Abruzzo with Shefaly Ravula
7-13 April 2026
Join Shefaly Ravula, PA-C and founder of Precision Gut Health for six days 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, hunt for truffles near vineyards and olive groves between the sea and mountains. 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:
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Cycling the Costa dei Trabocchi: Ride along a scenic Adriatic coastal path, with fresh seafood lunch at a historic trabocco restaurant.
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Hiking in Fara San Martino: Guided walk through dramatic gorges to an ancient abbey, with a pasta-filled lunch in the “Capital of Pasta”.
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Hands-on Cooking Class: Learn traditional Abruzzese recipes at an organic vineyard, paired with local wines.
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Truffle hunting (weather permitting): Forage for truffles in a secluded copse of trees followed by a farmhouse lunch.
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Grand finale lunch: Abruzzese food with a modern twist at a Michelin-star restaurant.
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Sessions with Shefaly Ravula: Get invaluable insight on gut health intertwined with culinary medicine from our in-house expert. Informal workshops throughout the trip will be planned.
The trip includes:
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Six nights in shared (twin) rooms in a beautiful villa in the Abruzzese countryside
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all meals
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Transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport on 7 April (at time tbd) to Abruzzo and then from Abruzzo to central Rome after breakfast on13 April
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All scheduled group activities including workshops with Shefaly Ravula
The trip does not include:
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Flights
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Airport transfer from central Rome to Rome airport at the end of the trip
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Medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance
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Alcohol
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Incidentals
Special considerations:
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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.
Trip cost:
$4400 Canadian dollars (about $3200 USD) per person. $1000 CAD non-refundable deposit due on application; non-refundable balance due by 10 December 2025.
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
Shefaly Ravula
Shefaly Ravula, PA-C is the founder of Precision Gut Health.
At the heart of her practice lies a powerful fusion of culinary nutrition, functional medicine, advanced lab testing, a profound commitment to digestive and metabolic health—and a healthy dose of the joy of food. She believes strongly in the healing power of “Vitamin C”—community—and “Vitamin J,” joy.
Shefaly is dedicated to guiding patients toward a future where gut health, longevity, and vibrant health are intricately connected. She believes that health is not just a destination but a lifelong journey influenced by nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
With a distinguished background in conventional gastroenterology, Shefaly has spent years unraveling the complexities of the human gut. As a cooking instructor and nutritionist, she seamlessly integrates the art of culinary nutrition into her practice. She believes that achieving longevity and vitality involves understanding the intricate connection between diet, gut health, exercise, and other lifestyle factors, allowing us to enjoy life to the fullest as we age.
Shefaly’s work embodies the convergence of functional medicine, precision medicine—using data to inform an individualized approach to healthcare—and culinary nutrition as a driver of gut health. She is a trailblazer in ‘food as medicine,’ empowering patients to take control of their health destinies.
Shefaly also founded the Food-as-Medicine Academy, a virtual cooking academy that imparts nutrition knowledge and equips people with the tools to apply that knowledge effectively in the kitchen. All of her patients have access to this extended culinary nutrition library of cooking classes.
When she’s not seeing patients, you’ll find Shefaly spending time experimenting in the kitchen, hosting parties, reading, playing tennis, or listening to podcasts on nutrition and health. She very well might be at one of her food-centered club meetings: cookbook club, dinner club, or book club!
