Italy
The Hidden Medieval Villages of Abruzzo
Program No. 23847RJ
Experience enchanting Abruzzo, a hidden world of medieval landscapes, unique culinary traditions, national parks and incredible mountain ranges.
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10 days
9 nights
19 meals
8B 6L 5D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
3
Pope Celestino V, Sulmona
Sulmona (AQ)
4
Scanno, Introdacqua, Free Time
Sulmona (AQ)
5
Rocca Calascio, Santo Stefano Sessanio, Capestrano
Sulmona (AQ)
6
Trans-Siberiana D’Italia, Sugar Almonds Factory
Sulmona (AQ)
7
Pescocostanzo, Pacentro
Sulmona (AQ)
8
Casauria, Trabocchi Coast, Free Time
Sulmona (AQ)
9
Anversa degli Abruzzi, Transfer to Roma Fiumicino
Roma Fiumicino
10
Program Concludes
In Flight
At a Glance
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles over uneven surfaces, some cobblestones; standing for an hour at a time; stairs without railings.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- Experience a ride on the the Sulmona-Carpinone line, Italy's Trans-Siberian Railway and one of the most scenic rail routes in Italy, and enjoy an unspoiled view of the Central Apennines.
- Journey to Rocca Calascio, Italy’s highest mountaintop fort, and one of the oldest — a structure so majestic, it has been featured in numerous films, such as “In the Name of the Rose.”
- Discover Pescocostanzo, a town of Renaissance and Baroque monuments and architectural marvels like the Santa Maria del Colle Basilica, long considered one of the most beautiful churches in the region.
Suggested Reading List
(3 books)
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The Hidden Medieval Villages of Abruzzo
Program Number: 23847
Abruzzo 1st Edition
Italy: Abruzzo (Bradt Travel Guides)
On the Spine of Italy: A Year in the Abbruzzi