Italy GrandCorsa Abruzzo 2020

.

Abruzzo GrandCorsa 2020

“The National Parks meet the Adriatic Sea”

Ferrari&Lamborghini – Cookery & Foodie – Medieval Villages – Saffron

Trabocchi Coast – Truffle Hunting - MasterClasses

www.Abruzzo1.com

DAY ONE – Sunday (195km)

Rome – Familiarize with our Supercars – Medieval Santo Stefano di Sessanio – Rocca Calascio Fortress & Sunset

• 09:30am: Transfer from Hotel in Rome to pick up our fabulous Supercars in Rome
• We will enjoy an espresso together as we start familiarizing with our beautiful supercars: walk around them, sit inside to set our ideal position, grab the wheel, check the settings and admire the V8 and V12 power units…it’s an intense moment…till we rev up the engines!
• After getting to grips with paddle-shifting, with the car setup through Ferrari’s “Manettino” and Lamborghini’s electronic systems and with power management to tame all those horses, departure towards Abruzzo as we enter the A25 autostrada and drive along one of the most scenic landscapes in Italy through the Apennines
• Our destination is our charming accommodation in the  medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, on the majestic Gran Sasso d’Italia
• After we have settled in our Albergo Diffuso, lunch will be in Santo Stefano di Sessanio
• Later this afternoon, visit to the impressive medieval Fortress of Rocca Calascio to observe a stunning sunset over the Gran Sasso….sipping a glass of Prosecco, of course!
• Aperitif and dinner in the village of Rocca Calascio
• Return to Santo Stefano for a good night’s rest

DAY TWO – Monday (90km)

Driving, Revving up, Exploring & Nibbling

 Campo Imperatore -  Castel Del Monte - “Saffron Valley”

• After breakfast, it will be time for our “drive, explore & nibble” morning out
• The route this morning is panoramic, twisty and we’ll have the roads to ourselves as we drive up the mountain pass and reach the majestic plateau of Campo Imperatore…beautiful open roads with a perfect balance between straight stretches of tarmac, hairpin curves and tight turns….the secrets of Supercar handling and control will be revealed on this memorable drive through the plateau!
• We reach the village of Castel Del Monte, widely renowned for its unique “Pecorino Canestrato”
• Once we have parked around the Piazza, visit to the local cheese shop for a cheese tasting
• Back in our Supercars and we head to lunch in the area
• As we return to Santo Stefano di Sessanio the views, the roads to ourselves and the symphony of high-revving V8s and V12s will be the only soundtrack echoing through the canyon!
• Return to the hotel for a bit of rest or to explore Santo Stefano di Sessanio

• Late afternoon drive to the Saffron Fields in the Navelli Plateau  in Abruzzo’s “Saffron Valley”, in the XII century village of Prata D’Ansidonia where our host Francesco will guide us through the fields and unveil the secrets of this very precious spice
• Our visit in the fields will be followed by a Saffron Masterclass at Chef Nello’s local restaurant with dinner

• Return to our hotel

DAY THREE – Tuesday (105km)

Open Roads – Autostrada - Wine tasting lunch - Agriturismo “La Rustica” or Antica Dimora - Countryside

• A leisurely morning to enjoy breakfast as we say goodbye to our hosts in Santo Stefano
• We will take on a scenic drive towards the valley…...the valley….. straight open, wide roads and tunnels: what a chance to put your Supercar through its paces this morning!!
• Our destination is the beautiful Valle Reale Winery in Popoli, where our lovely hosts will introduce us to some of the most exclusive organic Abruzzo wines in stunning surroundings!
• A walk through the vineyards before sitting for lunch accompanied by highly selected wines knowledgeably introduced and described by our hosts
• After lunch, we will enter the A25 Autostrada to reach our lovely Agriturismo La Rustica or Antica Dimora in the peaceful surroundings and sweeping hills of the Pescara countryside
• Welcome drink and time at leisure by the pool and in the shade of La Rustica’s century-old olive trees
• Typical local dinner followed by a good night’s rest

DAY FOUR – Wednesday (135km)

Cookery MasterClass – Olive Oil Tasting – Gala Dinner

• After breakfast, it will be sleeves up!!.... for a hands-on traditional Italian cooking class with Mamma and Chefs!
• We will disclose the secrets of fresh pasta and tomato sauce with our hosts and Chefs
• Lunch to sample the fruits of our labour

• Later this afternoon our destination is the hilltop town of Bucchianico for an olive oil tasting experience at lovely Francesca’s passionately restored olive mill, Cantinarte
• We will park our fabulous cars in the Piazza where the locals will certainly come over to admire our Supercars and maybe ask for autographs!
• A short stroll down Bucchianico’s narrow alleyways and we are all in for yet another treat as dinner nearby will also be an incredible wine-tasting experience!
• Our sommelier Claudio will open his exclusive cantina for a wine-tasting aperitif and lunch with a delicious selection of local savouries!
• Return to Agriturismo La Rustica

DAY FIVE – Thursday (195km)

Mozzarella making - Cruising along the “Costa dei Trabocchi”

XII century Abbey & Fish Lunch - Villa Danilo

• After breakfast, we say goodbye to our Hosts at Agriturismo La Rustica and set off to a nearby small cheese factory in the area to make our own fresh mozzarella  with our good host Claudio
• This morning we will reach the coast on a lovely drive along the beautiful Costa dei Trabocchi…it’s all about cruising in style today!
• Arrival in the beautiful town of Fossacesia for a quick stop to visit its XII century Abbey of S. Giovanni in Venere overlooking the stunning Golfo di Venere and one of the oldest olive trees in Italy

• Today’s lunch will be alfresco with the best fish from the Adriatic Sea!
•  Our hosts will offer us fine, yet simple, fish dishes…a tantalizing gastronomic experience!
• After lunch we head towards the beautiful 4-Star Villa Danilo Hotel in the heart of the Maiella National Park
• Welcome Drink and time at leisure to enjoy the peaceful suroundings and the pool
• Dinner tonight will be at Villa Danilo as we are treated to local delicacies before a good night’s rest

DAY SIX – Friday (105km)

Driving, Revving up, Exploring - Truffle Hunting in style & Pizza Masterclass!

• After an early breakfast, it will be time for our first drive through the Maiella National Park
• The route this morning is panoramic, twisty and we’ll have the roads to ourselves as we head to several hilltop of towns
• Our drive will take us through the villages of Fallo and Civitaluparella along gracefully curvacious and scenic roads
• Enroute stop in town for an aperitif and lunch with the admiring locals

• Then we take on a panoramic drive along a set of straights and curves towards a secret spot for yet another special treat… an authentic truffle hunt with the local hunters
• Our destination will be our hosts’ most secret spots in Abruzzo to unbury the precious underground delicacy… let’s cross fingers for good luck!
• Back at Villa Danilo for an early evening  pizza making Masterclass…….ready to spin and bake in a proper wood-burning oven??
• Dinner at Villa Danilo with Risotto al tartufo…we’ll have our own fresh truffles!

DAY SEVEN – Saturday (200km)

Roman Sulmona – Market Day -  Wine Tasting

Medieval Santo Stefano di Sessanio - Rocca Calascio Fortress & Sunset

• 9:15am: After breakfast, we say goodbye to our hosts at Villa Danilo and head toward the classically beautiful Italian town of Sulmona, world renowned for its confetti
• A leisurely stroll through this historical village to visit its shops and its market in Sulmona’s busy Piazza Garibaldi towered by the historical Roman Aqueduct
• We recommend a stop at Fernanda and Giovanna’s pretty honey-shop by the Piazza for a sweet honey-tasting and a chance to purchase lovely and tasty special gifts

• As the buzz of Sulmona’s “passeggiata sul Corso” winds down for lunch, we enjoy lunch at one of Sulmona’s best restaurants
• After an Espresso, return to Rome…arrivederci Abruzzo!

...

Highlights & What's included for

“Abruzzo by Ferrari & Lambo & Foodie”

from €2750 eur + vehicle 

• Guests: min 4 / max 10
• Ferrari or Lamborghini vehicles provided by Abruzzo1.com (to be quoted upon request)
• OR  to be chosen and negotiatied directly with our partners:
  • Power Service Luxury Service (Gianmarco):
    • Website: www.powerserviceluxurycarhire.com
    • Email: g.canonaco@powerservicenoleggi.it
    • Tel: +39 393 746 2279
  • Europe Luxury Car Hire (Paul):
    • Website: www.europeluxurycars.com
    • Email: paul@europeluxuryservices.com
    • Tel: +44 203 4111 574
• Starting point:Rome @ 9:30am on Day One (please contact us for arrangements)
• Ending point: Rome on Day Seven  (please contact us for arrangements)
• All transfers from and to hotels in Rome
• Fully escorted by our Tour Leader and Hosts
• Itinerary includes approx 1500kms of driving
• Accommodation 7 days / 6 nights:
  • 2 nights at the enchanting  Residenza La Torre in medieval Santo Stefano di Sessanio in the Gran Sasso National Park
  • 2 nights at the rustic and charming  Agriturismo La Rustica or Dimora Antica  in the sweeping hills of the Pescara  countryside
  • 2 nights at the beautiful Hotel Villa Danilo in the Maiella National Park

• Highway / Motorway tolls included
• Hands-on Cookery Classes at our highly selected venues under the guidance of our Chefs
• Foodie Experiences:
  • Hands on Pasta & Sauces Making with Mamma and Chefs
  • Olive Oil Tasting in a beautiful olive mill dating back to the early 1700’s
  • Wine Tastings
  • Exclusive Fish Lunch
  • Authentic Truffle Hunting
  • Pizza MasterClass
• Visit to medieval villages and Fortresses driving along scenic roads
• All meals included as per the program with highly selected wines from Abruzzo as part of the Abruzzo1 Experience

Not included

• Fuel
• Flights
• Gratuities
• Extra miles/kilometers outside the proposed itinerary (to be charged separately)

A word on Tipping

At Italia Speciale and Abruzzo1 our mission is to assure only the best experiences possible around Abruzzo and Italy through our highly selected network of Partners and Hosts, all committed to delivering the highest standards of knowledge and service to our guests. We do this by nature and soul, as proud as we are of our proposals and our people. Tips are never expected and always come as a nice bonus for our partners.

A token of gratitude. Ideally your Host should collect €75 eur in cash per guest on Day 3 to cover all tips that deserve to be shared among all Partners. Tips are not compulsory by any means, and should be given exclusively for high quality service.

A word on Deposits and T&C's

All our exclusive Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars require deposits as a pre-requisite to be driven on our itineraries.

The itineraries are fully escorted, all highly organized and led by our tour leaders in the leading vehicle and in the closing vehicle, which means that every aspect is highly controlled for maximum enjoyment on our selected itineraries.

Deposit amounts may vary from vehicle to vehicle and can be paid either by card, bank transfer or in cash and will be refunded at the end of the experience.

...

The Nitty Gritty

Breakdown & Payment

Proposal Cost: from €2750 Eur + vehicle

Payment breakdown:

• €500 Eur non-refundable deposit due upon booking
• Balance due either before or upon meeting

Payment method:

Deposit:

• Bank Transfer + bank charges
• Credit Card: +3.5%
• Credit Card via Paypal: +4.5%

Balance*:

• Bank Transfer + bank charges
• Credit Card in Italy: +3.5%
• Credit Card via Paypal: +4.5%

* CASH AMOUNT REQUIRED UPON MEETING: €1000