Abruzzo by Ferrari & Lamborghini

“The Maiella National Park meets the Adriatic”

Ferrari & Lamborghini – Cookery & Foodie – Saffron – Trabocchi Coast

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DAY ONE – Friday (165km)

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, V10 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 the charming Residenza La Torre in the  medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, on the majestic Gran Sasso d’Italia
• After we have settled in, lunch will be in Santo Stefano di Sessanio with a true culinary experience!
• 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 – Saturday (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 back towards Santo Stefano di Sessanio
• The views, the roads to ourselves and the symphony of high-revving V8s, V10s and V12s will be the only soundtrack echoing through the canyon!
• Lunch will be in Santo Stefano di Sessanio after a walk through the village to discover its century-old history and heritage
• Return to the hotel for a bit of rest or to explore Santo Stefano di Sessanio

• 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 – Sunday (105km)

Open Roads – Autostrada - Olive Oil& Wine tasting - Agriturismo “La Rustica” or Antica Dimora -Countryside - Homemade Pasta & Sauces

• After breakfast, 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!!
• Then we will enter the A25 Autostrada
• 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

lunch 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!
• No worries if you have enjoyed your wine a lot!......we’re there for you!
• After lunch, a short drive to reach our lovely Agriturismo La Rustica or Antica Dimora in the peaceful surroundings and sweeping hills of the Pescara countryside
• Later this afternoon it will be sleeves up!!.... to disclose the secrets of fresh pasta and tomato sauce with our hosts and Chefs
• Hands-on traditional Italian cooking class with Mamma Nicoletta!
• Dinner to sample the fruits of our labour followed by a good night’s rest!

DAY FOUR - Monday (135km)

Cruising along the “Costa dei Trabocchi” – Fish Lunch – Pescara OR

Winery & Dinner

• 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, it’s back in our Supercars to head towards the bustling city of Pescara for a bit of shopping, a coffee in its fashionable cafes or a gelato on the beach
• Dinner in Pescara along the beach

OR

• We reach the nearby Cantine Bosco, where Giovanna will guide us through their impressive Wine Museum followed by a guided tasting at the winery

• Dinner will be a very special experience in the nearby hilltop town of Nocciano, as our lovely hosts Rossella and Cecilia will prepare a unique culinary delight

• Drive back to Agriturismo La Rustica or Dimora Antica

DAY FIVE – Sunday (195km)

Roman Sulmona - Rome

• After breakfast, we say goodbye to our hosts at Agriturismo La Rustica or Dimora Antica
• On today’s drive we will pick up the A24 Autostrada and drive towards Rome
• We will arrive in the classically beautiful Italian town of Sulmona, world renowned for its confetti
• Drive along Sulmona’s elegant Corso Ovidio (trying not to wake up the locals!)
• A leisurely stroll through this historical village to visit its shops and Sulmona’s Piazza Garibaldi towered by the historical Roman Aqueduct
• We recommend a stop at Fernanda and Giovanna’s pretty honey-shop by the piazza to purchase lovely and tasty special gifts and for a sweet honey-tasting
• Before sitting down to lunch, we will enjoy a trendy aperitivo sipping a glass of Prosecco

amid the buzz of Sulmona’s “passeggiata sul Corso”

• Lunch will be in one of Sulmona’s top restaurants

• Then it is back in our Supercars and we head to Rome along the Autostrada
• Stop at our drop-off point before entering the Rome region and private transfer to your hotel in Rome…arrivederci Abruzzo!

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Highlights & What's included for

“Abruzzo by Ferrari & Lambo & Foodie”

from 5500 eur 

• Guests: min 4 / max 8
• Ferrari or Lamborghini vehicle as per listed options
• Starting point:Rome @ 9:30am on Day One (please contact us for arrangements)
• Ending point: Rome on Day Five at guests’ Hotel (please contact us for arrangements)
• All transfers from and to hotels in Rome
• Fully escorted by our Tour Leader and Hosts
• Itinerary includes approx 700kms of driving
• Accommodation 5 days / 4 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

• Highway / Motorway tolls
• 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
• 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.

Payment: Bank Transfer + bank charges | Credit Card: +3.5% | Cash: $100 USD discount

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