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Italy - Rome - Abruzzo
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Upon arrival in Rome, you'll journey from the airport to the historic centre and spend two nights here. From your hotel, you’ll easily be able to walk to some of the main sights of the capital, such as Piazza Navona, Campo De' Fiori, Trastevere district, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Kick off your trip by going on a walking tour with a local guide, to explore the capital and discover its hidden treasures. You can stop off in a literary cafe or a traditional gelateria, visit a flower market or the antique shops, or sip an Italian aperitif with the most beautiful view of Rome in front of you. Or take a private tour of the Trastevere district, one of Rome's most picturesque areas.
Today you can continue to discover the city, whether you choose to tour the fashion or design boutiques in Piazza di Spagna, stroll Aventine Hill's residential district, wander along the small streets of the Jewish quarter, or line up for a pizza bianca at lunchtime – the city is your oyster. We could also arrange priority passes to the Vatican Museums, which house a huge collection of works of art gathered over the centuries by the Popes, and the Sistine Chapel, where you'll discover Michelangelo's masterpieces. There’s also the opportunity to discover more with a historic tour of Villa Medici, an icon of Rome.
This morning you will pick up your hire car from Rome train station and drive to the medieval fortified village of Santo Stefano di Sessiano, in the heart of the Abruzzo Mountains (about a two-hour drive). Spend the next three nights here, soaking up the slower pace of life while sampling local food and exploring the Gran Sasso Nature Park.
Up next on the agenda is the opportunity to enjoy a traditional bread making course, where, with the help of a local housewife, you will prepare the mixture for pizza and bread using ancient and traditional wooden instruments. You will cook the bread in an authentic wood-burning oven from the 16th century. You can then enjoy the fruits of your labour before journeying onwards for an afternoon spent touring the village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio with a guide, taking in the breath-taking landscape of this countryside escape.
Sadly, it’s time to head back to the capital and return your car to the airport before you catch your flight home.
Everything in this itinerary is entirely customisable, down to the smallest details. Here are some more suggestions of what could be included
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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