WELCOME TO ABRUZZO! - Benvenuti a casa mia!

  

One of my missions is to promote my land of Abruzzo by supporting the local economy of small producers and family businesses, who with great passion tell of ancient traditions, handed down from father to son through

their authentic products, with a sustainable old fashion life style.

 


I organize weekend and week-long experiences for families, groups of friends, or companies,  

accommodating groups of 2 to 12 guests.

 

I plan personalized programs based on the area’s seasonal activities, combined with the needs and preferences of my clients. 

I can help you with accommodations in hotels or B&Bs, transportation, and guided visits to local producers.

 

What excites me the most 

and what I enjoy doing the most

 is accompanying you to visit my favorite producers.

 

These are the same places where I source many of the ingredients for my catering services and where I shop for my own home. These are small, family-run businesses that support local, zero-kilometer activities, offering top-quality, organic products with eco-sustainable practices and a rich family history spanning generations. With them, we organize cooking classes, demonstrations, and tastings. Feel free to reach out with your needs, and I will create a tailor-made package based on your budget, preferences, and requirements. 

 


ACTIVITY 

Walk through the vineyards, grape harvesting and pressing with your feet (seasonal only)

Wine tasting with a Sommelier, with visit to small wine factory  

Visit to the olive oil mill during the production and tasting of extra virgin olive oil (seasonal only)

Harvesting seasonal vegetables in the organic farm

Production of local cheeses and ricotta - Workshop and tasting at the farmers' house

Visit to the trabocco, visiting the fishermen's bay, storytelling of the local fishermen

Truffle hunting with trained dogs in the mountain fields (seasonal only), or visiting truffle farm, truffle processing company

Guided tour of local markets and specialized shops

Professional cooking class with fresh ingredients

 

Cultural visits, markets, museums, art, concerts, shows, history, to be organized according to the season.

 


23-26 October 2025

MASTERCLASS TRAING IN LANCIANO

(for chefs and professionals)

 

Master class pizza in a pizzeria with a world champion of different pizza styles

Master class pasta, ravioli / filling, spaghetti, tagliatelle, gnocchi, lasagna, natural colors and classic sauces

Visit to the organic farm and pick seasonal vegetables in the fields

Visit to the fishing boats and selection of the Adriatic Sea catch

Visit to a company that processes fresh truffles, with a lesson on recognizing the various types of truffles.

Visit to the Trabocco, an ancient fishing system

Visit to the dairy farm, with a fresh cheese production workshop and tasting

Visit to the extra virgin olive oil mill during the live production 

Visit to the winery with guided tasting

 

Guided tour, lunch, tasting and recipes included 

€ 2.000 p.p.

 

Only a few places left

 


HOW CAN YOU REACH ME IN LANCIANO - ABRUZZO

FLIGHT

 

Airport Pescara (35 min from destination with the car)

Dusseldorf Weeze - PESCARA – Ryanar 

Bruxelles Charleroi - PESCARA - Ryanair

Frankfurt Hahn - PESCARA - Ryanair

 

Airport Rome Fiumicino (2,5 hours from destination with the car)

Amsterdam Schipool - ROME FIUMICINO - ITA AIRWAYS, KLM

 

Airport Rome Fiumicino (2,5 hours from destination with the car)

Eindhoven -  ROME FIUMICINO - RYANAIR

 

Possibility of private transfer with extra cost from all the Airport

 


 

CULINARY TOUR IN ABRUZZO - TRABOCCHI COAST

for groups of min. 6 people, suggested period April-May-September-October

 

Day 1 Saturday - Arrival in Abruzzo and dinner in a restaurant on the Trabocchi Coast with sea view.

Day 2 Sunday -Truffle hunting workshop, visiting the mountain, a Castle between  Mare e Monti. Rich lunch at agrituirismo. 

Day 3 Monday – Workshop by a wine producer: making Montepulciano wine with the feet, visting the farm, wine tasting, fresh pasta workshop and lunch a the farm. Evening with aperitivo in a typical bar in the city, or served on location in the b&b with sea view. 

Day 4 Tuesday - At the fishermen' bay. Workshop on the Trabocco, how does it works. Bike tour of 2 hours on the Trabocchi coast. Lunch in a typical fish restaurant, Trabocco sea view. Free afternoon for a walk in the city of Lanciano or resting time. Evening strall in the main street of Lanciano full of bar and restaurants, with convention for dinner.

Day 5 Wednesday, departure 

The fee includes:

  1. Four nights in a double room, with breakfast, in a beautiful B&B sea view in San Vito Marina for the sea lover or in the heart of Lanciano's city for the old city lovers (single room + € 140,00)
  2. Lunches and dinners with wine & drinks arrangement, Italian style served on the table (no buffet)
  3. Tree glasses of house wine per meal or soft drinks
  4. Coffee breaks during excursions
  5. Workshop and cooking classes
  6. Wine tasting by the wine producers
  7. Tastings at the local producers
  8. Goody bags with local products
  9. Guided excursions and entrance fees to museums, castles and churches
  10. Private bus to and from the airport of Pescara, excursions and visits, for the exclusive use of the group
  11. Extra fee from the airpot of Rome from € 200

The fee does not include:

  1. Personal insurance
  2. The flight
  3. Extra and personal tips
  4. Everything not included in the note includes

OVERWIEW 

• Professional courses of traditional Abruzzo cuisine with the international chef Antonella Barbella in exclusive locations with local and seasonal ingredients, sustainable small family companies.

 

• Discovery of Abruzzo: exciting guided tours among wineries, farms and local producers, ancient villages, castles and churches, encompassing history, art, culture, traditions, between sea and mountains.

 

• Residence in b&b or 4 star hotel on the Trabocchi coast, with a breathtaking view of the Adriatic, amid unspoiled views of the nature of the Trabocchi coast, locations with citrus plantations, olive groves, vineyards and fishing bays.

(or similar villa).

 

COST

 

From € 990 t0 - 1.800 per person, according of the hotel, B&B or villa


CLICK ON THE IMAGE AND DISCOVER HOW TO MAKE WINE WITH YOUR FEET


WHAT ARE THE TRABOCCHI?

The Trabocchi, defined as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, are wooden constructions anchored on rocks, found only on the Adriatic coast. They were used by local fisherman as a method of catching fish without going out by boat. Today, some have been converted into charming little restaurants on the water.

             

THE TERRITORY

The Trabocchi coast, named after these ancient fishing systems, is located halfway down the eastern coast of Italy, 250 km across from Rome, in an area still untouched by mass tourism. The coast itself is wonderfully varied, with idyllic sandy beaches giving way to pebbles and even cliffs. The area inland is known as the Green Region thanks to its three national parks, where the brown bear and grey fox are among the protected species. Soft rolling hills lead to two mountains which are home to the source of multiple rivers and spectacular waterfalls, to be seen during the spring melts. The mountains - Gran Sasso and Maiella are hosts to skiing sports in winter and this gives the locals an opportunity to share their pride in the region with winter sports enthusiasts.

The Abruzzo is a real jewel of uncontaminated nature!


Tot ziens in Abruzzo! 

Vi aspetto in Abruzzo!!!