Top Pescara Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

I am a food and travel writer with passion for all things Abruzzo. It is my job to know the best foodie spots in Pescara and Abruzzo and I'll be happy to share them with you! My groups are small, never more than 6 people, so my tours feel more like a friends' outing, with loads of laughs and delicious bites of the best local specialties. While we gorge on local cheeses, cured meats, baked goodies, gelato, pizza etc., I will tell you about the region's culinary traditions, history behind some of the foods, local anecdotes and recommend my favourite places to eat and visit in the region. The tour includes 7-8 tasting stops. Vegetarian options available. Click on Abruzzo With Gusto and then "More" to contact me directly. Make sure you communicate your special dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian etc.) when booking the tour. The tour is not suitable for vegans and those on gluten-free diets.

Like most of Italy, Abruzzo is famous for its wine, so no visit would be complete without sampling some of the local vino. Visit one the oldest wineries in the region for a wine-tasting session paired with a sampling of local olive oils, cheeses, salumi, and sausages. Follow the entire wine-making process, from weighing to pressing, and visit cellars where hundreds of thousands of bottles are stored for aging.

The wealth of water! A pleasant week to spend in the woods and snow valleys of Abruzzo to learn to recognize the shapes of the water, the rich blooms and traces left by the animals. A pleasant week to combine nature, art and culture of hidden villages and hermitages, through which you can discover the history of Abruzzo.

The gravel roads, or dirt roads, that can be traveled with modern gravel bikes - are the ideal habitat for Abruzzo. There are numerous white roads that the region offers, allowing you to discover and get to know the centenary culture and traditions directly. Walk the dirt roads and brecciated from the sea to the mountains, through a hilly landscape made of vineyards and olive groves, which gently accompanies you to the high peaks of Abruzzo. It represents a journey of knowledge made of true, genuine, unique experiences that only the territory and people of Abruzzo can transmit. What we will see together unforgettable: Roman aqueduct Straw of Tione Necropolis of Amplero Convent of Sant’Angelo Campotosto lake Palazzo De Sterlich Little Tibet Rocca Calascio Tirino river Capo d’Acqua lake Badia Morronese

We could call it the Tour of the most beautiful villages in Italy, we could also call it the tour through the history of Italy, it will surely be the tour of beauty, with breathtaking landscapes, historic villages, curiosities that will make us understand the importance of these places in the history of Italy, from the Romans to the Middle Ages. We will also visit the first capital of Italy over 2000 years ago, where LIRA was forged for the first time! THE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS: Scanno lake The Sagittarius Gorges  San Domenico lake Cocullo - the land of snakes

This experience is an opportunity to get to know some of the most authentic villages of the Gran Sasso National Park in Italy, a unique Trekking experience that will lead you to the discovery of the Castle of Rocca Calascio, which National Geographic has inserted and classified among the 15 most beautiful castles in the world, and where some scenes of the film "Ladyhawke" were shot.

Not a simple holiday, but a unique and unforgettable experience in Abruzzo We will accompany you to discover the greenest region in Europe ABRUZZO ... a Region to Explore, Discover and Taste ABRUZZO ... INFINITE beauty

This is a private wine tour during which you will visit small family-run wineries. You will meet the producers in person and taste 6 local wines. You will taste Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo and learn how they are made. Local artisan cheeses, salami and prosciutto will be served during the tastings. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about history of wine-making in Abruzzo and give you some tips on where in the region to find the best wines. Please note: we visit small family wineries where producers make time in their busy schedule to meet you. Appointments are set when a tour booking is confirmed and cannot be changed.

This three and a half hour food and wine tour offers 5 authentic tastings (the food served in abundance will replace the prenzo) in different places in the village of Pescara Vecchia: it starts with a visit to the local market and discover seasonal products and secret ingredients. You will do 2 tastings in the family-run stores of the market. You will continue in the village of the native places of Gabriele D’Annunzio doing 2 more tastings in the alleys among the dozens of restaurants, bistros and wine bars. The tour will end at a historic Pescara pastry shop with a tasting of the typical Pescara cake that Gabriele D’Annunzio loved so much: the Parrozzo

Stroll through the vineyards and discover the modern production philosophy of the Marchesi De 'Cordano winery. During the visit you will be able to admire the vineyards and you will be guided in a path of knowledge about wine production. At the end of the visit you will be a guest of the tasting room, where you will taste some wines of the Marchesi De ’Cordano Winery.

AN INTENSE AND DELICIOUS FOOD AND WINE TOUR OF ABRUZZO The food and wine tour of Abruzzo is an interactive itinerary to introduce the traditional flavours of this region. Visit the places where the local products are grown and bred since centuries. Learn more about their history and manufacturing. From the saffron “red gold” of Abruzzo to unique cheeses, crops and wines. An exclusive experience to discover the food excellence of Abruzzo surrounded by astonishing landscapes.

During the guided tour you will learn about the history of the ancient farm and the various cultivation techniques. Inside the cellar you can taste the wines of Podere Castorani accompanied by typical local products. The Podere Castorani rises 350 meters high, on a hill of Alanno where the ancient vineyards, set between the Majella National Park and the nearby Adriatic coast, enjoy excellent exposure to the sun and night winds, and temperature changes between day and night that give the grapes unique and precious characteristics.

Meet passionate winemakers and visit a typical estate in Pescara countryside. Discover the winery history, learn all about wine production while visiting the charming cellar. Then, taste 3 different wines in a joyful atmosphere.

Overlooking the so-called Golfo d’Oro on the Costa dei Trabocchi, the charming town of Vasto boasts ancient origins dating back to Roman times. Valuable examples of this first phase are the beautiful floor mosaics of the Roman baths. Among historical anecdotes and popular beliefs, between the twilight of the devotional chapels and the luminous panoramic walk on the Amblingh loggia, the visit itinerary unravels touching the major monuments of the city, in a journey to discover Abruzzo along the centuries until today. At the end of the tour, it will be possible to optionally visit the Civic Museums of Palazzo d’Avalos or spend time in the shops and shops of the historic center.

The Wolf Visitor Center is a structure owned by the State Carabinieri Corps which is located in Popoli (PE) within the former Pilot Company of Monte Corvo (current Territorial Office for Biodiversity). Surrounded by the Majella National Park, the structure is set in a very suggestive landscape dominated by the Morrone chain. Guided tours and educational activities of the Wolf Visitor Center are carried out by qualified personnel of the C.E.A. IL BOSSO (Environmental Education Center of Regional Interest pursuant to LR 122/99).