Harvest Tour Abruzzo, Italy
Harvest + Cooking Tour
Harvest and Cooking Tour in the Province of Teramo in Abruzzo
Home-Base: L'Orso and L' Ape Farmhouse
Leave the USA on September 1.
Pick-Up Location: Giulianova, Abruzzo, Italy
This tour in Abruzzo, Italy, centers on the region's rich harvest. Guests will stay at a charming farmhouse overlooking the Adriatic Sea, engaging in unique culinary experiences like wine and olive oil production. The journey includes daily cultural excursions, cooking classes in Italy, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, food discovery, and authentic interactions with the locals. Notably, this area is also the birthplace of Chef Walter.
Today's traveler seeks more than just a meal; they desire longevity, intimacy, and community. Abruzzo offers all three. It's Italy's best-kept secret—a rugged landscape where shepherds move with the seasons, wine ages in mountain cellars, untouched by export, and traditional diets have sustained generations.
Join Chef Walter for a week that redefines culinary tourism as true well-being. We'll knead pasta with grandmothers who have never written a recipe down. We'll savor Montepulciano d'Abruzzo poured from unlabeled bottles meant only for friends. Our adventures will include hiking through national parks to reach farmers practicing age-old agriculture methods.This is not merely a tour; it's participation. You become part of a community that values connection over consumption, tradition over trend. Small groups, intimate settings, and authentic encounters transform you from mere observer to active participant.
Chef Walter crafted this journey around the rhythms of rural life—slow mornings, long lunches, and evenings enriched with stories and local wine. He welcomes you not as a guest but as family. By the week's end, you'll take home not just recipes but a profound understanding of what nourishes us beyond the plate.
Rediscover the Italy that tourists often overlook. Savor the difference that tradition makes.
Feel what it means to belong.
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Leave the USA on Wednesday, September 1, for the overnight flight. (Arrival) (FCO)
Arrival at Giulianova Train Station. Our charter bus will be there waiting!
Preliminary Program
Day 1 – Thursday: Benvenuti!
Arrival & Orientation • Welcome Cocktail • Dinner in the charming town of Campli
Day 2 – Friday: Wine Lover's Paradise
Breakfast • Dive into a Hands-On Wine Making Immersion • Lunch • Relax & Recharge • Explore Giulianova • Dinner
Day 3 – Saturday: Chef for a Day
Breakfast • Cooking Class & Lunch • Break • Discover Mosciano Sant'Angelo • Dinner
Day 4 – Sunday: Culture & Flavors
Breakfast • Morning Mass (if applicable) • Lunch in Martinsicuro • Tour the Historic Old Borgo • Wine Tasting with Delicious Nibbles • Free Evening to Wander
Day 5 – Monday: Vineyard Vibes & City Sights
Breakfast • Wine Making Experience • Lunch • Break • Visit Teramo • Dinner
Day 6 – Tuesday: Culinary Adventures Await
Breakfast • Cooking Class • Lunch • Break • Explore Campli • Dinner
Day 7 – Wednesday: Tastings & Treasures
Breakfast • Olive Oil, Wine & Cheese Tasting Extravaganza • Break • Shopping Spree in Pescara • Farewell Dinner
Day 8 – Thursday: Arrivederci!
Breakfast • Departure
(Our driver will whisk you to the bus station, where you'll board the bus bound for Terminal 3 at Rome's FCO Airport.)
Complete Detailed Program, June 2027
Tour Program may be modified according to weather for the wine-making portion of the tour.
Note: Travel from airport to the hosting location. (We will assist you on how to reach us in the most comfortable and cost-effective way). A bus from Rome's Airport will take you to the Giulianova Train Station, where you will be picked up by our tour transportation. The travel time between Rome's Airport and Giulianova is approximately 3 hours with one stop in between. Enjoy luxury transportation designed for safety and comfort.
September 2 - 9-2027
A Curated Italian Journey: Land Package. Harvest+ Cooking Program
An all-inclusive tour, exclusive of airfare.
Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights
Pricing: Based on double occupancy. A supplemental fee applies for single accommodation. $ 4550. PP
Limited Participation Tour (12)
Each Participant will receive complementary apron, 2 bottles of wine and 1 bottle of Olive Oil, 1 cookbook authored by Chef Walter.
Your All-Inclusive Experience Encompasses:
Accommodation: Farmhouse with superior comfort. (L'Orso e L' Ape)
Expert Guidance: The full-time service of an English-speaking guide, accompanied by Chef Walter himself.
Seamless Transfers: All ground transportation, including arrival and departure transfers.
Wine-Making and Culinary Immersion: A program of curated program, featuring a hands-on cooking class.
Not Included in Your Package:
International airfare.
Travel from Airport to the Hosting Location. (We will assist you on how to reach us in the most comfortable and least expensive method) Bus from Rome's Airport will take you to the Giulianova Train Station. There you will be picked up by our Tour Transportation.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Optional experiences and extra nights.
Gratuities, souvenirs, and personal expenditures.
Meals, snacks, and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
For Bookings and Inquiries:
Please contact Carmela Natale at carmela@chefwalter.com.
The Chef Walter Difference
More than a tour, this is a masterclass in Italian living. We eschew the standard itinerary for a deeply authentic journey, crafted by Chef Walter and our industry advisers. Since 1995, our family-owned operation has been dedicated to providing unparalleled access.
We travel in small, intimate groups, securing exclusive encounters with local artisans, private visits to family cellars, and reservations at tables far from the tourist trail. This is a curated exploration for the discerning traveler.
