Abruzzo Holiday Homes is a small company run by local people with local knowledge and we can help you make the most of your stay.

If you have an Italian dream we can probably make it happen.

We arrange trips and activities depending on what you would like to do and are always open to ideas. These are some of the things we can arrange -

• Visit to Caves of Cavallone (Grotte di Cavallone) and Guardiagrele
• Discover Abruzzo on Horseback & visit the castle of Roccascalegna
• Discover Lanciano & Fossacessia

Click here for details of these 3 excursions which are available between 15th & 29th August. These tours our offered by our partner CPA.

• Take the scenic train to the mountains and have lunch in a mountain village.

• Visit the vineyards and watch the wine making process.

• Do you like Opera? We can arrange an open air performance and you can even have lessons.

• Do you like Italian cuisine? Why not learn to cook in one of the Abruzzo cookery schools, or hire an Italian chef for the day.

• Enjoy a barbeque and picnic at one of the mountain lakes.

• Travel to Rome.

• Let us help you plan your itinerary. We can take the hassle out of any arrangements you might want to make. Just ask and we will do our best to help.

This year we are arranging a trip to follow the Giro d'Italia cycling race during its time in Abruzzo.

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Giro D’Italia Draft Itinerary May 13th-20th

This year the world famous Giro D’Italia road cycle race is visiting Abruzzo and we are excited to be part of the whole event. Join us and share in the excitement.

Arrive Saturday May 13th - transfers from Rome or Pescara airports to accommodation in Torino di Sangro, welcome meal at local Pizzeria in the evening.

Sunday May 14th - escorted trip to watch the tour from Civitanova to Passo Lanciano, Barbeque in the evening at Cavone.

Monday May 15th - escorted trip to watch the tour from Francavilla al Mare to Termoli, meal at local restaurant/bar.

Tuesday May 16th Optional unescorted trip to follow the tour on its next stage or free to explore local beaches.

Wednesday May 17th - escorted cycle ride along the tours route from Torino di Sangro to Passo di Lanciano. Lunch at local restaurant.

Thursday May 18th - escorted cycle ride along selected local routes tailored to ability and interests. Meal at local Agriturismo in Torino di Sangro (a veritable banquet).

Friday May 19th - day to explore individually selected courses with guidance notes and maps.

Saturday May 20th - drop off at Rome or Pescara airport.

Cost is £450 per person and includes accommodation in good quality farmhouse or town house, services of local cycling guide, support van on escorted days and meals as described in itinerary. Flights and other travel to and from Rome or Pescara airport is not included but can be arranged.

Olive Oil making weeks in November draft itinerary

There is nothing quite like the communal feeling of being actively involved in the time honoured traditional harvest of the Olives in Italy it is entirely therapeutic. Come and join us on any week in November and take part in the harvest.

Saturday - Pick up at Pescara or Rome airports, welcome meal at local Restaurant.

Sunday - Trip to local Priori where the olive oil is processed and trip to local cantina. Bonfire party at the evening.

Monday - Morning laying the nets and instruction on the art of olive picking, picnic lunch at Cavone, afternoon picking and gathering olives.

Tuesday - Morning trip to Fossacessia and the Abbey of St Giovanni in Venere lunch at the Abbey, afternoon olive picking.

Wednesday - Morning trip to Passo Lanciano ski resort, lunch at the ski lodge, afternoon olive picking and preserving.

Thursday November  - Morning transport of olives to local Priori for processing, trip to watch olives processed and to pick up finished olive oil. Picnic on the beach for lunch, Thursday evening first olive oil tasting at Local Trattoria. (Prepare to be full!)

Friday November  - Morning. Cookery lesson on the use of olive oils and preservation techniques and distribution of olive oil for taking home.

Saturday November transfer to Pescara or Rome airport.

Cost £350 per person including accommodation, transport to and from airport, trips and meals as stated in Itinerary, wages for olive oil picking will be in oil!

Other specialist interest trips will be arranged shortly so watch this space.