Abruzzo.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Overnight in double room, Luggage transport, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)
Exclusions: Drinks and lunches, City tax, Medical baggage insurance, Single room surcharge, Everything not indicated as included
Reviewed By AnnaR5144
Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!
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