The concept of the “Borgo Villaggio” is when the town makes itself available to the traveller to spend a whole week with its inhabitants. Enjoy meeting locals in a truly authentic way, enjoying local cuisine and nature whilst also discovering art, history and culture. You'll be immersed in village life in a sustainable way: this is slow travel at its best. This tour is particularly suitable for families and groups of friends, but of course equally adaptable for couples as well. It has been designed to run Saturday to Saturday.
Day 1 - Roma Airport, Arpino
- Pick up your rental car from Rome Airport
- Self-drive from Rome Airport to Arpino
- Meet your "Cicero"
- Welcome to Arpino
- Experience 'Naturally Arpino' by Cristina
- Typical dinner by Cristina
Day 2 - Arpino
- Arpino's weekly market
- 'Vincenzo's Passion', the first 'Farmer' of Ciociaria: the land, books, oil and wine
- Self-drive from Arpino to Castro dei Volsci
- "Botteghe (shops) of Queen Camilla"
- Self-drive from Castro dei Volsci to Arpino
Day 3 - Arpino
- "Mani in Pasta": Sandra's Recipes
- Time at leisure in Arpino
Day 4 - Arpino
- Grand tour of Ciociaria, to discover the territory
- Lunch in a typical medieval tavern
Day 5 - Arpino
- "The Path of the Cyclops" country walk
- Lunch "A meal with the Cyclops!"
Day 6 - Arpino
- Grand Tour in Ciociaria: from Cicerone to De Sica and Mastroianni
- Arpino's weekly market
- Lunch "A meal in Val di Comino!"
- Farm Experience "The secrets of the Romantic Way of Ciociaria"
Day 7 - Arpino
- Treasure Hunt
- Time at leisure in Arpino
- Farewell dinner
Day 8 - Roma Airport
- Arrivederci Italia!
- Self-drive from Arpino to Rome Airport
We believe that the best time to go to Italy is during spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) as the temperatures are comfortable and you don't have to navigate the summer crowds. Summer is a very popular time to visit, coinciding with the european school holidays, and the tourist hot spots of Rome, Tuscany and Naples are precisely that... hot! Of course, bear in mind that Italy is a long and slender country, meaning seasons in the north vary with seasons in the south. Winter in the more southerly regions of Italy is still a pleasant time to visit, while winter in the far north of the country is cold and wet. Summer in the mountains of the north can also be very pleasant and not too hot. Speak to your local expert if you want any advice on what the weather will be like when you are planning to visit as it really does vary by region.
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