View allThis experience was markedly different. It included great regional cooking, outstanding and unhurried sightseeing.
Rick, traveled in June
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- Italia Sweet Italia
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- Ages 14+
Highlights
- Pick up from Rome, transfer to Sulmona
- Explore Sulmona and taste traditional confetti
- Visit Vasto's market and learn pasta making
- Enjoy wine tasting at an award-winning winery
- Discover the ancient Sassi of Matera
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Sunday | Rome Fiumicino airport pick-up, Sulmona and welcome to Abruzzo dinner (dinner)
- Day 2 Monday | Confetti Museum, explore Sulmona’s historic center and traditional lunch (breakfast, confetti and wine tasting, and lunch)
- Day 3 Tuesday | Amazing Abruzzo mountains landscapes, Scanno and Vasto on the Adriatic Coast (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Day 4 Wednesday | A visit to the market, make homemade pasta with Mamma and explore Vasto (breakfast, cooking lesson, lunch)
- Day 5 Thursday | The Trabocchi Coast and Punta Aderci Nature Reserve, visit a winery with tasting and easy walk in the nature and make your own souvenir with an artist (breakfast, wine tasting, lunch, dinner)
- Day 6 Friday | Explore Roccascalegna Medieval Castle, fish-based lunch on a trabocco fishing hut and free time (breakfast, lunch)
- Day 7 Saturday | Welcome to Puglia, exploring Trani and Conversano (breakfast, dinner)
- Day 8 Sunday | Exploring Bari, panzerotto tasting, traditional lunch and guided tour of Polignano a mare (breakfast, panzerotto tasting and lunch)
- Day 9 Monday | Cooking class in a masseria, exploring Monopoli (breakfast, cooking lesson, lunch)
- Day 10 Tuesday | Olive oil tasting, explore Locorotondo and the UNESCO site Trulli of Alberobello (breakfast, extra-virgin olive tasting, lunch)
- Day 11 Wednesday | Matera and its UNESCO site, focaccia tasting, and farewell dinner (breakfast, focaccia tasting, light lunch, dinner)
- Day 12 Thursday | Departure and goodbye (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Italia Sweet Italia
Number of tours
9
Age Range
14 to 85 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
25%
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- Paul· October 11th, 2025Excellent. This was my 4th trip to Italy and the best one thus far. The tour was the quintessential Italy. Beautiful mountain villages, cost, small cities, fantastic food, wine, olive oil, lemoncello and other liquors that are unique to the Abruzzo and Pulia regions.The highlight was visiting and cooking with Fabrizio's family on their farm and enjoying the feast on the patio surrounded by the olive groves, vineyards and Adriatic sea. Fabrizio is the consummate host.Show moreTrip date: October 2025
- JMJames· January 30th, 2024This tour was simply amazing. They thought and took care of everything! It was wonderful getting to know the real Abruzzo. Through making pasta, harvesting vegetables, herbs, peppers, etc. we got to know the family, the people, and the culture. By the end of the week we were all family. I was ready to give up my career and move to Vasto. It’s not your typical tour where you rush from museum to museum, place to place where you have 15 minutes to look around, take a photo and visit the gift shop. A truly relaxing immersion into the wonderful Italian culture. The views are stunning, the food is fabulous, and the wine amazing and plentiful! Fair warning, you will not to leave.Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- SASandra D· January 28th, 2024A wonderful tour so meticulously planned by Fabrizio, who organised the most wonderful, knowledgeable guides. They really made the tour with their local insights. It was a well paced tour where we were taken to some amazing restaurants and places. I would definitely book another tour with this company.Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- Rozann· January 26th, 2024I was a little skeptical when I agreed with my niece to go on this11 day tour. As it turns out it was more than I ever could imagine. Fabrizio is a proud Abruzzese man who envelopes his knowledge, culture, family and friends in his tour. The combination of notable sites and off the beaten path experiences was extraordinary not to mention the unlimited culinary treats and wine were a great combination. As an added benefit Fabrizio took members of my family to do an ancestral journey in a nearby town and were united with a relative we didn't know existed. I cannot adequately express my gratitude and satisfaction with this tour.. Grazie FabrizioShow moreTrip date: June 2023
- Diane· January 24th, 2024The trip celebrated the best of southern Italy: history, culture, food, wine ... at a wonderful pace, with fabulous travel companions, great guides and experiences, and staying in unique and comfortable accommodations. I would wholeheartedly recommend!Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- TTTerry· January 23rd, 2024This trip was fantastic. Fabrizio and Katia were so knowledgeable and extremely attentive to our needs. We explored Abruzzo, Puglia and Matera and enjoyed their unique cuisine , wines, scenery and history. The cooking classes with Fabrizio’s family were so special. The accommodations were excellent, the towns and sites we visited allowed us to experience this region that’s somewhat off the beaten path. It was especially lovely during the holiday season with all their decorations. Highly recommend this trip!Show more
Trip date: December 2023 - Maureen· July 6th, 2023It was an amazing tour. Every detail was perfect and well thought out. Fabrizio and Katia were amazing guides. Their knowledge was second to none. Being in a small group was great. Our accommodation was very good and our cooking tours were excellent. You were made to feel like part of their family. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this tour.Show more
Italia Sweet Italia commented on this reviewBuongiorno dear Maureen, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now FabrizioTrip date: June 2023 - AAleisha· July 2nd, 2023We organised our own private tour in January with Fabrizio and it was fabulousShow moreItalia Sweet Italia commented on this reviewBuongiorno dear Aleisha, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now FabrizioTrip date: January 2023
- DLDana· July 1st, 2023Loved getting off the beaten path. Went to areas during the slightly off season with little crowds. We truly had lovely local guides and meals that reflected the region. We had a cooking lesson and lunch at the tour owners Mom’ house in a rural area. Very warm and welcoming not like some other “cooking” venues I have been on.Show moreItalia Sweet Italia commented on this reviewBuongiorno dear Dana, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now FabrizioTrip date: September 2022
- Rick· June 30th, 2023Looking back through the photos of the trip provided by Fabrizio and our own, my first reaction is what a wonderful experience we all had. This was the second trip that my wife and I have taken to Italy. On the first we covered all the typical tourist haunts in Venice, Florence, and Rome. Seeing the sites, but mostly missing the human interaction aspect with the people of Italy. This experience was markedly different. It included great regional cooking, outstanding and unhurried sightseeing, and an outstanding host (Fabrizio), and cooking and dinning with his wonderful family and associates. Hats off to Fabrizio for introducing us to the great array of regional culinary delights, small towns and villages, the indigenous flora and fauna within the Abruzzo and Gran Sasso national parks. But more importantly the immersion into Abruzzoian culture, and the fabulous people of this region. Fabrizio was always willing to make every accommodation possible given the constraints on our time and individual energy levels. It was a trip I would do again without hesitation.Show moreItalia Sweet Italia commented on this reviewBuongiorno dear Rick, many thanks for your lovely words, it was lovely to let you experience our culture, food, landscapes and traditions. Ciao for now FabrizioTrip date: May 2022
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Diane
Asked on June 7th, 2025Is there a single supplement for this tour? Also are there many people already booked on this tour and what are their approximate ages? I want to know if I would fit in.
Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written June 2025Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your interest in our authentic tours of Italy. We understand your eagerness to experience Italy, and we appreciate your consideration of our tours. While your preferred dates are currently unavailable, we would like to assist you in finding alternative options. Please let us know any other dates you may be considering, and we will do our best to find a suitable tour for you.
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Christopher
Asked on March 28th, 2024who ports luggage? Self or delivered to room?
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written March 2024
Baggage service is not usually included for small groups. If it is a fundamental requirement, we can check with hotels and provide a price. Elevators are available in all accommodation facilities, but we cannot guarantee complete luggage transport from lobby to room. We will do our best to provide assistance and find practical solutions.
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Alison
Asked on February 22nd, 2024Can you provide any information about the current folks who are signed up for this tour? I would be interested in their approximate ages.
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written February 2024
For the requested date, 4 friends have currently booked, a lady traveling alone and a couple, so in total there are 7 adults, including a man. The maximum number of participants is 12.
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written February 2024
Most of our customers are between 50 and 75 years old and are passionate about Italian culture, lifestyle and food.
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Alison
Traveler•Written February 2024When booking our hotels, can you please secure one double bed for us?
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written February 2024
Yes, for sure, I'll reserve a double bed for you. During the next few days I'll send you a booking form where you can indicate all your information.
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Alison
Traveler•Written February 2024Is it still possible to do so? If it is, could you please let me know the cost of the insurance and its coverage details?
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Alison
Traveler•Written August 2024Do you have a recommendation as to the best way to get to Sorrento?
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Alison
Traveler•Written September 2024Were you going to be sending us more information about the tour beginning 10/13? Specifically, an itinerary of hotels where we will be staying, a suggested packing list, etc.
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written September 2024
A comprehensive email was sent to Linda back in February. As for the packing list, you can expect a further email with the latest details approximately one week before the tour commences.
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Jennifer
Asked on March 20th, 2023We love the tour but cannot do these dates. we need to be in Sicily for a wedding on June 16. Can we do the tour privately for 2 or 4 people?
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written March 2023
Unfortunately, we don't have availability for a private tour for only 2-4 travelers at that time.
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Tina
Asked on March 11th, 2023Is there a chance for this tour the first 13 days of June? We are flying to Catania on June 13.
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written March 2023
Unfortunately, we don't have availability for a private tour at that time. We still have some availability for this tour from June 4-10.
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Esther
Asked on August 2nd, 2022Would like to know if this tour on selected date is available. Will need to have Single beds as travelling with my sister.
- Italia Sweet ItaliaOperator•Written August 2022
In June 2023 we have availability and the price is of € 3,145.00 (price are per person and land only, with accommodation in a twin/double room with ensuite bathroom). Single occupancy supplement (double room for single use): + € 245.
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