May 2 – 11, 2017
A fantastic 8-day journey to three select
Southern Italian cities
We’ll spend three nights in Sulmona for a true taste of Cucina Abruzzese, while we eat and drink from the local bounty, explore medieval hill towns and cook arrosticini on the plain in the shadow of the Gran Sasso.
Then we’ll drive down the Adriatic coast for a two-night visit to Trani, the beautiful and historic fishing port that’s often called the “Pearl of Puglia.”
Finally, we’ll venture inland to the incredible “cave” city of Matera and spend three luxurious nights in this unique troglodyte city and see first-hand how artists and entrepreneurs are transforming this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All breakfasts, guided tours, ground transportation and most meals included for $2750. Airfare extra.
Here’s just a taste of the itinerary . . .
In Abruzzo:
- Wine tasting at Abruzzo’s oldest winery
- Tour of the Medici city of Santo Stefano
- Easy hike to Roccacalascio, the ancient ruined castle providing a breathtaking view of the Apennines
- BBQ lunch on Italy’s “Little Tibet”
- Visit to Pelino Confetti Museum & store
- Optional hike to Eremo di San’Onofrio
In Puglia:
- Visit to waterfront: cathedrals, villa communale
- Tour of local winery
- Visit to see the unique trulli structures
In Basilicata:
- Private day-long tour of Matera, the 8,000-year-old sassi city
- Visit to Matera’s incredible sculpture garden
- Visit to some of Matera’s artisan-entrepreneurs
Includes fine hotels, aperitivi experiences, all breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners.
This trip is limited to 6 travelers, so please send a $500 non-refundable deposit by January 1, 2017 to reserve. Contact me at linda@travelthewriteway.com for details.
Buon viaggio!
Linda Dini Jenkins is a card-carrying Italophile, travel planner, freelance writer, and amateur photographer. Travel is her passion, so writing about her travels just comes naturally. She hopes all her travelers find a way to express their joys, surprises, and fears as they travel and gives every traveler a nifty journal to help smooth the way. Learn more…
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