Adventures through Ciociaria and Molise in the Wild Heart of Italy.
Antica Travel Co. has announced a newly-developed itinerary for its Ciociaria Cultural Travel Experiences commencing from May 2025. The itinerary features boutique accommodation in a lovingly-restored 19th century Belle Époque villa, stepping out into the main piazza of one of Ciociaria’s most charming villages and encircled by the walls of a 1,000 year old castle.
Hosted by Paolo & Kelly Picarazzi of award-winning cultural dining experiences Antica Australis & Antica Travel Co. cultural travel experiences, the immersive 7-night/8-day cultural travel experiences will take curious and cultured travellers through the undiscovered regions of Ciociaria & Molise in central Italy. Just an hour south of Rome, these experiences will transport you into another world and way of life that you will find hard to leave.
Guests will be staying in a restored 19th century Belle Époque villa in the charming tiny village of Picinisco in the Val di Comino (Comino Valley) wrapped in the arms of the Apennines. The itinerary includes a day of exploring the Comino Valley’s cheesemakers & winemakers, day trips to nearby towns and villages for locally-guided tours of 8-15th century frescoes and ancient archaeological sites, a countryside cycling adventure by e:bike, as well as several incomparable local fine-dining restaurant dining experiences plus more traditional locanda-style dining. A cooking class with a local Chef focusing on the secrets of Roman cuisine, a ricotta cheesemaking course with one of the region’s best cheesemakers and a magical mystery tour to the nearby remote region of Molise are adventure highlights.
The itinerary also includes a secret private dining experience in a farmhouse hosted by Paolo & Kelly Picarazzi of Antica Australis.
Antica Travel Co’s ‘Ciociaria Cultural Travel Experiences’ in May & September 2025 are now all fully booked. Reservation enquiries are open for May & September 2026.