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Abruzzo, known as the greenest region in Europe, is situated between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The journey then continues into Molise, where one can expect one exciting experience after another.
New York, JFK
October 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Days 12
Nights 10
Price (From) $5,482.00
Departure from New York, Airline and time to be determined.
Arrival in Rome and transfer by private coach to L’AQUILA.
Welcome aperitif offered by Superciao Tour at the hotel with tastings of local typical products.
Walking city tour with English local guide in the historic center of L’Aquila: Piazza Duomo, the heart of the city.
Along the way, yousee: MuNDAMuseo Nazionale d’Abruzzo (see photo)– Fontana delle 99 Cannelle – Chiesa di San Domenico – Chiesa di San Pietro a Coppito – MAXXI L’Aquila museum of the arts of the 21st Century– Fontana luminosa – Auditorium del Parco – Basilica di San Bernardino da Siena.
Welcome dinner featuring a typical Abruzzese menu.
Full-day excursion with brief stops along the way at the Palazzo dell’Emiciclo, the seat of the Regional Council of Abruzzo, the Parco del Sole, a project for the recovery of the territory after the earthquake, and the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio.
The tour continues towards the Cascata Grotte carsiche di Stiffe, a natural spectacle of rare beauty facing the Gran Sasso.
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, a splendid mountain village, an architectural jewel that has experienced depopulation and rebirth. Here, you can enjoy lunch at the Locanda Sotto gli Archi, where you can savor traditional recipes and shop in local artisan workshops.
The tour proceeds to Rocca Calascio. There is an option to reach the castle on foot in about an hour for those who desire to do so (3 km). Return to L’Aquila and dinner.
Full-day excursion to nearby but distinctive and special locations:
Bominaco – Monastic Complex and Castle.
Navelli – Visit to a saffron production farm, one of the most famous.
Cooperative Altopiano di Navelli with a visit to the small MUSEUM: “SALA DEI RICORDI” on Via Roma.
Alternatively: “L’Oro di Navelli” or “Antica Taverna di Navelli.” Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower.
Ofena – Visit to a winery with a wine tasting.
Wineries to consider: Vitivinicola Gentile, Cataldi Madonna, Pietrantonj.
Return in the afternoon for free time in the city.
Dinner in L’Aquila featuring a typical local menu.
Entrance
Full day trip to Roma. Religious Itinerary to the Holy Door of the Jubilee. Light lunch.
Historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture, discovering architecture, painting, sculpture which left an unforgettable trail all over the world: Foro Romano, Colonna Traiana, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
Return to L’Aquila and dinner.
Transfer to CAMPOBASSO with several stops along the way.
Castel di Sangro, famous not only for its winter tourism but also for the presence of the Ristorante Reale, named one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Isernia, NATIONAL PALEOLITHIC MUSEUM – Founded in 1999.
Interview with the museum director about the valorization and coordination of research in the region.
Castelpetroso, a famous location beloved by Molise residents for its Sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna Addolorata. Its construction began in 1890 and was completed around 1950, with consecration taking place in 1975.
Arrival at the hotel in Campobasso.
Dinner with typical local specialties.
Entrance and interview with the museum director
Walking city tour with English local guide in Campobasso and visit the MYSTERIES MUSEUM, which is where the procession begins.
The first Misteri structures were created in 1748 by Paolo Saverio Di Zinno, a renowned artist from Campobasso. Santa Maria del Monte Church – Castello Monforte – Church of San Giorgio and Leonardo –Church of San Bartolomeo – Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
If anyone wishes, they can also independently visit the Palazzo Pistilli Museum – A museum created from the donation of two private collections, featuring many paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries, particularly by Neapolitan artists.
Visit to the atelier of a famous painter and their exhibitions.
Cooking workshop and dinner.
Entrance
Transfer to VASTO with various stops along the way:
The first stop is in Civitacampomarano, a nearly depopulated village with only 350 inhabitants. It is known for its Agionino Castle. The tour continues with a stop in Larino, rich in history and historical evidence. There will be an extended stop in Termoli with a guided walk by the Tour Leader in the historic center. Here, you can see the Swabian Castle, the Trabucco (traditional fishing machine), colorful houses, and the beaches.
Arrival at the hotel in the evening in Vasto and dinner.
A city walk with the Tour Leader to discover the most important monuments and natural surroundings, Vasto being a renowned seaside paradise.
Enjoy relaxation and free time for shopping or at the beach.
Dinner featuring a seafood specialty: “brodetto alla vastese,” prepared in terracotta pots where whole fish are cooked.
During the transfer to PESCARA, you can admire the Trabucchi, traditional fishing structures considered “monuments” to be preserved. Stop in Chieti to visit the NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ABRUZZO in Villa Frigerj, which houses the famous Warrior of Capestrano.
Arrival in Pescara and dinner.
Entrance
Walking city tour with English local guide and if anyone wishes, they can also independently visit the museum birthplace of Gabriele D’Annunzio, the birthplace museum of Gabriele D’Annunzio, an Italian poet from the 20th century who lived in this city.
The museum is located at Corso Manthoné 116 and was declared a national monument in 1927. Since December 2014, it has been managed by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage through the Polo Museale dell’Abruzzo, which became the Regional Directorate of Museums in December 2019.
Farewell dinner.
Transfer to Rome Airport, via private motor coach, for the return flight.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
A. TRANSPORTATION: Flights – Private bus
B. FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION: Hotel – Restaurant – Allergy
4-star hotels based on availability and time of year, in double rooms or single rooms with a supplement.
Breakfast, light lunch and dinner (including water, a glass of local wine and excluding beverages, which are the responsibility of the participants) every day, and in addition, these tastings or aperitifs, where indicated by the program: Welcome aperitif and Tasting.
NB. The menus include a selection of typical Italian regional dishes.
Each participant must report any allergy or food intolerance issues in advance.
C. SUPPORT STAFF: Tour Leader (24/7) – English local guide (where provided) – Baby sitter (ad additional cost*)
PLEASE NOTE!*
D. ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS**
The group will be able to participate in festivals or popular and traditional events that will be selected (as much as possible) based on the dates of the trip.
The travel program includes activities and various workshops, marked with the following symbols:
E. MUSEUM ADMISSIONS***
The trip includes visits to the museums listed in the table, but the detailed program also indicates other museums that each participant may choose to visit on a personal level.
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F. SUGGESTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
G. TRAVEL PREPARATION OFFERED BY SUPERCIAO TOUR
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single room
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
PLEASE NOTE! The schedule for the day may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, and other logistical needs.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
tour@superciaotour.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
SPECIAL TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO COVID-19
SCT will inform and support the group with all the necessary information for the procedures to be implemented according to the pandemic situation at the time of travel. Each participant must complete and sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY form.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE