21-27 September: autumn cooking classes + walking + yoga (2027)

Join Daniela Maiorano and her partner Bess Prescott for six nights and seven days exploring Daniela’s home region, Abruzzo, as she shares the best kept secrets of Sulmona and the surrounding mountains. Be immersed in local food, wine, language and culture in the green heart of Italy. Learn about the old artisanal traditions of Abruzzo and meet the people continuing these traditions.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Day 1: Pick up from Rome (Tiburtina). Terrace lunch on arrival in Sulmona. Explore the town on foot, relax and settle in to your accommodation. Dinner together at Ristorante Clemente.

Day 2: Morning yoga. Breakfast at our favourite local café. Attend the famous Sulmona produce markets and meet Dani’s favourite local growers. Cooking class and lunch with Daniela – learn all her chef’s secrets for the perfect risotto and prepare a focaccia dough for the next day. Afternoon walking tour of Sulmona to learn about the history of Dani’s beautiful home town. Evening free.

Day 3: Breakfast at our favourite local café. Hike (around 4-5km) with truffle hunting! Visit the historic medieval village of Pacentro (officially one of Italy’s most beautiful villages) on the way home for lunch Alla Casa Vecchia. Evening yoga.

Day 4: Breakfast at our favourite local café. 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 yoga.

Day 5: Morning yoga. Breakfast at our favourite local café. Attend the famous Sulmona produce markets to collect the best quality in-season vegetables, fruits and cheeses. Fresh pasta class and lunch with Daniela. Evening free.

Day 6: 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 yoga.

Day 7: 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, you 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.