Things to do in Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo: The Best Cultural Tours

May 2, 2022 Janette Largent

The Province of L'Aquila (Provincia dell'Aquila) is the largest, most mountainous and least densely populated province of the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy. It comprises about half the landmass of Abruzzo and occupies the western part of the region. It has borders with the provinces of Teramo to the north, Pescara and Chieti to the east, Isernia (in Molise region) to the south and Frosinone, Rome and Rieti (in Lazio region) to the west. Its capital is the city of L'Aquila. The Province of L'Aquila includes the highest mountains of the Apennines (Gran Sasso, Maiella and Velino-Sirente), their highest peak, Corno Grande, the high plain of Campo Imperatore, and Europe's southernmost glacier, the Calderone. The province's major rivers are the Aterno-Pescara, Sangro, Liri, Salto, and the Turano; its major lakes are Lago Scanno and Lago Barrea. It once included the largest lake on the Italian peninsula, Lago Fucino, which was drained in one of the 19th century's largest engineering projects. The lake basin is today a flourishing agricultural area and an important technological district.
Restaurants in Province of L'Aquila

1. Amatrice and Rieti Day Tour from Rome

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Here in Best Rome Driver we offer this tour Our tour to Amatrice and Rieti is prepared with great standards As soon as we meet you, we are sure you will be the professional of our English speaking drivers. What they are doing to help you with your doubts about Italy and will give you interesting facts along the way! In addition, it´s also good to highlight we know to make this tour a super special one!

Inclusions: Private transportation, English Speaking Driver for the length of the service, Courtesy and service

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets to enter the Sites, Private Licensed Tour Guides, Gratuities

Reviewed By V1892VXluanac

Our driver Fabrizio was the best...He turned up on time, he smiled, he was kind and he knew exactly what he was doing. Not only did he take us to some beautiful and inspiring places around Rome, he literally explained where we were and the history behind the places we saw, which was awesome lol I completely recommend him if you expect the full experience;)

2. Abruzzo Ancestry Research & Tour

Abruzzo, Italy Experience BellaVita
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Reconnect with your Italian heritage, learn more about your Italian ancestors, visit their hometowns, meet relatives, discover their way of life and acquire help with Italian citizenship. We run ancestry researches in the local archives, visit your ancestors’ hometowns, speak with the locals and get help for your Italian dual citizenship. With me, you not only will trace your Italian roots but will also experience the places, food, life & traditions your relatives where having. All by sharing together and being in good company of a local ‘friend’ showing you the beauties of this untouched and green region, Abruzzo. Besides being from a small village near Teramo, in Abruzzo and having wide connections & knowledge of the area, I’m a local and speak very well the Abruzzese dialect. Vital for the potential relatives to open up to someone never seen before Contact me for a custom free quote

Inclusions: Initial Consultation to find about your Family, I'll collect all your information, make an initial research and provide you with a free quote

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Reviewed By citizenCakesMcC

A really great insider ONLINE session for foodies and especially truffle lovers that want to know more about this mysterious underground mushroom. Marino was super-knowledgeable and experienced with the subject, it was a open and friendly vibe and questions were encouraged. I'll definitely recommend any of his lectures/tours to my foodie friends.

3. DISCOVERY OF PUGLIA Small Group Tour: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Corso Cavour, 32, 70121 Bari BA, Italy GoinItaly
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Operated By GoinItaly For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day small group tour of Puglia offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents. Highlights: - Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte, and Matera. - Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine. - Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. - Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello. - Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its collection of mosaic scenes.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Experienced GoinItaly Driver/Tour Leader, Local Guides in Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Galatina, and Castel del Monte, Wine, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings, Entrance Fees to Included Attractions

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included when not stated., Gratuities

Reviewed By Marigold101

We have just completed our 8-day tour of Puglia with GoinItaly, guided by wonderful Gaetano Barrone. We were given the very best of service by a capable, knowledgeable and attentive tour leader. Gaetano goes out of his way to meet the needs of guests and takes genuine delight in sharing the country he knows so well. Highlights of the tour include great accommodation including a stay in a traditional Trollope in Alberobello. The tour included amazing food and wine experiences as well as visits to many wonderful churches, castles and beautiful Southern Italian towns. Highly recommend this company if you are planning to visit southern Italy.

4. 7 days tour PUGLIA & MATERA by train for solo travellers, backpackers, couples

Province of Lecce, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

This tour is ideal for those traveling alone or in couple and wants to visit the most beautiful places in Puglia with a low budget, using trains and other ecological means such as bicycles

Inclusions: 2 nights in Lecce (B&B Valigia or similar accomodation in the city center), 1 night in Monopoli BB 20 archi (or similar accomodation in the city center), 3 nights at Casa dei Venti B&B (or similar accomodation in the city center), Walking tour Lecce, Transfer in minivan from Monopoli to Alberobello and back, Walking tour Alberobello (UNESCO SITE), Street food tour in Bari by bike or rickshaw, Rickshaw tour in Trani, Transfer in minivan from Trani to Castel del Monte and back, Walking tour Castel del Monte (UNESCO SITE), Transfer in minivan from Bari to Matera and back, Walking tour Matera (UNESCO SITE)

Exclusions: City taxes where necessary (€1,50/2,00 per person per night in Alberobello and Lecce), Train tickets, Tickets for monuments where necessary, lunches and dinners

Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

5. Private tour and transfer Trani & Castel del Monte from Bari

Oriente Hotel Bari, Corso Cavour, 32, 70122 Bari BA, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

Private tour & transfer with departure from Bari. You can ask for pick up from you hotel or from another point of Bari by sending an e-mail

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour guide, Oil mill tour & oil tasting

Exclusions: Castel del Monte entrance ticket

Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

6. Bari - Trani by train and guided tour of Castel del Monte with transfer

76125 Trani, Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

If you have not come with this tour you can visit Trani and Castel del Monte in just one day, reaching Trani with Trenitalia and Castel del Monte trains with a minivan transfer. The package also includes two guided tours

Inclusions: Guided visit to Trani with tour guide, Transfer by minivan from Trani to Castel del Monte A / R, Guided tour of Castel del Monte with tour guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Train ticket, Entrance ticket to Castel del Monte € 10

Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

7. Abruzzo Bike & Wellness: Bicycle touring with a smile 5 days / 4 nights SELF-GUIDED

67031 Castel di Sangro, Province of L'Aquila, Italy Bikelife

Self-guided bike and wellness holiday, a Wellness-friendly proposal in the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park. A journey for those who want to experience days of sport and wellness, in contact with nature, immersed in history, to regain possession of their spaces, experiencing a journey of discovery through two regions: Abruzzo and Molise, on the highlands and along the Sangro. The rhythm of each day will be cadenced by the slow circular movement of the Wheels, by the sensations of well-being in the Spa, by the learning and knowledge of one's own body with Yoga, Pilates, Postural sessions and with nutritional insights. Each day will end with a cooking experience linked to the territory.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Spa entrances and lessons, TREKKING BIKE (only for the option BIKE INCLUDED), Luggage transport, Overnight in double room, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)

Exclusions: Lunches and drinks, City tax, Theft and damage insurance Bicycles, Everything not indicated as included, Single room surcharge

Reviewed By AnnaR5144

Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!

8. Abruzzo by E-bike - Journey through the most beautiful villages in Italy SELF-GUIDED weekend

67038 Scanno, Province of L'Aquila, Italy Sito

We could call it the Tour of the most beautiful villages in Italy, we could also call it the tour through the history of Italy, it will surely be the tour of beauty, with breathtaking landscapes, historic villages, curiosities that will make us understand the importance of these places in the history of Italy, from the Romans to the Middle Ages. We will also visit the first capital of Italy over 2000 years ago, where LIRA was forged for the first time! THE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS: Scanno lake The Sagittarius Gorges  San Domenico lake Cocullo - the land of snakes

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, E-Bike (with BIKE option INCLUDED), Luggage transport, Bike garage and small repairs area, Medical baggage insurance, GPX tracks, Overnight in double room

Exclusions: Transfer, City tax, Anything not expressly referred to as inclusion, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge

9. Historical tour cycle. Travel in secret Abruzzo 6 days / 5 nights SELF-GUIDED

67048 Rocca di Mezzo, Province of L'Aquila, Italy Bikelife

Abruzzo is rich in extraordinary historical / cultural testimonies, immersed in one of the most evocative landscape of the Apennines.The self-guided, ring route embraces part of the Peligna, Aterno and Tirino valleys, known for their archaeological and monumental heritage. We will touch L'Aquila, the Gran Sasso with its historic villages, the Peligna Valley with Sulmona and neighboring towns. Among the most characteristic places of faith are the Hermitages of S. Terenziano in Corfinio, of S.Venanzio in Raiano. But it is in medieval evidence that the itineraries best express their potential with churches, villages, castles, palaces and fountains of particular beauty, such as the Oratory of San Pellegrino which together with the Church of Santa Maria Assunta characterize the small center of Bominaco, while the monumentality of the Romanesque architecture of Abruzzo is testified by the church of S. Pelino in Corfinio. All this in the historical cycle tour, a secret journey in Abruzzo!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Luggage transport, TREKKING BIKE (only with the BIKE option INCLUDED), Overnight in double room, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)

Exclusions: Medical baggage insurance, City tax, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge, Everything not indicated as included

Reviewed By AnnaR5144

Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!

10. Walking tour Castel del Monte

Via Castel del Monte, 76123 Andria BT, Italy Martulli Viaggi

Discover with the Castel del Monte tour the fortress has always fascinated young and old with its beauty and its mysteries.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Private transportation, Tips, Entrance ticket Castel del Monte, Shuttle ticket

Reviewed By Ladyro_ro_13

We saw the two churches in a hurry and then our host disappeared. Nobody was there to open the door at the museum, even upon appointment. Rather visit Sassi at your iwn pace and get tickets as you arrive at the location. Not worth to buy the pass.

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