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Hop grove and beer tour in Castel del Monte
Explore the Luppolo Fields at the Mappavels Agricultural Farm and taste beer accompanied by typical local products
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Embark on a journey to discover the luppolo fields at the Mappavels Agricultural Farm, home to one of the highest hop plantations in Italy, cultivated by Sara Aromatario. A leisurely walk along a scenic road will lead you to the fields, where you will learn about the cultivation process and even have the opportunity to water the plants. Following this, you will visit the enchanting Castel del Monte and its wedespread museum, adding a cultural dimension to the experience. The tour concludes with a tasting of artisanal beers and platters of local cheeses and cured meats at the Mappavels farm's retail outlet. This tour offers a unique opportunity to uncover the secrets of hop cultivation, explore a historic site, and savor local delicacies, all in one remarkable adventure.</p>
€ 25
Gastronomic Tour in Castel Del Monte
The gastronomic tour in Castel Del Monte offers a complete experience that combines history, culture, and local cuisine. It includes a visit to the scattered museum and a Cooking Show or Cooking Class with a tasting of traditional Abruzzese recipes.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Starting from Castel Del Monte, the gastronomic tour offers an immersive experience in culinary art and local traditions. The day begins with a visit to the scattered museum, which includes the rooms "Field Work," "Sheep Farming," "The Ancient House," and "The Colle Oven," providing an immersion into the history and local traditions related to agriculture, sheep farming, and daily life.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Next, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a Cooking Show where they will learn to prepare three traditional Abruzzese recipes. This engaging culinary experience will offer guests the opportunity to get hands-on and discover the secrets and techniques of preparing authentic dishes.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Finally, the day culminates with a tasting of the dishes prepared during the Cooking Show, offering participants the chance to fully appreciate the authentic and traditional flavors of Abruzzo. This gastronomic tour provides a complete experience that combines history, culture, and local cuisine, offering participants an authentic immersion into the culinary tradition of Castel Del Monte. </p>
€ 45
Discover medieval Abruzzo: Rocca Calascio Castle and Santo Stefano di Sessanio with typical Abruzzo lunch.
A tour between two medieval villages to discover the mountain wonders of Abruzzo with their history, culture and gastronomy
<p style="line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;"><font color="#57646f">Meeting point: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bzFQMaoAyDE3TkAS9" target="_blank">Rocca Calascio (aq)</a></font><br></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Accompanied by a professional local guide, you will take a walk in the Castle of Rocca Calascio, famous for having been the setting and set of numerous Hollywood films such as "Ladyhawke" and "The Name of the Rose"!</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Start by visiting the village below the Castle which you will then reach via the path that leads to the entrance bridge passing through the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà located along the path at the foot of the Rocca.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You will continue with a typical Abruzzo lunch made of dishes made with the excellences that the territory expresses such as the Lenticchia di Santo Stefano di Sessanio, a Slow Food Presidium, the Saffron dell'Aquila D.O.P. and the delicious Canestrato cheese from Castel Del Monte.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">This will be followed by a visit to the splendid village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio with its newly renovated tower, you will explore its narrow streets and countless shops with its artisan products.</p>
€ 90
Exploring Castel Del Monte: Guided Village Tour and Traditional Yarn Workshop
The tour to Castel Del Monte offers visitors the opportunity to explore the village and local museums with an expert guide, with the possibility of participating in a traditional yarn workshop at the end of the visit.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The tour of Castel Del Monte offers visitors the opportunity to explore the village and local museums with an expert guide. During the visit, participants will have the opportunity to explore the alleys and "sporti" of the town, discovering the millennia-old history of Castel Del Monte and immersing themselves in the unique atmosphere of the shepherd's village. Additionally, 3 or 4 exhibition spaces of the widespread ethnographic museum will be opened, providing an engaging and informative experience.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">At the end of the guided tour, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a yarn workshop at one of the historic taverns in the town. During this workshop, a local woman will demonstrate how to make yarn with wool or crochet, allowing them to immerse themselves in local traditions and actively participate in this traditional craft.</p>
€ 30