Yoga in Central Italy

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Take advantage of the Early Bird Airfares just released to Europe, and add a week in Abruzzo pure relaxation to your travels or add on a Sicilian Island Escape

YOGA in Central Italy – Nurture your Soul in the Nature of Abruzzo (Central and Northern Apennines)

Experience the tranquillity and magic of village Italy in the beautiful region of Abruzzo, home to national parks and ancient hilltop towns. Nurture your soul with daily yoga and meditation sessions and immerse yourself in the nature of the surrounding Apennines. Stay in an exquisitely restored 13th medieval monastery and experience the dolce vita with authentic food and wine of Abruzzo including visits to markets, meeting local producers as well as enjoying a fabulous hands on cooking class.

Tour Features:

	Exclusive small group travel - maximum 12 guests 8 days/ 7 nights tour of Abruzzo region Pick up and drop off from Rome, travel in private airconditioned minibus Daily yoga and meditation sessions with accredited and internationally recognised yoga instructor and  Australian physiotherapist Tamara James
	Itinerary most suitable for non yoga partners Visit local producers of fine Montepulciano wines, sumptuous pecorino sheep cheeses with accompanying tastings as well as producers of rare saffron Visits to traditional craftsmen of gold filagree jewellery Private cooking class with local Abruzzese ladies – create a 4 course menu
	Private guided walks in the Gran Sasso National Park. Visit hilltop villages with ancient churches, hidden castles and magnificent medieval art. Guided visits include Sulmona, Pacentro, Anversa degli Abruzzi, Scanno, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Roccacalascio, Castel del Monte and Campo Imperatore. Over 80% of meals are provided – wines included. Dine in slow food restaurants with fine Italian cuisine and home cooked traditional Abruzzese dishes. All meals feature seasonal, local and fresh ingredients. Al fresco picnic is also included.
	Welcome and farewell drinks included. Vegetarian diets or other dietary requirements catered for Unpack only once in the week and stay in a beautifully restored medieval monastery with all modern amenities Personally guided and escorted by multilingual tour leader Luciana Masci

2011 Tour Dates and Costs:

YOGA in ABRUZZO
AUD$4800.00 pp twin share (AUD$870.00 single supplement)
Tours depart from Rome - 8 days/ 7 nights. Max 12 guests
September 18 – 25
Latest Dates for Local Abruzzo Tours 2011 :

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ABSOLUTELY ABRUZZO TOURS
2011 DATES
ALONG THE SHEPHERDS TRACKS
AUD $4700.00 pp twin share (AUD$870.00 single supplement)
Tours depart from Rome - 8 days/ 7 nights. Max 12 guests
May 19 - 26
June 26 - July 3
Sept 25 – Oct 2

MEDIEVAL MAGIC of ABRUZZO
AUD$4700.00 pp twin share (AUD$870.00 single supplement)
Tours depart from Rome - 8 days/ 7 nights. Max 12 guests
May 29 – June 5
July 31- Aug 7 (with medieval joust)

GOURMET GETAWAY - Wine and Dine in the Apennines-
AUD $2200.00 pp twin share (AUD$370.00 single supplement)
4 days/ 3 nights. Departs from Pescara Airport/Station. Max 6 guests
July 13 – 16
July 20 – 23
Aug 25 -28
Oct 12 -15

HILLTOP HIKES IN THE APENNINES
Price: AUD $4350 per person (AUD$ 670.00 single supplement)
Departs from Pescara Airport/Station - 7 days/ 6 nights. Max 12 guests
July 4 - 10
Sept 5 - 11

A TASTE OF ABRUZZO – Cookery Week
AUD$4500.00 pp twin share (AUD$740.00 single supplement)
Departs from Pescara Airport/Station - 7 days/ 6 nights. Max 6 guests
May 9 – 15 Spring Menu
Oct 4 – 10 Autumn menu


SICILIAN ISLAND ESCAPE – Explore the Aeolian Islands
AUD $3995.00 pp twin share (AUD $630 single supplement)
Ex Salina. Max 12 guests
Tours depart from Salina, Aeolian Islands. 6 days/ 5 nights
June 11 –16
Sept 3-8

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