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A Taste of Abruzzo Culinary Vacation
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Cooking and Dining the Abruzzi Way in an Historic Hilltop Village
7 days | 6 nights
Pricing: $2,995 (For One Person, Double Occupancy)
Availability: March through October
Package includes:
- 6 Nights, Palazzo Tour d'Eau - For One (Dbl Occ)
- Round-Trip Airport Transfers to Abruzzo | Welcome Dinner
- Salame Plant and Olive Mill Tour | Cooking Class
- Pasta Making Class | Wine Pairing Class
- Vasto Excursion, Sightseeing and Organic Laboratory Tour
- Bell Foundry and Cheese Making Tour | Pizza Making Class
- Hands-On Cooking Class | Dessert Making Class
A Taste of Abruzzo - Cooking in Historic Carunchio
Abruzzo wines will amaze you with their body, Abruzzo food will surprise you with its bold flavors, and Abruzzo extra virgin olive oil will impress you for its sweetness and smoothness. This region will also astonish you for its hospitality, the old fashioned artisan products and much more. The region is green and untouched. In a way, it's a shame that Italy's greenest region does not get a lot of international recognition; but on the other hand our guests enjoy the non-touristic feel when they come to visit. Enchanting and majestic, Abruzzo is Italy's best-kept secret. Step back in time and discover truly traditional, non-commercial Italian cooking in the foothills of the Apennine Mountains. Surrounded by hills and valleys as rugged yet peaceful as the people living in them, you will learn to cook in the timeless tradition so deeply embedded in the hearts of the locals. It is truly a unique experience working with ingredients so authentic and flavors so delicately preserved.
Palazzo Tour d'Eau - For One (Dbl Occ) map
Completely restored in 2002, Palazzo Tour d’Eau is the ideal place to stay for anyone looking to experience the simplicity and beauty of this historic and luxurious residence. From its perch on the very highest point of the village’s rocky hill, the palace commands a spectacular panoramic view of the whole valley. You will spend your week exploring historic villages, witnessing the creation of organic products at the hands of local artisans, immerse yourself in the art of cooking with professional chefs, and taste the hypnotic flavors of Abruzzese cuisine.
Round-Trip Airport Transfers to Abruzzo | Welcome Dinner
You will be greeted at the Rome International Airport, then traverse the Apennine Mountains on your 2.5-hour journey through Abruzzo on your way to the Palazzo. After you have settled in, you will all meet for cocktails and a briefing of the tour. A welcome dinner will follow, where you will enjoy a multi-course meal in the town of Carunchio. This tour is designed as a full-immersion culinary adventure that is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. Schedules run 7 days, 6 nights throughout the year. Simply choose your preferred dates when making your reservation, and we will verify availability.
Salame Plant and Olive Mill Tour | Cooking Class
Your tour will start with a visit to a salame production plant where you will learn how this incredible product is made. Shortly afterwards, a visit to an Olive Mill will illuminate how olives are pressed into oils of various grades. You will also learn sampling techniques paired with regional breads. After a leisurely lunch at the palace, you'll rest up for an afternoon cooking class. This hands-on class will explore the basic ingredients of Abruzzo cuisine by creating some of delicious appetizers that highlight the region. The theme for this class is to prepare fun appetizers and be able to use them when returning back home. Everyone will dine on these tasty creations in traditional Italian style, slowly and in good company!
Pasta Making Class | Wine Pairing Class
On this morning you will learn how much fun and utterly delicious making pasta at home can be, in a variety of colours and shapes. Experienced chefs will teach you all the tricks so that it turns out great every time. You will be amazed by the variety: pasta alla chitarra, gnocchi, cavatelli, stuffed pasta and so on. After lunch, it will be time for a wine pairing class. You will be sampling more than a few great Abruzzo wines, then learn how to pair them all with food and wine – lead by the Palazzo’s own sommelier.
Vasto Excursion, Sightseeing and Organic Laboratory Tour
Enjoy a trip to the Adriatic Coast in Vasto for a little sunbathing, shopping, and a sightseeing tour of the coast's unique "Trabocco" fishing houses. Depending on the weather and the season, you may be able to enjoy a fishing experience at the Trabocco, an old fishing house sitting in the middle of the sea – a real special treat. Shoe shopping seems to be a national sport in Italy, and you will find a huge selection in the local boutiques and outlets. Then it’s on to visit an organic cosmetic lab that makes soap and body lotions from olive oil and goat’s milk – an amazing sensation on your skin.
Bell Foundry and Cheese Making Tour | Pizza Making Class
Get ready for another excursion – a tour to Agnone in the region of Molise, where you can watch old-world production of mozzarella, ricotta cheeses and cacio cavallo. Then you will all visit an ancient bell foundry where you will learn about each phase of manufacturing these unique instruments that are created for the Vatican City. After a leisurely lunch and small break, you will learn how to make pizza with a variety of vegetables, meats and cheeses – in the Abruzzo way. Taste and discover how these ingredients are a big part of the Abruzzese cuisine.
Hands-On Cooking Class | Dessert Making Class
Everyone knows that “sauce” makes the pasta, and this class will have you mastering a series of Italy’s most famous varieties. You will also enjoy a very special treat as your Master Pastry Chef provides hands-on instruction in the creation of some of Abruzzi’s most mouth watering desserts. Then pair those delightfully sweet morsels with regional liquors. Even though your days will be filled with activities designed to expose all of your senses to the gifts this region has to offer…don’t forget to take time just to relax, immerse yourself in the culture, stroll the streets of this hillside village, and soak up memories for journey home.