Top 20 Experiences in Abruzzo
Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pescara
Dive into the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover the secrets of Pescara's cuisine. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture. What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime? Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with your Cesarina, and discover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine. The pleasure of conviviality goes far beyond good food and wine. Our guests take part in an experience which is so much more than just a cooking class. Learning and dining with a Cesarina gives you the chance to be welcomed in like one of the family and live like the Italians do. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Wine tour and Tasting in Nocciano
An extraordinary tour of the wine history of Abruzzo. Wine tasting and appetizers. The winery is one of the oldest in Abruzzo. Born in the 1897 is now located in Nocciano, between the Gran Sasso and the Majella mountains. The winery offers an astonishing tour through the wine life in Abruzzo, especially the visit of the underground tunnels where hundred thousands bottles are stored for ageing and the ethno-antropologic museum collecting items related to the viticultural and peasant tradition in Abruzzo. Tasting of wines and typical appetizers follows the tour.
Winery Tour and Wine Tasting Experience in Pescara Countryside
Meet passionate winemakers and visit a typical estate in Pescara countryside. Discover the winery history, learn all about wine production while visiting the charming cellar. Then, taste 3 different wines in a joyful atmosphere.
Medieval Abruzzo by R. Calascio with typical Abruzzo lunch
Accompanied by a professional local guide take a walk in the Castle of Rocca Calascio, famous for being the frame and set of numerous films and Hollywood films such as "Ladyhawke" and "The Name of the Rose"! Start by visiting the village below the Castle which you will then reach via the path that leads to the entrance bridge passing through the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà located along the path at the foot of the Rocca. You will continue with a typical Abruzzo lunch made of dishes made with excellence that the area expresses such as the Lentil of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Slow Food Presidium, the Saffron Dell'Aquila D.O.P. and the delicious Canestrato cheese from Castel Del Monte. This will be followed by a visit to the splendid village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio with its newly renovated tower, you will explore its narrow streets and countless shops with its handcrafted products.
Pescara Food Tour
I run food and wine tours at Abruzzo With Gusto. I am a food and travel writer, so it is my job to know the best foodie spots in Pescara and Abruzzo and I'll be happy to share them with you! My groups are small, never more than 6 people, so my tours feel more like a friends' outing, with loads of laughs and delicious bites of the best local specialties. While we gorge on local cheeses, cured meats, baked goodies, gelato, pizza etc., I will tell you about the region's culinary traditions, history behind some of the foods, local anecdotes and recommend my favourite places to eat and visit in the region. The tour includes 6-7 tasting stops. Vegetarian options available. Click on Abruzzo With Gusto and then "More" to contact me directly. Make sure you communicate your special dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian etc.) when booking the tour. The tour is not suitable for vegans and those on gluten-free diets. CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION!!!
Hike Lake Castle and good food!
Hi guys, welcome to the REAL Italy! Join me and I’ll bring you to discover a magic place, the Turano Valley! A full day surrounded by Nature (hiking, lake, mountains, falls), History and Culture (old village, Castle, Hermitage) and homemade Organic Food (km 0). Small group, min 2 pax. We'll visit a ghost medieval village with Palace Maze and Garden, have a GREAT lunch in a local place around the Turano Lake, one of the region’s best-kept secrets, with blue clear waters surrounded by green mountains, and visit Castel di Tora, in the Top 100's Italian small villages. About me, I work as hiking-environmental guide, Official host for Natural Reserve, Guide for Antuni medieval Village and responsible or hiking of our association CamminandoCon I'm also an Airbnb Super Host, renting small apartments -fully renovated- in our small village, so consider to stay here overnight to live there Real Italy. I love to share this magic place, so let me show you around. Can't wait! Paolo
Food and wine tour of Pescara Vecchia on foot
This three and a half hour food and wine tour offers 5 authentic tastings (the food served in abundance will replace the prenzo) in different places in the village of Pescara Vecchia: it starts with a visit to the local market and discover seasonal products and secret ingredients. You will do 2 tastings in the family-run stores of the market. You will continue in the village of the native places of Gabriele D’Annunzio doing 2 more tastings in the alleys among the dozens of restaurants, bistros and wine bars. The tour will end at a historic Pescara pastry shop with a tasting of the typical Pescara cake that Gabriele D’Annunzio loved so much: the Parrozzo
Trip to Abruzzo
Not a simple holiday, but a unique and unforgettable experience in Abruzzo We will accompany you to discover the greenest region in Europe ABRUZZO ... a Region to Explore, Discover and Taste ABRUZZO ... INFINITE beauty
ATV, Horseback, Dunn's River Fall From Ocho Rios, MoBay & Negril
Start your engines and get behind the wheel of a powerful one-seater ATV! Journey through Jamaica’s untouched wilderness as you make your way through woodlands spanning across a 980-acre property. Explore the gorgeous countryside of Jamaica on horseback! Saddle up for an amazing ride feel the surge of real ‘horsepower’ as you ride into the warmth of the Caribbean Sea atop your trusty horse. No previous experience is required, so get ready to trot through the sea together and enjoy the ride of your life. Experience the majesty of Dunn’s River Falls, one of Jamaica’s most magnificent natural treasures. Join hands and be part of a human chain ascending the slopes of this 600 foot waterfall, one of the few in the world that empties directly into the sea.
Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Pescara
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Private Food and Wine Tour in the Cellar with Tastings
* According to the latest Anti Covid-19 provisions, the Green Pass will be required from 06 August 2021. The Mazzarosa Winery is one of the most historic wineries in Central Italy, it has been producing wines and oil for 150 years. Its structure, designed by Senator Devincenzi, is unique in its kind and in Italy only one other winery located in Sicily has the same architecture. Inside we still keep one of the largest barrels in Europe, of 1000 hectoliters! We are within a Nature Reserve and our wines are produced with SQNPI certification, that is Sustainable Quality.
Abruzzo Traditional Pasta Making with 85y old local Grandma
I grew up at my Nonna's house in a village nearby Teramo in the Abruzzo region. I grew up with the sound of the pasta making machine and the smell of her superb tomatoes sauce. I used to hide under the table and steal the row pasta...that's where my passion for food started. The passion for food and people took me to found ExperienceBellaVita.com, a company that promotes sustainable tourism experiences in the less touristic areas of Italy, in Abruzzo. One of the 5* Reviews "We had a fantastic time with Marino and his Nonna Amina. We made it all from scratch and it was a lot of fun, not to mention absolutely delicious. Doing it at his home with his family made for a really memorable experience for us, because when travelling it's those local connections that make it extra special."
Gran Sasso EbikeTour - Abruzzo
Vast grasslands, ponds that pop up suddenly in the whitewashed mountains, streams of water that flow to the surface, rocky peaks between gorges and deep furrows, to observe the thousand shades that give real life moments. Welcome to the Campo Imperatore Plain, the small Tibet of Abruzzo in the heart of the Gran Sasso d'Italia massif and the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. Experience a unique experience for beautiful landscapes and pure fun: with "eBikeTour the little Tibet of Abruzzo" proposed by Bici e Dintorni allows you to discover unusual points of view of the territory. A ride with e-bikes offers fun and pleasure. "eBikeTour the little Tibet of Abruzzo" is an excursion suitable for everyone. Details - Difficulty: tourist route (suitable for everyone). - Length: about 20km (round trip) - Total duration: approx. 2.30 / 3.00 hours - Where: Santo Stefano di Sessanio - Lake Racollo (Piana di Campo Imperatore) - Abruzzo
Organic Wine Tasting & Professional Tasting of Olive Oil in the OIL MUSEUM
coming to the Museo dell'Olio di CantinArte means having an experience means making a leap into the past, in a place that tells the story, the Abruzzo roots linked to the production of oil and wine. the tone is always cheerful, interactive, engaging. you will come out of this experience with "taste in the mouth" and with lots of useful information!
From Pescara to Rome Transfers
O is one of the leading companies in the field of airport transfers we also offer this type of transfer between the various Italian regions.
Hike the peak, Kayak the lake, visit Castles and food tasting in 2days
Ppss, do you want to discover a well kept secret? Join me and I'll open you the doors of Turano Valley one of the hidden gem of our region, where you can make a jump into the past, among small villages, lush nature, green mountains for a great hike within old trees, waterfalls to admire, huge castles to discover, blue lakes where you can swim/kayak/sailing, and more. I'll take on kayak on the lake (in summer) and hike our tracks until the peaks (not difficult -;) inside the Park, of which I'm an official Guide, telling lots of info about flora, fauna, history and legends of this unchanged Italy. I'll show you fantastic spots for your pictures and we'll meet together the locals. I'll host you for the night in one of the "Top 100's Italian villages", in an old stone house fully renovated, with fireplace and a big terrace overlooking the sunset, with an amazing lake view. So, take a break from the hustle and bustle and it will be one of the best memories you'll bring back with you
Sightseeing Tour of L'Aquila aboard an Electric Shuttle
A tourist service to rediscover the Eagle aboard our environmentally friendly electric shuttle. A unique experience in the most evocative of the historic centers of Italy, comfortably seated and in complete safety. Our guides will take you to the most characteristic monuments, as well as the most hidden and evocative places in the city, for a unique experience.
Food and Wine Walking Tour of Pescara with 5 Tastings
The afternoon tour ends with the uniqueness of Abruzzo's excellences in the world: Bomba with ice cream by Chef Niko Romito This 4-hour food and wine tour offers 5 authentic tastings (food served in abundance will replace lunch or dinner) at various locations.
Pescara tour by e-scooter or bike among art, flavors and shopping
A scooter/bike tour to discover the food and wine specialties of Pescara, an unforgettable sensory experience. Live a unique sensory experience in Pescara. Enjoy a guided tour by scooter to admire the main attractions of the historic center of Pescara. You will be able to see many splendid monuments such as the Cathedral of San Cetteo, the birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio and the suggestive cycle-pedestrian bridge of the Pont del Mare. Listen to stories about the Abruzzo city from our expert guide. Experience the tour of Pescara with itinerant tastings: you will be in a centenary pizzeria, to learn about the art of small pizza and taste a piece. You will visit typical places in the city, to taste local cold cuts and cheeses, while sipping a glass of wine. You will discover the strong flavors of the king of street-food: the Arrosticino. Don't miss a porchetta sandwich. In the best homemade ice cream parlor you can refresh yourself with a fantastic ice cream in various flavours.
L'Aquila of the Mysteries (Private Tour)
Walking tour through the major monuments of the town, in an itinerary that chronologically tells the history of the foundation of the town. Beside the official history you will learn about legends and mysteries, the ones about Templar knights and enigmatic characters like Fredrick II and Celestino V, the "pope of the great refusal".