Abruzzo Virtual Tour: On the Trail of Medieval Monasteries and Mountain Towns

Tour Overview

“Forte e gentile,” strong and kind – this is the age-old description of the inhabitants of the far-flung region of Abruzzo, one of the few places in Italy that is still little known to visitors from beyond the peninsula. From the highest peak in the Apennine mountains, down unspoiled hills to the soft sands of the Adriatic shore far below, Abruzzo has a unique culture and identity all its own. Traditional ways of life live on here, far from the cares of the modern world. On our evocative virtual tour we’ll be following the age-old and weathered paths of the local shepherds as they herd their sheep in the seasonal migration known as the transumanza, the backbone of Abruzzo’s economy for more than 3,000 years. Join Thomas on this fascinating journey to learn about life on the trail, visiting still-thriving medieval monasteries, spectacular mountain towns and much more along the way. We’ll end our time together in Chieti, the cultural capital of the region since before the rise of Rome, and sample some of the delights on offer in this determined and resilient town in the heart of provincial Italy. Book your place on our Abruzzo virtual tour today to discover one of the true unspoiled corners of Italy!

If the day of the week or start time of this group tour doesn't work for you, please email us at office@througheternity.com to arrange a suitable alternative date.

Tour Description

Meet your Guide: Thomas

Hi, I’m Thomas. A native of Florida, I studied History in the United States and France, Art History in France and Italy, and Archaeology in Italy. I am one of four brothers, one of many Tolkien fans, and one of very few native English-speaking licensed tour guides in Rome, where I have lived and worked with Through Eternity Tours since 2006. My particular interests are medieval history, Baroque painting, pork products, tasty cakes, and full-figured red wines. I speak English, French, Italian, a smattering of Spanish, and a few German swear words.

What Exactly is a Through Eternity Virtual Tour?  

The world of travel might be on hold right now, but just because we're all staying at home to help the world overcome a common enemy doesn't mean we have to put our wanderlust on the back burner. Frustrated with not being able to get our travel fix, we decided to transform our award-winning tours into immersive virtual experiences, meaning you can still explore Italy’s spectacular archaeological sites and jaw-dropping museums from the comfort of your own home. 

* Please note that the booking times are in US Eastern Standard Time and Rome, Italy CET is 6 hours ahead * 

Fun and informative, our virtual tours take the form of online real-time presentations led by our expert guides. Combining videos, high-definition photos and more, our guides will be sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with you on these interactive walkthroughs of Italy’s most fascinating sites. The live format of our virtual tours means you’ll be able to ask your guide anything you wish, just like on a normal tour. We really believe it's the next best thing to being here!

As a sign of our gratitude to those who are on the front line fighting the Coronavirus, we would be more than happy to invite all first responders, health workers and NHS workers to join our Virtual Tours for free. Please message our office staff directly!

Please note that the proceeds from our online tours go directly to our guides, providing them with a valuable lifeline in these tough times for the world of travel. Thank you for your support! 

 

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