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ITALIAN SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Olive & Truffle Cuisine and Culture Tour

$3995

10
days
DESCRIPTION:

Italian Sensory Experience is pleased to present a Fall 2018 journey to Abruzzo, often referred to as the "heart of Italy", and recently named "Italy's new hot destination" by CNN.

"The Greenest Region in Europe" is an oasis of culture and nature. Italian Sensory Experience's creator, Abruzzo expert, sommelier, Antonio Iuliano and celebrity chef, author, and Mediterranean diet advocate Amy Riolo will lead this carefully curated tour which will leave you captivated by the tastes, sights, textures, sounds, and aromas of central Italy.

 

Abruzzo's mouthwatering, simple, and honest regional cuisine has roots in ancient empires, agricoltural traditions, and ingenious seafaring strategies. We'll visit the "City of Pasta" - Fara San Martino - known for its gorgeous waterfalls, the mountains and for being home to prominent pasta factories. Our one-of-a-kind Italian Sensory Experience will includestaying in the De Luca Winery and Agriturismo, where guided tastings and pairings of the region's world-class wines will be led by owner/winemaker Dr. Luciano De Luca. The Heart of Italy tour also features hands-on cooking classes and workshops highlighting local specialties such as pasta alla chitarra and polpette cacio e uova as well as guided tastings of the region's most famous olive oils, liqueurs, torrone, candy, honey, and pastries.

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Travelers on this tour will witness how the reverie that the local land, sea, and UNESCO heritage sites evoke influenced the work of Gabriele D'Annunzio, one of Italy's most prominent writers and poets. Culture buffs will enjoy viewing the traditional mosaics, the visit to Abruzzo's iconic medieval castle in Roccascalegna, as well as a stroll along the idyllic San Giovanni in Venere Abbey. Our journey concludes with a day and evening in Rome where Chef Amy will lead a tour of the city's notable food culture. Join us in this unparalleled opportunity to enjoy, learn, and appreciate Italian cuisine and culture from the heart of Italy!

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SEE FULL ITINERARY HERE

 

 
Tour is limited to 12 persons

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Deposit deadline: September 2, 2018

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Tariff: $3,995 per person

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