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Cultural trip

A fresh experience

A journey of about ten days to a foreign country, to get to know and confront with a different culture and see the world from a new perspective.

ICT is for anyone who wants to get to know the local customs of another part of the world.

If you want to experience an unforgettable summer and want to discover the beauty of central Italy, our stay in Abruzzo proposal is ideal for getting to know a region that has much to offer. Just a few kilometres away you will find: beautiful historical towns where you can stroll among many typical shops, clubs and tourist attractions, and enjoy the beaches of the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains.

Explore the heart of Italy and discover Mediterranean customs

Come and discover our characteristic medieval town in the heart of Abruzzo. You will get to know different cultures and areas and admire beautiful historic cities such as Rome, Bari, Naples and other small towns. You can explore the Abruzzo National Park, dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, and delight in the local cuisine during our guided excursions.

New experience

Join us for an extraordinary experience that will allow you to grow personally, meet new Italian friends and listen to the sound of a musical language in one of the most fascinating places in Italy. You will discover Italian culture by taking place in local events, museum visits and exciting excursions to the most beautiful attractions in Abruzzo and central Italy.

Why should you choose our holiday?

This holiday is based on a good and simple quality of life. Our staff members are qualified in teaching Italian for foreigners so they will guide you step by step making your stay familiar, fun and engaging. You will not only learn about some aspects of Italian life, but you will live it. Experiencing local customs, you will be able to immerse yourself in one of the most engaging culture in the world: the Italian culture.

Thank you for visiting our region.

The Abruzzo region will be a surprise, sea and mountains in one place

National Parks

Lakes

Km of coastlines

Km of cycle path on the Adriatic coast

Cultural vacation: why do it?

A ten-day trip to a foreign country to see the world from a new perspective, practice a different language and learn a different culture.

Living the habits of the town

Connect with the daily life of the town and the Abruzzo region, its inhabitants and their habits.

Cultural Support

We will help you understand and respect the local culture, including local ways of behavior and social rules.

Making new friends

Another interesting aspect of a cultural holiday is the possibility of meeting new people and making new friends. This is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a native environment with curiosity and learning new things!

Going beyond your comfort zones

A trip abroad puts us to the test in ways we often can’t predict. How to taste new and unknown foods or confront with a different life system from that present in your city. To test oneself is the way to gain more self-confidence and to know oneself better. But its away to discover your own limits and learn to accept them, acquiring a different approach to life.

Your stay in Italy

10 days in Italy in sprig, summer or autumn

  • Destination: Atessa (CH), Abruzzo region
  • Holiday duaration: 10 days
  • Cultural experiences: Visits to museums, nature parks, experiential activities (making pasta, pottery, sewing, etc.), .
  • Excursions: Rome, Naples, Bari
  • Location: Hostel, B&B, Hotel
  • Activities planned: Theme evenings, local festivals and much more!.
  • Bonuses: 4 x 50-minute Italian lessons

Example of the programme

    10 Nights:

  • 1st: Arrival in Rome and airport reception, transfer to Atessa and accommodation in Hotel-Hostel-B&B.
  • 2nd: Visit to pasta Factory and learn how to make homemade pasta.
  • 3rd: Day trip to Roma.
  • 4th: Italian lesson and free afternoon time.
  • 5th: Day trip along Adriatic coast, walking tour in Vasto and fish dinner in a local reastaurant.
  • 6th: Day trip to Naples.
  • 7th: Italian lesson in the morning and shopping in Pescara.
  • 8th: Day trip to Gargano coast.
  • 9th: Visit to olive farm, free afternoon in town.
  • 10th: Departure to Rome airport.

WELCOME TO ATESSA

Atessa is a Medieval town in the province of Chieti, in the south of Abruzzo, a region in the center-eastern Italy. The origin of Atessa dates back to the fifth century. The town preserves the beatiful historical center in 13th century. You can also admire the cathedral of Saint Leucio an example of gothic and baroque style and many other ancient sights. It's close to Maiella mountains, about 50 km road trip that connects the two main provinces (Chieti and L'Aquila) of Abruzzo, and in the same time very close to the sea, about 25 km roud trip from the Trabocchi Coast.

See the structures where you will be hosted

Accommodation in Atessa is selected with care and attention so that you will feel comfortable and at home during your stay inItaly!

  • All
  • Hostel-B&B "Il Castello"
  • Restaurant "Al Duca"
  • Pizzeria "L'Arco"
  • Pool & Gym "Sinergie Sportive"
  • Classes

Il Castello - pic 1

HOSTEL-B&B "IL CASTELLO"

Al Duca - pic 1

RESTAURANT "AL DUCA"

L'Arco - pic 1

PIZZERIA "L'ARCO"

Sport Village - pic 1

POOL & GYM "SPORT VILLAGE"

Class - pic 1

CLASSROOM - LIBRARY

Al Duca - pic 2

RESTAURANT "AL DUCA"

Sport Village - pic 2

POOL & GYM "SPORT VILLAGE"

Il Castello - pic 2

HOSTEL-B&B "IL CASTELLO"

L'Arco - pic 2

PIZZERIA "L'ARCO"

Class - pic 2

CLASSROOM - LIBRARY

L'Arco - pic 3

PIZZERIA "L'ARCO"

Il Castello - pic 3

HOSTEL-B&B "IL CASTELLO"

Sport Village - pic 3

POOL & GYM "SPORT VILLAGE"

Class - pic 3

CLASSROOM - LIBRARY

Al Duca - pic 3

RESTAURANT "AL DUCA"

Discover ATESSA and the Abruzzo region

Video gallery

1. ATESSA, its people, its places and especially its character!

Today Atessa is known in Italy and abroad mainly for its production area with high industrial impact, but it is not only this.
In fact, Atessa is a village of Abruzzo that is located in the lower valley of the Sangro river and winds on a crescent-shaped relief. The origins of the village date back to after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, around the VIII-IX century, probably from the fusion of two settlements, Ate and Tixa.

2. From the sea to the mountain in a few kilometers.

Abruzzo is a truly multifaceted region that thanks to its climate and its different landscapes can conquer visitors at any time of the year.
Mountains, countryside, sea, ancient villages and castles and traditions, a nature that surprises. This is Abruzzo.

3. The Province of Chieti

is a land that boasts the unparalleled privilege of possessing, in the same territorial area, an incredible variety of resources ranging from nature reserves to sanctuaries and historic centers, from archaeological areas to hills, the countryside, the mountain, the soft sand and the evocative and timeless "overflows". You can define a mosaic territory, starting from its geographical aspect: in a few kilometers you pass from the sea coast to the peaks of the central-eastern Apennines, in a continuous ups and downs between parallel valleys and rarely flat countryside.

4. The Trabocchi Coast

corresponds to the Adriatic coast of the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), is a coast of 70 kilometers from Ortona to San Salvo of which about 40km are also equipped with a path accessible only by bicycles and pedestrians. It includes a series of creeks and cliffs under the hills that end to the Adriatic Sea marked by the spread of Trabocco - a fishing machine resting on stilts.

5. Majella Natural Park

The mountains of the Majella massif in spring wear their most beautiful and multicolored dress: the bright green of the young leaves, the first blooms that punctuate white, yellow, blue and purple meadows and undergrowth, the peaks of the mountains still slightly whitewashed.

6. Vasto and Punta Aderci nature reserve

Overlooking what is called the Gulf of Gold, or an extensive crescent-shaped bay characterized by golden sand, Vasto is famous for being one of the most characteristic places of Abruzzo.Among the beaches of Vasto are the most beautiful coastlines of Abruzzo, awarded also among the most beautiful beaches in Italy. The sea of the Punta Aderci Nature Reserve is clean and very clear surrounded by a wild and unspoilt nature.

7. Pescara

Pescara, in addition to being the most populated city of Abruzzo and the most commercial Abruzzo, is also an exclusive tourist destination on the Adriatic Sea, but less than an hour from the highest peaks of the Apennines. Here you can find picturesque outdoor restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, but also bike paths along the sea and many events that make this city dynamic and fun.

8. Fara San Martino

A typical village of the Abruzzo mountains. Fara San Martino, is immersed in the wonderful natural setting of the Majella National Park. Many call it the "world capital of pasta", thanks to the historic presence of the famous pasta factories De Cecco, Delverde and Cocco that export their unparalleled products, all over the world.

Price & Fee

The fee includes

  • ROME: assistance on arrival and transfer to/from Atessa
  • Accomodation in Residence with free wi-fi in centre of town
  • All activities as scheduled in the program
  • Assistance from local staff
  • Accompanying person from Italy for the entire trip and stay
  • Medical assistance
  • Customised bag
  • Insurance policy
  • VAT

Conditions

  • General requirements
  • Pratical info
  • Online subscription
  • Travel and transfer

Our vision

Our vision is to offer to all the participants our vacation program to enjoy an experience of living in a cultural context different from your usual habitat. We strive to create a stimulating and educational environment, allowing an immersion into a new culture and different language.

Claudia

Teacher

Explore the world through words and comparison: learn about Italian customs and traditions firsthand!
We want to create meaningful bonds between people, promoting intercultural dialogue, knowledge of different environments and customs, fostering friendship and exchange of experiences. We want each participant to return to his or her country with fond memories and the knowledge that he or she has “witnessed” the daily unfolding of millennia-old culture such as that of Italy.
And why not? To acquire a strengthened open-mindedness for the new opportunities that the future may hold by surprising us.

Mariagrazia

Teacher

From words to passion: discover the charm of the habits and sound of the Italian language in the heart of Italy!
We believe in a world where knowledge and openness to other cultures can unite people and enrich their lives. Our commitment is to help realize this reality by offering a holiday that will inspire, educate and improve the person.

Luigi

Musician

As a musician, I can say with certainty that the Italian language is undoubtedly one of song and poetry.
With our proposed vacation, we want to inspire personal growth through experiences that foster interaction with locals, appreciation of local cuisine, and understanding of the culture, traditions and character of the city of Atessa.
We will support participants in every aspect of their experience, from arrival to logistical assistance, to ensure a beautiful and peaceful stay.

Contact

Write us for your every need

Address

C.so Vittorio Emanuele II, 13

66041 Atessa (Chieti), Italy

Email Us

info@italianstudytrip.com

Open Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00AM - 05:00PM