Abruzzo with Maureen Keegan

Join popular co-host Maureen Keegan for a week of cultural discovery and natural beauty in Abruzzo, Italy. As the week unfolds, we will cycle along the stunning Costa dei Trabocchi, hike through the dramatic Gorges of San Martino and then get pulled by the timeless allure of Rome, where we'll have a chance to explore its iconic landmarks. This trip is perfect for curious, culture-loving travelers who enjoy immersive, slow-paced experiences with a strong focus on local food, history, and nature. 

 

Trip highlights:

• Cycling the Costa dei Trabocchi: Ride along a scenic Adriatic coastal path, with fresh seafood lunch at a historic trabocco restaurant.

• Hiking in Fara San Martino: Guided walk through dramatic gorges to an ancient abbey, with a pasta-filled lunch in the “Capital of Pasta”.

• Hands-on Cooking Class: Learn traditional Abruzzese recipes at an organic vineyard, paired with local wines.

• Olive Oil Experience: Visit a historic olive mill with a sommelier-led tasting and wine-paired lunch.

• Two nights in Rome: Explore iconic sites like the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trastevere.

• Culinary walking tour in Rome: taste authentic street foods, savor local wines and indulge in artisanal meats and cheeses. To top it all off, gelato of course!

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The trip includes: 

• Five nights in shared (twin) rooms in a beautiful villa in the Abruzzese countryside

• Two nights in shared (twin) rooms in a four star hotel in central Rome

• Breakfasts daily, all five dinners in Abruzzo, four lunches, one food tour

• Transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport on 15 April (at time tbd) to Abruzzo and then from Abruzzo to central Rome on 20 April

• All scheduled group activities

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The trip does not include: 

• Flights

• Airport transfer from central Rome to Rome airport at the end of the trip

• Meals not indicated above

• Medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance

• Incidentals

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Special considerations:

• The trip starts and ends in Rome. We will be travelling between Rome and Abruzzo in two private minivans and as such, it would be advisable to pack light.

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Trip cost:

$5200 Canadian dollars (about $3800 USD) per person. $1000 CAD non-refundable deposit due on application; non-refundable balance due by 15 December 2025.

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Join this trip:

If you would like to join this trip, please fill out this registration form and we will contact you about the deposit. For more information, please contact natasha@thevoyagiste.com​​​​

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