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Abruzzo or Abruzzi? Actually this latter was the previous name given to this wonderful Region for centuries, because of the variety and richness of its land. It’s like Mother Nature has mixed up all the best ingredients to create this colourful corner of the Earth: high and imposing mountains, stretching along several chains, scented and colourful hills in a open wide countryside and crystal waters of the Adriatic Sea, kissing golden sandy beaches. Abruzzo offers everything you were longing for: you can climb up to the Gran Sasso peaks in the morning, having lunch in a typical restaurant of the countryside or a pick nick enjoying wonderful landscapes; then in the afternoon there is still time to go the beach or swim. Moreover, many are the sport facilities, as well as interesting works of art for those keen on culture and history. This tour aims at giving you a taste of all the flavours of Abruzzo, in every sense!

Arrival in Abruzzo and peak up at the Airport, where you will meet your Tour-guide. Transfer by Gran Turismo coach to the hotel, situated on the Adriatic coast. Accommodation in the reserved rooms. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by Gran Turismo coach for the first exiting excursion in Abruzzo: driving through wonderful panoramic roads you will reach the enchanting uplands of Campo Imperatore, an upland 26 mt. long, lying at an altitude of about 1600 mt above sea level. It was Emperor Friedrick II of Hohenstaufen who gave it the name: as a matter of fact he came often on these pastures for its alchemic and magical experiments. Moreover this unique landscape due its fame to the movie director Sergio Leone, since many scenes of his Western films were shot here. After a panoramic ride plunged in an unreal landscape, you will stop for lunch in Fonte Vetica, where you can buy some typical products or even some fresh meat and directly barbecue en pleine air. The tour will continue towards the medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, characterized by a round watch-tower which stands out with its austere shape. In the past it was an important centre for Abruzzese wool trade, one of the most important and profitable activity of the time. You will step into the past discovering the story of this timeless hamlet. Late in the afternoon, coming back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel. Free time in the morning for individual activities. Lunch in the hotel. Departure by Gran

Turismo coach towards the southern Abruzzo cost, the so-called Costa dei Trabocchi. The Trabocchi are a sort of pile work huts, which were used for fishing. Many of them are scattered along the coastline, anchored to the rocks as guards on lookout. Then you will move to the countryside to visit one of the most striking panoramic point of the Region: the complex of the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere. The church devoted to San Giovanni was built on the ruins of an ancient Venus’ pagan temple. The Romanesque style of the architecture is enriched by decorative elements of the Byzantine tradition. Late in the afternoon coming back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel and departure by Gran Turismo coach towards the northern part of the Region, the province of Teramo . The countryside smells of flowers and is rich in woods and lush vegetation. In a panoramic setting at the foot of the Monti Gemelli, you will reach the small town of Civitella del Tronto. Nestled on a travertine hill, its origins dates back to the Early Middle ages and still preserves the typical layout of a medieval hamlet. Civitella is famous above all for its imposing Fortess: stretching for more than 250 mt, you will discover each corner of this fort, one of the most powerful in Southern Italy. Its fame grew particularly in the second half of the 19^th century, the period of the reunification of the Kingdom of Italy: Southern Italy belonged to the Bourbon Dynasty. They fought against the Savoy of Northern Italy, who were trying to reunify the whole peninsula. Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon coming back to the hotel and free time at disposal. In the evening dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel and leaving by Gran Turismo coach to Loreto Aprutino, a medieval village lying on a hill, surrounded by thousands of olive groves overlooking the Gran Sasso Mountain as well as the Adriatic sea. In the countryside you will visit the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria in Piano, built in the 13th century. A valuable, hidden art treasure is painted on the interior side of its façade: the Particular Judgement of Souls, an encaustic painting depicting the Doomsday according to several visionary tales and creeds of the Middle Ages, which mingle with ancient Oriental beliefs. Once reached the historical centre of Loreto, you will have lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon you will have a couple of hours to spent for shopping and individual activity in the most modern and biggest town of Abruzzi : Pescara . After a sightseeing tour by bus, you will drop off in the centre, where the active daily life takes place. Coming back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel and leaving by Gran Turismo coach to Castelli, small village situated in front of the highest Gran Sasso peaks. The village is worldwide famous for its pottery tradition, still alive today. The small centre is full of ceramics shops and laboratories, where you will see a demonstration of pottery creation by a majolicaro (master potter). Lunch in a typical restaurant/farm holiday. By coming back you will stop in a wine cellar next to Roseto degli Abruzzi for a wine tasting. Coming back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Our coaches are all G.T. Setra in mint condition (the oldest is 2001) with all the comforts such as air conditioning, VHS player, cd Player, Dvd Player, reclining seats, security systems and they are insured with the maximal of € 10.350.000,00. Our own drivers are all professional. Our Coach fare are VAT and tolls included.