Italy · Cooking

Full-Day Abruzzo Food Tour in Montepulciano with Cooking Class

1 Day Round trip from Abruzzo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Try Pecorino di Farindola, a rare cheese from the mountains of Abruzzo
02 Taste the traditional Abruzzo sweet also called "pizzelle"
03 Prepare a dish of Abruzzo cuisine with your expert tour guide
04 Enjoy a fun picnic in the mountains with local products
05 See the majestic Gran Sasso mountain
06 Visit Montepulciano by walking or cycling

Join this full-day tour to taste the delicious and peculiar cuisine of Abruzzo while discovering artistic and historical sites in the region. Renowned for its variety and richness thanks to the heterogeneity of its territory, Abruzzo's cuisine is considered among the best in Italy. Get acquainted with local products such as olive oil, cheese, and traditional sweets, which are among the main reasons to visit this area.

Witness the majestic Gran Sasso mountain, the centrepiece of Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Montepulciano

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abruzzo Food Tasting, Cooking Class and Mountain Picnic

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.
Learn the traditional process of extracting extra virgin olive oil from Abruzzo.
Travel to Montepulciano either by cycling or walking.
Witness the majestic Gran Sasso mountain, the centrepiece of Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.
Savor the rare Pecorino di Farindola cheese from the mountains of Abruzzo.
Taste the traditional Abruzzo sweet, also called "pizzelle", "catarrette", "neole", or "cancellate".
Try your hand at preparing a dish of Abruzzo cuisine. Your Abruzzo expert tour guide will help you.
End the tour with a fun picnic in the mountains with local products.