2-8 October: autumn hiking + truffles + national park foliage

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Day 1: Pick up from Rome. Terrace lunch on arrival in Sulmona. Explore the town on foot, relax and settle in to your accommodation. Dinner together at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Terrace breakfast of homemade sourdough bread, local butter, preserves, eggs and autumn fruit and vegetables, plus tea and coffee. Hike with truffle hunting! Visit the historic medieval village of Pacentro (officially one of Italy’s most beautiful villages) on the way home for aperitivo Alla Casa Vecchia. Evening free.

Day 3: Visit our favourite local goat farm in Villa Lago, watch the individually-named goats being hand milked, learn how to make fresh goat cheese. Breakfast including fresh goat yoghurt and cheese whilst cheese-making. Hike the Sentiero del Cuore: Eremo Sant’Egidio (6.3km, 246m elevation gain) for the best view of the heart-shaped Lago di Scanno. Lunch at Bio Agriturismo Valle Scannese da Gregorio. Wander around the beautiful mountain town of Scanno. Evening free.

Day 4: Terrace breakfast. Attend the famous Sulmona produce markets to buy produce for a cooking class + lunch with Daniela and her father Clemente. Afternoon free. Arrosticini + truffle dinner + local wine at Dani’s uncle’s house.

Day 5: Terrace breakfast. Hike, truffles and rewilding experience with Valerio Reale from Rewilding Apennines in Maiella National Park. Glorious picnic during the hike under the beautiful autumn foliage. Evening free.

Day 6: Terrace breakfast. Hike to the incredible castle of Rocca Calascio (3.9km, 231m elevation gain) for breathtaking views of Gran Sasso. Long lunch at Rito Pane. Afternoon wander amongst the striking ruins of Peltuinum, an ancient Roman town. Evening free.

Day 7: Final terrace breakfast and private transfer to Rome.

Booking notes

You can book either a single or double occupancy room at the beautiful Il Marchese del Grillo or La Dimora del Falconiere. Our daily breakfast for the whole group will be served on the terrace at Il Marchese del Grillo. La Dimora del Falconiere is an easy 3-5 minute walk away.

All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions. Please note that there are no refunds available. If you are unable to attend the tour, and you let us know earlier than 4 months from the tour start date, we can transfer your booking to someone who can take your place, or we can transfer you to a future tour, within two years (subject to availability, and to payment of any price difference). We recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover you (and others under your booking) in case of change of plans or family/health emergencies.