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The Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience

12 days
From Rome to Bari
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome to Sulmona

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at Hotel Ovidius)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at Hotel Ovidius
    Landmarks
    Sulmona
  2. Day 2

    Sulmona

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional breakfast made of freshly baked bread, whole fruit country-style preserves, cake, pastries, coffee, tea and freshly squeezed juice), Lunch (Traditional lunch in the centre of Sulmona)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Confetti Museum
    • Confetti tasting
    • Guided discovery of Sulmona including Medieval aqueduct on Piazza Garibaldi and Church of Santa Maria Annunziata
    • Traditional lunch in the centre of Sulmona

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sulmona's museums and art galleries
    • SPA experience in Hotel wellness center (must be booked in advance)
    • Shopping and visiting local artisans
    • Dinner on your own in one of Sulmona's restaurants
    Landmarks
    Confetti Museum
    Piazza Garibaldi
    Church of Santa Maria Annunziata
  3. Day 3

    Sulmona to Vasto

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch in a restaurant in Scanno), Dinner (Group dinner in a traditional restaurant in the heart of Vasto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hermitage of San Domenico in Villalago
    • Visit village of Scanno
    • Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Scanno
    • Visit artisanal jewelry shop (Presentosa jewel)
    • Group dinner in a traditional restaurant in Vasto
    Landmarks
    Hermitage of San Domenico
    Scanno
    Vasto
  4. Day 4

    Vasto

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch consisting of scrumptious dishes prepared during the morning cooking class, including Bread with meat sauce, Pasta alla chitarra with meat sauce, polpette (meatballs) and Tarallucci (typical biscuits from Abruzzo), while enjoying the relaxing family atmosphere)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vasto's colorful market
    • Exclusive cooking class with Fabrizio's family - fresh pasta and Abruzzo sauces
    • Lunch with dishes prepared during cooking class
    • Guided visit of Vasto's historic center including Loggia Amblingh, Medieval Castle, Cathedral and Piazza Rossetti

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner on your own in one of Vasto's restaurants
    Landmarks
    Vasto Market
    Loggia Amblingh
    Vasto Medieval Castle
    Vasto Cathedral
    Piazza Rossetti
  5. Day 5

    Vasto

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with wine pairings from local cheeses and salami at award-winning winery), Dinner (Aperitif and traditional dinner with Ettore and his wife Barbara)

    Included Activities

    • Short and easy walk in Punta Aderci Nature Reserve
    • Wine tasting at winery
    • Tour of vineyard and cellars
    • Lunch with pairings from local cheeses and salami at winery
    • Artistic experience at Ettore's Art Farm - create Abruzzo souvenir
    • Easy walk at Ettore's Art Farm
    • Aperitif and traditional dinner with Ettore and his wife Barbara
    Landmarks
    Punta Aderci Nature Reserve
    Lentella
  6. Day 6

    Vasto

    Meals
    Lunch (Fish from the Adriatic Sea prepared by Maria)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roccascalegna castle and charming village
    • Visit trabocco (traditional fishing platform)
    • Fishing demonstration from trabocco (weather permitting)
    • Lunch with fish from the Adriatic Sea prepared by Maria

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of the many beaches
    • Visit Vasto's museums and art galleries
    • Shopping and visiting local artisans
    • Dinner on your own in one of Vasto's restaurants
    Landmarks
    Roccascalegna
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  7. Day 7

    Vasto to Conversano

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome to Puglia group dinner in traditional restaurant in the heart of Conversano)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit of Trani - fishing port, Church of the Templar Knights, and historical district
    • Guided walking tour in Conversano with medieval Castle and Romanesque cathedral
    • Welcome to Puglia group dinner in traditional restaurant in Conversano

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on your own in one of Trani's restaurants
    • SPA experience in Hotel Corte Altavilla wellness center (to book in advance)
    Landmarks
    Trani
    Church of the Templar Knights
    Conversano
    Conversano Medieval Castle
    Conversano Romanesque Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Bari - Polignano a Mare

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch in Polignano a Mare)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bari - San Nicola church and Bari Vecchia (Old Bari)
    • Tasting of traditional panzerotti in a bakery
    • Traditional lunch in Polignano a Mare

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner on your own in Conversano
    Landmarks
    Bari
    San Nicola Church
    Bari Vecchia
    Polignano a Mare
  9. Day 9

    Monopoli

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with scrumptious dishes prepared in the morning cooking class, including orecchiette pasta, melanzane alla parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana) and Almond sweets (a typical Apulian dessert))

    Included Activities

    • Cooking class with traditional recipes - orecchiette pasta, melanzane alla parmigiana, and Almond sweets
    • Lunch with dishes prepared during cooking class
    • Guided tour of Monopoli

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner on your own in one of Conversano's restaurants
    Landmarks
    Monopoli
  10. Day 10

    Locorotondo - Alberobello

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at UNESCO site of Alberobello)

    Included Activities

    • Extra virgin olive oil tasting at ancient olive oil mill
    • Exploration of Locorotondo village
    • Traditional lunch at UNESCO site of Alberobello
    • Guided tour and walk among the trulli in Alberobello

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner on your own in one of Conversano's restaurants
    Landmarks
    Locorotondo
    Alberobello
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  11. Day 11

    Matera

    Meals
    Lunch (Focaccia and bread tasting with light lunch in a traditional bakery in Matera), Dinner (Farewell dinner at Hotel Corte Altavilla)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of UNESCO site of 'the Sassi' in Matera
    • Free time to explore Matera
    • Focaccia and bread tasting with light lunch in a traditional bakery in Matera
    • Farewell dinner at Hotel Corte Altavilla
    Landmarks
    Matera
    Sassi
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  12. Day 12

    Conversano to Bari

    Landmarks
    Bari Airport

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5.0
Overall rating based on 17 Reviews
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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
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    4.8
  • Food
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  • The Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience reviewer 1
    October 11th, 2025
    Excellent. This was my 4th trip to Italy and the best one thus far. The tour was the quintessential Italy. Beautiful...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your kind words and beautiful review, it truly warms my heart. It was such a joy to welcome you and to share with you the essence of our land, the flavors, the traditions, the stories, and the beauty of Abruzzo and Beyond. I'm really happy to know that the experience touched you, and I hope our paths will cross again one day for another special journey together. Ciao for now, Fabrizio
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  • J
    January 30th, 2024
    This tour was simply amazing. They thought and took care of everything! It was wonderful getting to know the real...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Dear James, Thank you so much for your kind words and beautiful review, it truly warms my heart. It was such a joy to welcome you and to share with you the essence of our lands, the flavors, the traditions, the stories, and the beauty of our regions. I'm really happy to know that the experience touched you, and I hope our paths will cross again one day for another special journey together. Ciao for now, Fabrizio
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  • S
    January 28th, 2024
    A wonderful tour so meticulously planned by Fabrizio, who organised the most wonderful, knowledgeable guides. They...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Dear Sandra, Your kind words really mean a lot to me, thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed discovering our local life and food. Sharing those moments with you was a true pleasure. I hope to see you again soon here in Abruzzo. Warm regards, Fabrizio
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  • The Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience reviewer 4
    January 26th, 2024
    I was a little skeptical when I agreed with my niece to go on this11 day tour. As it turns out it was more than I...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Dear Rozann, grazie mille for your review. I remember perfectly the days you spent in Abruzzo and I'm really happy that you appreciated them a lot. I hope to see you again in Abruzzo. Ciao for now Fabrizio
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  • The Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience reviewer 5
    January 23rd, 2024
    The trip celebrated the best of southern Italy: history, culture, food, wine ... at a wonderful pace, with fabulous...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Dear Diane, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your lovely and kind words, they really made my day. Spending time with you and sharing our local life, food, and heritage was an absolute pleasure. Your enthusiasm and curiosity made the experience even more special. Until next time, Abruzzo will always be here waiting for you. Ciao for now, Fabrizio
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  • T
    January 23rd, 2024
    This trip was fantastic. Fabrizio and Katia were so knowledgeable and extremely attentive to our needs. We explored...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Dear Terry, Thank you so much for your kind words and beautiful review, it truly warms my heart. It was such a joy to welcome you and to share with you the essence of our land, the flavors, the traditions, the stories, and the beauty of Abruzzo and Puglia. I'm really happy to know that the experience touched you, and I hope our paths will cross again one day for another special journey together. Ciao for now, Fabrizio
    Show more
  • The Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience reviewer 7
    July 6th, 2023
    It was an amazing tour. Every detail was perfect and well thought out. Fabrizio and Katia were amazing guides. Their...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Buongiorno dear Maureen, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now Fabrizio
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  • A
    July 2nd, 2023
    We organised our own private tour in January with Fabrizio and it was fabulous
    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Buongiorno dear Aleisha, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now Fabrizio
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  • D
    July 1st, 2023
    Loved getting off the beaten path. Went to areas during the slightly off season with little crowds. We truly had...
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    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Buongiorno dear Dana, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now Fabrizio
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  • The Abruzzo, Puglia & Matera Experience reviewer 10
    June 30th, 2023
    Looking back through the photos of the trip provided by Fabrizio and our own, my first reaction is what a wonderful...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Italia Sweet Italia
    Buongiorno dear Rick, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now Fabrizio
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    Diane

    Asked on June 7th, 2025

    Is there a single supplement for this tour? Also are there many people already booked on this tour and what are their approximate ages? I want to know if I would fit in.

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    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten June 2025

      Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your interest in our authentic tours of Italy. We understand your eagerness to experience Italy, and we appreciate your consideration of our tours. While your preferred dates are currently unavailable, we would like to assist you in finding alternative options. Please let us know any other dates you may be considering, and we will do our best to find a suitable tour for you.

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    Christopher

    Asked on March 28th, 2024

    who ports luggage? Self or delivered to room?

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    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten March 2024

      Baggage service is not usually included for small groups. If it is a fundamental requirement, we can check with hotels and provide a price. Elevators are available in all accommodation facilities, but we cannot guarantee complete luggage transport from lobby to room. We will do our best to provide assistance and find practical solutions.

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    Alison

    Asked on February 22nd, 2024

    Can you provide any information about the current folks who are signed up for this tour? I would be interested in their approximate ages.

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    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten February 2024

      For the requested date, 4 friends have currently booked, a lady traveling alone and a couple, so in total there are 7 adults, including a man. The maximum number of participants is 12.

    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten February 2024

      Most of our customers are between 50 and 75 years old and are passionate about Italian culture, lifestyle and food.

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      Alison

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      When booking our hotels, can you please secure one double bed for us?

    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten February 2024

      Yes, for sure, I'll reserve a double bed for you. During the next few days I'll send you a booking form where you can indicate all your information.

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      Alison

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      Is it still possible to do so? If it is, could you please let me know the cost of the insurance and its coverage details?

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      Alison

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Do you have a recommendation as to the best way to get to Sorrento?

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      Alison

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Were you going to be sending us more information about the tour beginning 10/13? Specifically, an itinerary of hotels where we will be staying, a suggested packing list, etc.

    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten September 2024

      A comprehensive email was sent to Linda back in February. As for the packing list, you can expect a further email with the latest details approximately one week before the tour commences.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on March 20th, 2023

    We love the tour but cannot do these dates. we need to be in Sicily for a wedding on June 16. Can we do the tour privately for 2 or 4 people?

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    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten March 2023

      Unfortunately, we don't have availability for a private tour for only 2-4 travelers at that time.

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    Tina

    Asked on March 11th, 2023

    Is there a chance for this tour the first 13 days of June? We are flying to Catania on June 13.

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    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten March 2023

      Unfortunately, we don't have availability for a private tour at that time. We still have some availability for this tour from June 4-10.

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    Esther

    Asked on August 2nd, 2022

    Would like to know if this tour on selected date is available. Will need to have Single beds as travelling with my sister.

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    • Italia Sweet ItaliaOperatorWritten August 2022

      In June 2023 we have availability and the price is of € 3,145.00 (price are per person and land only, with accommodation in a twin/double room with ensuite bathroom). Single occupancy supplement (double room for single use): + € 245.

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