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. 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.
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2. 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!
3. 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
4. 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!
5. 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!
6. 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!
7. 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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