8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS WITH TRAIN TICKETS INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT STAYS IN 4★ HOTELS IN PESCARA AND SULMONA.
DAY 1: PESCARA
Between majestic mountains and a crystal-clear sea, Abruzzo is a land that amazes with its variety of landscapes and the richness of its traditions. Here, ancient villages alternate with lively towns, natural parks preserve a unique biodiversity, and tables are filled with authentic flavors, from high-altitude cheeses to fresh Adriatic seafood dishes. A region of strong identity, it welcomes travelers with the warm hospitality of its people and the thrill of authentic experiences in every season of the year.
Arrival in Pescara and hotel check-in.
DAY 2: PESCARA
Modern and dynamic, Pescara is the seaside heart of Abruzzo, with kilometers of golden beaches, an elegant promenade, and a lively nightlife. The city center, with its boutiques and cafés, also houses the Gabriele D’Annunzio Birthplace Museum and the Ponte del Mare, a contemporary symbol of the city.
Included experience: Guided tour of Pescara
Discover Pescara starting from the Gabriele D’Annunzio Birthplace Museum, a dive into the life and works of the famous poet. Continue with the Museum of the People of Abruzzo, where traditions, costumes, and local stories come to life, and finish with a pleasant walk on the Ponte del Mare, an iconic city landmark offering spectacular views of the coast.
Overnight in Pescara.
DAY 3: VASTO, ORTONA, PESCARA
Starting from Pescara, discover the charm of the Adriatic coast with historic villages, breathtaking views, and maritime traditions. From Vasto, an elegant seaside city, to Ortona, with its Aragonese Castle and iconic trabocchi, guided experiences, walks, mini-cruises, and cycling routes let you fully enjoy the beauty and flavors of coastal Abruzzo.
Suggested train departure: Vasto
Train departure to Vasto (about 1h)
Perched on a natural terrace overlooking the Adriatic, Vasto is an elegant fishing village and noble city of art. Its cobbled streets lead to lively squares and ancient churches, while the gaze stretches across the coastal trabocchi and turquoise waters. The historic center preserves Renaissance palaces, flowered balconies, and views that exude sea and tradition.
Suggested experiences:
Guided tour of Vasto with tasting
Walk with a local guide through Piazza Rossetti, the Castello Caldoresco, the Cathedral of San Giuseppe, and the Belvedere viewpoints. The tour ends with a tasting of local seafood specialties and wines to savor the essence of the city.
Mini-cruise along the Costa dei Trabocchi
Panoramic navigation along the scenic Costa dei Trabocchi, with coastal views and the iconic fishing platforms dotting the shoreline. Admire Vasto from the sea and enjoy a toast with Abruzzo wine accompanied by local snacks, immersed in the colors and scents of the Adriatic.
Suggested train departure: Ortona
Train departure to Ortona (about 30min)
Overlooking a spectacular stretch of coast, Ortona hosts the Aragonese Castle suspended over the sea and a historic city center. It is the ideal starting point to discover the trabocchi, ancient fishing machines now transformed into panoramic restaurants.
Suggested experiences:
Guided tour of the Aragonese Castle and Ortona’s historic center
Walk through picturesque alleys and seaside views, stopping at the Aragonese Castle, a city icon, and visit historic churches, including the Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, which preserves the saint’s relics.
Guided walk along the Costa dei Trabocchi
Scenic itinerary along sea-view paths, ancient wooden piers, and hidden coves to discover the magic of a coast where nature meets maritime tradition.
Discover the coastal beauty of Abruzzo by bike
A cycling route along the scenic Adriatic coast, with breathtaking views and authentic villages. Starting from Ortona, with its historic Aragonese Castle overlooking the sea, pedal along peaceful panoramic roads to reach San Vito, a hidden gem with enchanting beaches and relaxed atmospheres.
Cycling tour along the Costa dei Trabocchi with lunch
A panoramic two-wheel journey along seascapes and ancient wooden piers suspended over the water. The experience ends with a typical lunch in an authentic trabocco, tasting freshly caught fish dishes with sea views.
Overnight in Pescara.
DAY 4: SULMONA
Train departure from Pescara to Sulmona (approx. 1h50min). Check-in at the hotel.
Nestled among the mountains of the Majella National Park, Sulmona is a gem of art and tradition. Famous for its colorful sugared almonds, it boasts a perfectly preserved medieval historic center, rich in churches, historic palaces, and the scenic Piazza Garibaldi.
Included experience:
Walking tour of medieval Sulmona
Guided stroll through the ancient streets of Sulmona, where historic fountains, centuries-old arches, and hidden alleys tell stories of a past rich in art and tradition. A journey into the medieval heart of the city, among fascinating monuments and atmospheric corners.
Overnight in Sulmona.
DAY 5: SULMONA
Starting from the heart of the Abruzzo Apennines, Sulmona offers unique experiences blending tradition, taste, and nature. From the city’s typical sweets to the spectacular landscapes of the Majella National Park, excursions, trekking, and historic train journeys allow you to discover the culture and wonders of this millenary city.
Suggested experiences:
Visit and tasting at the confetti factory
Discover Sulmona’s confectionery tradition with a guided tour of one of its historic confetti factories. Admire the artisanal process and taste the different varieties of this local symbol, accompanied by explanations of its origins and curiosities.
Historic train excursion on the Transiberiana d’Italia (Saturdays and Sundays)
A journey back in time aboard a historic train, through breathtaking landscapes that change with altitude: green valleys, stone villages, and enchanted plateaus. Along the route, the train slows down to allow you to admire unique views and take postcard-worthy photos, reaching the heart of the Abruzzo Apennines.
Guided trekking in the Majella National Park
An immersive experience in Abruzzo’s “Mother Mountain,” along panoramic trails, hidden hermitages, and wild nature that preserves millenary stories. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will cross forests, plateaus, and valleys, with opportunities to spot local wildlife and discover the pastoral culture that shaped this territory.
Overnight in Sulmona.
DAY 6: L’AQUILA, SULMONA
From Sulmona, departure by train to L’Aquila (about 1h). The city offers guided tours of the historic center, including squares, churches, and main monuments, and tastings of local specialties such as Abruzzo arrosticini. All excursions are suggested and bookable.
Suggested experiences:
Guided tour of L’Aquila historic center
Discover L’Aquila with a local guide who will lead you through elegant squares, picturesque streets, and the city’s main landmarks. From the heart of Piazza Duomo to the majestic Basilica of San Bernardino and the imposing Forte Spagnolo, each stop reveals fascinating stories, legends, and curiosities.
Tasting of Abruzzo arrosticini
A culinary experience dedicated to the region’s signature dish: sheep arrosticini. In a rustic restaurant, enjoy perfectly grilled skewers accompanied by homemade bread, local extra virgin olive oil, and a glass of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Overnight in Sulmona.
DAY 7: PESCARA
Departure by train to Pescara (about 1h50min). Check-in at the hotel.
Suggested experiences:
Street Food Tour in Pescara
Discover the authentic flavors of Pescara while walking through the city center. Taste local specialties such as cheeses, cured meats, sweets, and more, accompanied by typical Abruzzo wines. A flavorful and lively experience combining culture, tradition, and conviviality in a single food-focused route.
Overnight in Pescara.
DAY 8: PESCARA
Breakfast at the hotel*. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
• 4★ hotels with overnight stay and breakfast in the indicated locations (or equivalent-category hotels in nearby areas)
• Arrival and departure transfers included within a maximum radius of 30 km
• Second-class railway tickets for the trains expressly indicated as included in the travel itinerary (any changes, alternative trains, or suggested transfers are not included, unless otherwise indicated).
• Excursions specifically listed in the program (optional or suggested excursions are not included)
Important note: The excursions included in the package may be rescheduled depending on the client’s arrival day.
• Arrival and departure flights to Italy
• Tourist tax (city tax)
• Porters, tips, extras and personal expenses
• Activities and excursions not included
• Assistance and optional cancellation insurance upon request
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the section “The Rate Includes”
The tour is available exclusively with an English-, Spanish-, Portuguese-, or Italian-speaking guide.
The structure of the trip is to be considered a suggestion based on the selected destination. The itinerary can be customized according to personal preferences, subject to the activities included in the program and the planned transfers.
Note: for any need or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Back to homepage Reload pageBased on Law 7850, date 29.07.1994 “The Civil Code of the Republic of Albania” amended, Law 9734, date 14.05.2007 “On Tourism” amended and other effective legislation.
1. Preamble
1.1. VAS DMC (hereinafter “the agency”) is the first Albanian tour operator which offers vacations all year long. The agency operates with highly qualified staff and a long experience in the service field.
1.2. The agency operates with a network composed of 550 member agencies based in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia and offers accommodation in more than 100,000 hotels worldwide.
1.3. The agency offers its services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The offices’ working hours are open from Monday to Saturday, from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm.
2. Definitions
2.1. In this agreement, the following terms will be explained as:
2.1.1. Agency: Registered legal entity which offers, finds and makes possible touristic travel, travel tickets of different types of transportation and tickets to sport, music and showbiz events, in exchange of a fee.
2.1.2. Reservation or booking: the act of ordering or guarding a product like travel, accommodation or package tour. This is done by the agency, with a request from the client.
2.1.3. Reservation or booking is done through the online page www.albtoursd.com, through the contact with one of the offices of the agency or through the contact with one of the members of the agency.
2.1.4. Confirmation:a) The verification of the availability of a reservation or booking, orb) the final agreement by the means of which the client liquidates the obligations toward the agency and the agency guards with a final act the reservation or booking of the client.
2.1.5. Hotel: An establishment or a connected group of establishments, independent from any other construction, with no fewer than 6 rooms, within a single piece of land, in which accommodation, complementary services and commodity are offered for the public by a qualified staff.
2.1.6. Reimbursement: The amount of money the agency is obliged to return to the client in case of nonfulfillment of the agreement on the part of the agency without any reasonable cause or if the reasons stated in this document are present.
2.1.7. Package tour: The prepared combination of services, which is sold or offered for sale and which covers a period of time longer than 24 hours or which includes one night of accommodation. The package tour includes two or more components such as:a) Transportationb) Accommodationc) Other touristic services, independent from the transportation and accommodation. These services constitute a considerable amount of the package and they are included in the prepared combination and are billed or invoiced separately.
3. Obligations of the agency
3.1. The staff of the agency is obliged to explain all offers for which the client has expressed an interest. The staff, within the opening hours and in the way set in this agreement, is obliged to answer all questions and requests of the client.
3.2. The staff of the agency is obliged to explain the procedure to be followed in order for the tour to take place, according to the client’s request. One of the procedures is also the preparing of the documents that the client must present to the agency.
3.3. The staff of the agency is obliged to answer in the best possible way to the needs of the client regarding the reservation of the hotel, the transportation etc. If the client has chosen one of the packages prepared by the agency, the staff will answer only for the hotel and transportation set in the package.
3.4. If the request is made within the limits set in this agreement, the staff of the agency is obliged to enable a change in the accommodation according to the requests of the client. If this change comprises a financial cost, this cost is to be borne by the client.
3.5. If the request is made within the limits set in this agreement, the staff of the agency is obliged to enable a change in the transportation according to the requests of the client. If this change comprises a financial cost, this cost is to be borne by the client.
3.6. The agency declares to be responsible for every offer made public in the online page www.albtoursd.com, in the brochures and catalogs produced by the agency and for every offer advertised by the staff of the agency.
3.7. The agency is not responsible for the condition of the hotel rooms if they are not in the condition in which they appear in the official hotel online page or for the actions and behavior of the hotel staff in the destination chosen by the client.
3.8. The agency is not responsible for the cancellation of the tour in case of major force, natural causes, people’s protest or declaration of war in the destination chosen by the client and for every accident that happens as a result of these causes. The solution will be achieved with an agreement between the agency and the client.
3.9. The agency is not responsible for the damage or loss of luggage or personal items in the plane, airport, port, ship or hotel.
3.10. The agency is responsible for the damage or loss of luggage or personal items in the means of transportation offered by the agency for the transportation of the client from and to the airport or port or for the city tour.
4. Rights of the agency
4.1. The agency reserves the right to ask every necessary document for the realization and the reservation of the tour.
4.2. The agency reserves the right to receive, in the way set in this agreement, every payment that the client owes.
4.3. The agency reserves the right to cancel a reservation if the client does not liquidate all payments as set in this agreement.
4.4. In case of cancellation, the agency reserves the right to withhold from the amount paid by the client, expenses and commissions which are made prior to the cancellation.
5. Obligations of the client
5.1. The client is obliged to liquidate all payments according to this agreement.
5.2. The client is obliged to be present at the departure in the time and day set by the agency.
5.3. The client is obliged to give the exact number of participants in the tour if the client is responsible for the group.
5.4. The client is obliged to declare if animals are to participate in the tour.
5.5. The client is obliged to declare if underage people are to participate in the tour. Underage people that travel in the presence of other people are to take a proxy by both the parents.
6. Rights of the client
6.1. The client has the right to profit by the offer made by the agency, according to the data given by the staff.
6.2. The client has the right to ask all information on the tour. This is to be done during the opening hours of the agency and according to the terms set in this agreement.
6.3. The client has the right to ask for a reimbursement in case of cancellation of the tour, change in the hotel or the transportation or in case of nonfulfillment of the agreement on the part of the agency without any reasonable cause or if the reasons stated in this document are present.
7. Deadlines
7.1. The deadline for a reservation or booking is at least 14 days prior to the date set for the tour. The agency is not responsible if, even within this deadline, there are no vacancies in the hotel or in the means of transportation.
7.2. Cancellation deadline
7.2.1. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself 21 days or more prior to the tour, the client is reimbursed the full amount paid to the agency. The agency reserves the right to withhold from the amount paid by the client, expenses and commissions which are made prior to the cancellation. Expenses include the bank fee when payment is made via credit or debit card.
7.2.2. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself 10 to 20 days prior to the tour, the client is to bear transfer fees and 50% of administration expenses. Expenses include the bank fee when payment is made via credit or debit card.
7.2.3. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself 4 to 9 days prior to the tour, the client is to bear transfer fees and 70% of the administration expenses. Expenses include the bank fee when payment is made via credit or debit card.
7.2.4. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself in less than 3 days prior to the tour, the client will not profit any reimbursement.
7.2.5. If the client is not present or leaves the tour before the date set by the agency, the client will not profit any reimbursement.
7.3. Cancellation procedures In order for the cancellation to be valid, the client must complete a required form found in the offices of the agency. The client must be present personally or be represented by a member of the group registered to travel with the client. In this case, the client must call the agency to confirm the cancellation, while the representative of the group is still in the office.
8. Price and payment
8.1. Setting the price: The price made public in the online page www.albtoursd.com, or the price given by the staff of the agency is the final price of the offer or package.
8.2. Responsibility of the agency in case of change in price
8.2.1. The agency is not responsible for the change in the final price if this change is made by the hotel, in case of an increase in taxes to be paid in the destination and other impositions made by the Albanian or local authorities.
8.2.2. The agency is not responsible for the change in the final price in different periods of time during the year which are considered to be peak in tourism in the destination chosen by the client.
8.2.3. Charges for children vary according to the policies of the hotel. The agency is not responsible for these charges and for the variations in the price.
8.3. The whole amount of the payment is to be liquidated by the time the reservation is made. In agreement with the agency, the payment will be liquidated 50% by the time the reservation is made and 50% will be liquidated 14 days prior to the departure day. In case of delay in the payment, the agency reserves the right to cancel the reservation. In different periods of time during a year, the agency reserves the right to change the deadline of 14 days.
8.4. The reimbursement in case of a change of the package
8.5. Bank fee
8.5.1. When payment is made via credit card, the fee is paid by the agency.
8.5.2. When payment is made with a card in the office of the agency, there is no fee to be paid by the parties.
8.5.3. When payment is made by cash, there is no fee to be paid by the parties.
8.6. Liquidation of the price is to be made via the following procedures:
8.6.1. Cash in the agency office or in the offices of member offices.
8.6.2. Via credit card Visa or MasterCard, accompanied with an authorization form, a copy of the passport and the necessary data of the card, including the three digit code sent by fax if the client is not present in the office.
8.6.3. Via credit or debit card Visa, MasterCard, Visa Electron and Maestro using our machine if the client is present in the office.
8.6.4. Via bank transfer. The details of the agency’s bank account can be found here. In this case the client must send via fax or e-mail a copy of the invoice.
9. Settling the disputes
9.1. In case of a dispute, the agency will make every effort to achieve a solution with a quick agreement with the client.
9.2. The agency will ensure that every correspondence will be answered within the following period of time:a) no later than 14 days from the receiving of the request of the client; and b) no later than 28 days from the receiving of the request of the client for a detailed answer.
10. Copyright
10.1. VAS DMC declares that the online page www.vasdmc.com is property of the agency. The agency is responsible for each material posted in the page.
10.2. VAS DMC declares that the information on the accommodation and means of transportation is property of the official online pages of said accommodation and means of transportation. The information on www.vasdmc.com is updated frequently. The agency is not responsible if the information on the official online page of the accommodation or means of transportation is not accurate.
10.3. VAS DMC declares that on the online pages of the agency the only information posted is the information allowed to the public by the owners of the online pages of the accommodation and means of transportation. The information is not documented personally by the staff of the agency.
10.4. VAS DMC declares that the agency does not own any content cited in 10.3.
11. Approval of the agreement
11.1. The approval of this agreement is made by the shareholders of VAS DMC..
11.2. Any change in this agreement is made by the shareholders of VAS DMC .