{"id":2529,"date":"2024-09-24T15:48:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terramane.it\/?post_type=pacchetti_gal&#038;p=2529"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:48:04","slug":"the-valley-of-the-stone-giants","status":"publish","type":"pacchetti_gal","link":"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/pacchetti_gal\/the-valley-of-the-stone-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley of the Stone Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Immerse yourself in the rich culture and authentic flavors of Terram\u00e0ne: a tour that takes you on a journey to discover Italy\u2019s most renowned sanctuary and Romanesque Benedictine abbeys, true spiritual havens scattered throughout the region, perfect to be experienced in a group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong> &#8211; Morning arrival in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/comuni\/giulianova\/\">Giulianova<\/a><\/strong>. The tour begins with a guided visit to the <strong>Sanctuary of Madonna dello Splendore<\/strong> and the historic upper town, accompanied by an expert guide.Next, transfer to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/comuni\/notaresco\/\">Notaresco<\/a> <\/strong>for lunch, which includes a visit to the ancient icehouse (neviera). The afternoon features a guided tour of Notaresco&#8217;s historic center and the <a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/poi\/san-clemente-al-vomano-discovering-a-fascinating-benedictine-abbey-in-notaresco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Church of San Clemente al Vomano<\/strong><\/a>. The day ends with the arrival in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/comuni\/pineto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pineto<\/a> <\/strong>and check-in at a 3-star hotel, followed by dinner featuring local specialties and an overnight stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> &#8211; Depart for a guided tour of the village of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/poi\/mutignano-the-historical-roots-of-pineto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mutignano<\/a><\/strong>. Afterward, head to the coast at Pineto for a visit to an olive mill, with a <strong>tasting of olive oils<\/strong> and local products. Continue with a guided tour of a bo<strong>tanical garden in Morro d\u2019Oro<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll learn about medicinal herbs and their uses, concluding with a tasting of aromatic beverages. For groups larger than 20, a distillation workshop for essential oils can be arranged. The day concludes with a visit to the <strong>Abbey of Santa Maria di Propezzano<\/strong> in Morro d\u2019Oro, followed by a return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 3<\/strong> &#8211; Depart for a guided visit to the pre-Romanesque <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/poi\/in-santomero-the-thousand-year-old-church-of-santa-maria-a-vico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Church of Santa Maria a Vico in Sant\u2019Omero<\/a><\/strong>. Next, transfer to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/terramane.it\/en\/comuni\/torano-nuovo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torano Nuovo<\/a><\/strong> for a visit to a winery, including <strong>wine tastings<\/strong> paired with local delicacies such as bread, olive oil, cheese, and cured meats. The tour ends with the group&#8217;s return journey.<\/p>\n<p>The package includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 overnight stays with breakfast at a 3-star hotel<\/li>\n<li>1 lunch at a traditional local restaurant<\/li>\n<li>1 tasting of olive oils and local products<\/li>\n<li>1 guided visit to a botanical garden with an explanation of essential oil distillation and a recreational tasting of natural aromatic beverages<\/li>\n<li>2 dinners<\/li>\n<li>1 winery visit with a tasting paired with local products<\/li>\n<li>Tour guide for visits to: Giulianova and the Sanctuary of Madonna dello Splendore, Notaresco and the Church of San Clemente al Vomano, the village of Mutignano, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Propezzano in Morro d\u2019Oro, and the Church of Santa Maria a Vico in Sant\u2019Omero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The package does not include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tourist tax<\/li>\n<li>All transfers (available upon request)<\/li>\n<li>Meals not included in the package<\/li>\n<li>Tips, extras, and anything not specified under &#8220;The package includes&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Price:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact tour operator or travel agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A journey to the center of spirituality in the heart of the green hills of Abruzzo. 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