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Abruzzo Day Trip: Hidden Gem
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Roma
Discover Abruzzo’s breathtaking landscapes, historic towns, and rich gastronomy on a day trip from Rome. Unveil Italy’s hidden gem with local expertise.
Discover Abruzzo’s breathtaking landscapes, historic towns, and rich gastronomy on a day trip from Rome. Unveil Italy’s hidden gem with local expertise.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Campo Imperatore - Also called ‘The Italian Tibet,’ Campo Imperatore offers a unique ambiance that was used to shoot many western movies.
Here, you will have a barbecue lunch included, with wine, and you can enjoy grilled meat such as arrosticini, the local delicacy of Abruzzo. - Rocca Calascio - Visit the highest castle in Italy. Breathtaking…
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Campo Imperatore - Also called ‘The Italian Tibet,’ Campo Imperatore offers a unique ambiance that was used to shoot many western movies.
Here, you will have a barbecue lunch included, with wine, and you can enjoy grilled meat such as arrosticini, the local delicacy of Abruzzo. - Rocca Calascio - Visit the highest castle in Italy. Breathtaking view and magical experience.
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Santo Stefano di Sessanio - Santo Stefano di Sessanio, enchants with its medieval charm.
The well-preserved village, often called a living museum, boasts cobblestone streets and ancient architecture adorned with flowers.
What's Included
- Pick up in Rome (Pietralata Metro Station) in air-conditioned van
- Small Group Tour from 2 to 8 people
- Lunch
- Sightseeing of the most beautiful places in Abruzzo with local tour guide
- Pick up in Rome (Pietralata Metro Station) in air-conditioned van
- Small Group Tour from 2 to 8 people
- Lunch
- Sightseeing of the most beautiful places in Abruzzo with local tour guide
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Tips
Additional Information
⛰️ Explore the breathtaking sights of Abruzzo:
- Campo Imperatore - Known as the Italian Tibet
- Rocca Calascio - The tallest castle in Italy
- Santo Stefano di Sessanio - Celebrated as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages
- Enjoy a local BBQ lunch with wine at Ristoro Mucciante, a renowned mountain eatery featured in Stanley Tucci’s…
⛰️ Explore the breathtaking sights of Abruzzo:
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Campo Imperatore - Known as the Italian Tibet
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Rocca Calascio - The tallest castle in Italy
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Santo Stefano di Sessanio - Celebrated as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages
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Enjoy a local BBQ lunch with wine at Ristoro Mucciante, a renowned mountain eatery featured in Stanley Tucci’s recent TV series, Tucci in Italy
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Guided by an Italian tour guide fluent in English
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Experience a very small semi-private travel group (ranging from 2 to 8 people)
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Convenient pick-up in Rome (Pietralata metro station)
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Travel in comfort with air-conditioned minivan transportation
Abruzzo, a sanctuary nestled between the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic Sea, offers a delightful blend of rich gastronomy and famous Italian wines, enhancing the charm of this enchanting region. As locals, the team provides an authentic discovery of the area’s finest offerings.
A true hidden gem of Italy!
For more information and offers, visit the official tour website: https://quatravel.it/abruzzo-day-trip-from-rome/
Technical organization by Wolftour Srl
- Not recommended for travelers with altitude sickness, wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments
Location
Via di Pietralata, 440
Via di Pietralata
At the main entrance of Pietralata metro station.
Go to the exit on the left side, you will see the hotel chain B&B Hotel. I will be waiting you at that metro exit.
Pietralata is easy to reach by metro as it is located on the B line.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Northstar27027812418
Nov 13, 2024
ABRUZZO - MEDIEVAL MOUNTAIN MAJESTY JUST 80KMS FROM ROME - With Rome incredibly crowded ridiculous as it sounds we needed to escape. Our research led us to Italian Travel advisors where Fabio as founder and M.D. provided a day to be remembered. He picked the six of us up from our hotel where in his Citroen mini bus we travelled East South East from Rome and in no time were in open fields and Beechwood forests. The Parco Nationale D'Abruzzo protects this amazing place where the Appenine mountains soar to 2100 metres . This land with its peaks and Grand Sasso highland plains is home to European wolves, Marsican bears and sheep flocks guarded by white Maremmano - Abruzzes sheepdogs.
An Abruzzo charcoal BBQ was followed by visits to a series of medieval villages, all balanced and decaying yet clinging to sharp granite peaks - Rocca Calascio and Santo Stefano Di Sessanio were mesmerising. The fact they have withstood hundreds of years of time, countless earthquakes and annual snow inundation adds to their mystique. Back to the hotel around 7.00pm - what an incredible day with the perfect host.
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Pao747
Nov 5, 2024
Fabio was fabulous. - Our tour to the Abruzzo region with Fabio was excellent. Viewing spectacular mountain scenery, exploring an ancient fort from Norman times as well as mountain villages, savouring a delicious traditional Barbecue, and conversing with Fabio about a world of topics were some of the highlights. We thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this tour.
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Inspire53664616519
Nov 5, 2024
An Amazing Day Trip from Rome to Abruzzo - Our host, Fabio, treated us to a fantastic day full of great scenery, enlightening conversation, a very knowledgeable and informative commentary plus a great BBQ lunch and wine in the middle of a scenic national park.
We drove for the most part of the day covering a considerable part of the Abruzzo area, with spectacular mountains, high-country plains, towns nestled precariously on top of cliffs and fascinating ruins and old castles.
The BBQ lunch was a real treat with locally produced meat, cheese, bread and wine. Mid-week the lunch venue was virtually to ourselves and the BBQ lamb and sausages blended perfectly with the red wine.
With six of us in the car our conversations continued throughout the day and covered a wonderful range of topics from history, to politics, geography and the details of each place we visited.
This day trip is highly recommended.
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Katherinedg9408le
Oct 28, 2024
Loved Fabio! Would do again! - Getting away from the city and exploring the amazing country side was perfect. It was so beautiful, it took my breath away! Fabio made the trip so fun and chill, it felt like traveling with a friend! 100% would do again!
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Pe908
Oct 15, 2024
Enjoyable - A great guided tour well composed and detailed, giving the beautiful landscape and people a befitting stage. From rough mountains over a athmospheric bbq lunch to pictureque castles and villages it was a great and stress free experience.
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1958jeff1958
Oct 12, 2024
An unique experience to remember! - An amazing day in the Abruzzo region with Fabio could not have been better. Even the blustery afternoon had its advantages with unique photo opportunities that proved to capture once in a lifetime pictures. From a brief roadside stop to grilling arrosticini and sausage at a mountainside restaurant, then to a short hike to the castle, we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Fabio provided a multitude of information regarding what we saw and what we experienced. His knowledge, personality, sense of humor, and overall concern for our safety and pleasure is the epitome of customer service which provided an experience that we will always remember. Thank you again Fabio!
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Alexte5148kb
Oct 7, 2024
Stunning views and an amazing experience! - This trip was easily one of the best experiences we had while in Italy. The Abruzzo region is gorgeous. Fabio is an amazing guide and was able to give us a glimpse into life in the region. The tour was very well organized and the lunch was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour.
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Sharonvo8537ft
Sep 26, 2024
One of my best days in Italy! - I had the pleasure of a private tour of Abruzzo with Fabio while on a quick trip to Rome. Having travelled all over Italy a number of times, I wanted a different and exciting adventure and this trip exceeded my expectations!
First of all, Fabio is super professional and attentive. Quick and informative communication, was on time to meet me, and handled the details of entire day so I could just relax and enjoy. Plus, he is clearly passionate about the Abruzzo region and offers a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture.
The day was so well planned and every stop was amazing, from the quick coffee run on the road, to the delicious outdoor lunch that you grill yourself, to the trek to a castle with huge panoramic views, and a stroll through charming mountain village full of local artisans. There was a good amount of walking with lots of time to stop and chill and take photos as desired. Everywhere you look, there's gorgeous natural scenery. The day felt full, but not exhausting.
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Jennifersh5076qi
Sep 25, 2024
An experience not to be missed! - This tour was fantastic!! I would highly recommend to anyone to see the beauty of the Abruzzo region.
Our guide Fabio gave us a wonderful overview of the region…from the natural beauty to the history and to the strong and very kind people of Abruzzo. He organized a wonderful lunch that was an experience not to be missed!
It was a great break from the hustle and bustle of Rome that is closer than you think.
5 stars!!!!
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Louiseturner193
Sep 22, 2024
Don’t miss this hidden gem - Absolutely amazing and the whole experience flawless. Fabio the tour operator/driver, the scenery and the food. Fabio ensures your are looked after from the time of pick up to drop off. Definitely a must do.
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