(April 6–13, 2026)
Experience the ultimate 8-day Rome & Abruzzo small-group adventure—iconic landmarks, authentic food, rustic recipes with nonnas, coastal magic, yoga, vineyards, and a once-in-a-lifetime Italian cultural immersion. Limited spots—unforgettable memories guaranteed.
Just 8 Travelers: Intimate Adventures, New Friendships, and the Magic of Italy
🏛️ ROME (April 6–9)
Breakfast each morning on the rooftop of the Orazio Palace Hotel
✨ April 6 – Welcome to Rome: The Start of an Unforgettable Adventure
Arrival, Group Meetup, Night Tour & Pasta Dinner
- Arrive & settle into the Orazio Palace Hotel
- Group meetup + bonding time
- Welcome aperitivo to kick off the trip
- Authentic Roman pasta dinner at a traditional trattoria
- Gentle evening wander through Rome’s glowing streets, embracing the city’s iconic nighttime charm
✨ April 7 – Iconic Rome Highlights & A Touch of La Dolce Vita
A full and inspiring day discovering Rome’s most beautiful and historic landmarks:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
- Stroll through Villa Borghese Gardens for fresh air and panoramic views
Midday Free Time:
Enjoy a relaxed block of personal time to wander Rome at your own pace—shop, photograph, sip espresso, or explore nearby streets before rejoining the group in the evening.
Evening:
- Optional live opera + aperitivo performance in Terrazza Borromini
- Dinner at a stellar Roman restaurant
✨ April 8 – The Vatican & Trastevere Evening
- 3-hour expertly guided Vatican tour
(Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica) - Free time to explore or shop
- Group gelato stop
- Dinner together in Trastevere, one of Rome’s most charming neighborhoods
✨ April 9 – Slow Rome Morning & Pizza al Fresco with Chef Gabriele
- Slow morning in Prati: relaxed breakfast, last-minute shopping, and time to wander and photograph the neighborhood
- Afternoon bus ride across Italy through the dramatic Gran Sasso mountain range, soaking in the rolling hills and rugged peaks of Abruzzo along the way
- Meet our professional driver and continue to Colledimezzo
- Arrive just in time for sunset
- Evening — Pizza al Fresco Night with Chef Gabriele Bagni 🍕
- Kick off your Abruzzo stay with a casual, fun al fresco pizza dinner under the stars! Chef Gabriele (ranked among the world’s top 50 pizza makers and Gambero Rosso–recognized) will serve freshly prepared, authentic Italian pizzas using local ingredients. Wine, laughs, and memories are guaranteed!
- Settle into charming local Airbnbs with stunning views & rest
🏔️ ABRUZZO (April 9–13)
Private transportation with our local driver.
Charming Airbnb stay in Colledimezzo with incredible views.
Daily group breakfasts in the piazza.
✨ April 10 – Rustic Abruzzese Cooking with Nonnas + Golden Hour Vineyard E-Bike Tour
- Hands-on rustic cooking demonstration with local nonnas, learning traditional Abruzzese dishes and dessert
- Scenic al fresco lunch overlooking the mountains, enjoying the meal we lovingly prepare ourselves
- Golden hour vineyard E-bike tour through Cantina Frentana 🚴♀️🍇
Ride through the vineyards, countryside, and rolling hills of Abruzzo as the sun begins to set - Tower-top wine tasting overlooking the entire region
✨ April 11 – Yoga, Rocca Calascio & Abruzzo Gourmet Dinner
- Morning yoga session with a view at the top of Il Belvedere of Colledimezzo
- Peaceful tea ceremony
- Scenic drive through Abruzzo to Rocca Calascio, hiking to one of Italy’s most breathtaking castles with panoramic views of the Gran Sasso mountains and surrounding valleys
- Evening dinner at Abruzzo Gourmet in Lanciano — enjoy a regional culinary experience featuring the flavors of the region
✨ April 12 – Village Morning + Afternoon Trabocchi Coast + Chef’s Table & Farewell Party
- Free morning exploring Colledimezzo
- Afternoon journey to the Trabocchi Coast 🌊
Enjoy exploring beautiful Punta Aderci, the famous trabocchi fishing huts, and the dramatic Adriatic coastline - Seaside seafood lunch by the water
- Evening — Chef’s Table Experience with Chef Gabriele 🍷🍽️
- A more intimate, elevated dinner curated by Chef Gabriele. Enjoy three courses made entirely from local ingredients, paired with regional wines. Cozy, unforgettable, and deeply Abruzzese.
- Farewell Party in the Piazza 🎶🥂
- Celebrate the trip with live music, games, drinks, and appetizers in the village square — a final night to bond, laugh, and savor the magic of Abruzzo together
❤️ April 13 – Departure Day
- Check out of Airbnb
- Hugs, photos, memories para toda la vida
- Transfer from Abruzzo to airport (based on your flight schedule)
Ready for the Italian Adventure of a Lifetime?
Please read our full Terms & Conditions before registering.
Please follow and like:
