Perennial Accents Culinary Tour of Italy

 

Perennial Accents Culinary Experience

Molise, Italy

May 16-23, 2026

Enjoy a week of authentic flavors, beautiful landscapes, and rich cultural traditions in one of Italy’s most undiscovered regions. This private, escorted culinary tour has been curated specifically for our guests.

 

 

Price: $6,475 pp/double occupancy; $900 single supplement

To complete the experience, we will stay in one location for the duration of our trip (no packing and unpacking). Residenza Sveva is a unique "albergo diffuso" (scattered hotel) located in the historic center of Termoli, Italy. It's not a single building, but rather a collection of rooms and facilities spread throughout the town, offering a more independent and localized experience for guests. The concept is designed to revitalize old homes of value within the medieval Borgo Antico, offering a blend of history, comfort, and local charm. Residenza Sveva aims to provide a unique and authentic Italian experience, allowing guests to live like locals while enjoying the comforts of a well-appointed hotel. 

Your Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1 – SATURDAY - 16TH MAY 2026
From Rome Airport (FCO) To Termoli
Airport pick up at Fiumicino International Airport in Rome and then transfer to Termoli.
The drive is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. We will have an interesting journey through the mountains and villages of Molise, set in the lush and green nature, which will amaze you for the beauty of the places, history and culture. Check-in at Residenza Sveva in Termoli. In the historic center of Termoli, a beautifully restored albergo diffuso - a type of scattered hotel where guest rooms are housed in multiple ancient buildings through out
the medieval village, all within easy walking distance. In the evening, we will enjoy a multicourse Welcome Dinner with traditional local Food and Wine, meet the Chef, and learn about the exciting week ahead

DAY 2 – SUNDAY - 17TH MAY 2026
Borgo Tour , Visit of the Port , Lunch , Termoli Sotterranea , Visit of the New Town - Dinner
Morning
After Breakfast, we will start our day with a guided tour of the ancient Borgo, a maze of narrow alleys, colorful houses and centuries-old buildings perched above the Adriatic sea. We will explore the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria della Purificazione, admire the medieval architecture. From the Borgo we will discend to the historic Port of Termoli where fishing boats gently bob in the harbor. Learn about the town seafaring traditions before enjoying a relaxing lunch at the port.
Afternoon
After some relax in the afternoon, we will delve into “Termoli Sotterranea”, a fascinating underground tour that reveals hidden tunnels, ancient cisterns and the archeological layers beneath the town. After that, we will take a leisurely walk through the modern part of Termoli, filled with shops, cafès and bars. Evening dinner with a traditional “Brodetto di Pesce” - Termoli iconic fish stew. It is the perfect way to experience the culinary soul of this seaside town.

DAY 3 – MONDAY 18TH MAY 2026
EVO Tasting , Lunch , San Martino in Pensilis Village , Dinner
Morning
After Breakfast, we will move to an important Estate, one of the most beautiful places of Molise countryside, where an award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced, sold all over the World in the most important specialty shops. We will be guided through the Estate, owned by an ancient Italian noble family, by visiting the 70 hectares olive grove, with different cultivars, and the olive mill to learn how Extra-Virgin Olive Oil is made:
from the olive harvest to the bottling. We will learn how to recognize a good Extra Virgin Olive Oil from a mediocre one as well as learn how to cook a delicious dish using citrus or infused Extra Virgin Oiive Oils. Lunch in the garden at the Estate.
Afternoon
In the afternoon, we will visit the Medieval village of San Martino in Pensilis, nestled on the green hills of Molise, with its beautiful landscape, Churches, Baronial Palace. San Martino in Pensilis is also the place where Pampanella, Molise Street Food, is produced and we will try to discover the secrets of this recipe, linked to a centuries-old tradition. Dinner in Termoli.

DAY 4 – TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2026
Fish and Vegetable Market , Cooking Class , Winery Visit and Dinner
Morning
After breakfast, we will enjoy a visit to the Fish and Vegetable Market where you will meet local vendors and discover the fresh catch of the day. This is not just a market. It is the beginning of our culinary adventure. After the Market, our first three course hands-on Cooking Class will start soon. The cooking class will focus on “Molisan Dishes” and learn how to make hand-made Ravioli filled with a delicate ricotta and truffle blend and
then finished with a rich Caciocavallo cheese fondue. Lunch on your creations, paired with local wines at Ristorante Svevia. This shared table experience is all about good food, new skills and warm conversations.
Afternoon
After some rest in the afternoon, we will travel into the scenic countryside for a visit to a well-known Winery to discover Tintilia, a wine whose uncertain origin are lost in the mists of time, produced only in Molise. Tintilia is loved for its neatness and cleanliness of aroma and because it is extremely smooth; never excessive, never impetuous and bulky, but always elegant and tough at the same time, right for Good Food. Light Dinner
at the winery with a curated selection of local specialties all paired with the estate’s wines.

DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2026
Visit of Altilia , La Piana Dei Mulini , Aperitif Dinner
Morning
After breakfast, in the morning we will go to one of the most important archaeological site – Altilia – that covers about 12 hectares and is surrounded by defensive walls. The layout of the town is clearly visible, and its most important structures were its temples, Forum, Basilica, Baths and its ‘Macellum’ or indoor market. The most intact building is the Theatre which is horse-shoe shaped and surrounded by 18th century houses built of
stone. We will be fascinated by the atmosphere and beauty of Altilia. After the visit of Altilia, we will move to “La Piana dei Mulini” that once was a Watermill. In the early nineteenth century, it became a farmhouse and a center for the coloring of wool; then it was transformed into a hydroelectric plant. Today, La Piana dei Mulini, is a site of European Community Interest, and is supervised by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage
and Activities. At La Piana dei Mulini we will visit the place, meet the Chef and have Lunch, followed by a relaxing walk along the Biferno River.
Afternoon
Back to Termoli. Free afternoon for shopping. Aperitif Dinner in town.

DAY 6 – THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2026
Fresco Gelato Tasting , Trabocco Lunch , Cooking Class , Dinner
Morning
After Breakfast, some time for shopping or walking around on your own. Mid-morning we gather at a local artisan “Gelateria” to taste and to listen the producer that goes through each flavor as a sommelier. We will learn the secrets of an excellent real Italian gelato, together with the young owners of an award-winning Gelato shop in town. Not just a tasting, but a masterclass in patience, terroir and devotion. Depending on the weather and the season, we may be able to enjoy Lunch on the “Trabocco”, an old fishing house sitting in the middle of the Adriatic sea – a very special treat. It allows to fish without having to go to sea: taking advantage of the rocky morphology of some fish-rich areas of the coast, casting the nets out to sea through a system of monumental wooden arms. A Lunch on the Trabocco is a very special treat!
Afternoon
Back to Termoli. After some rest, we will meet for a Cooking Class! Based on light and bright recipes. Dinner on your creation at Ristorante Svevia.

DAY 7 – FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2026
Marinelli , Cheese Workshop and Tasting , Ciao Ciao Dinner
Morning
After Breakfast, we will move to Agnone village in the north of the Molise region. We will visit the oldest artisan Bell Foundry of the World – Fonderia Marinelli – where unique Bells are created for the Vatican City and sold all over the world; we will be surprised by the bell production techniques and emotions that they can present us. After the Bell Foundry, we will meet an extraordinary family, that has been making cheese for 11 generations and has won many important Italian and International awards. We will learn about old-world production of fresh mozzarella and Caciocavallo
cheese. We will make “primosale cheese” and enjoy Cheese Tasting at Lunch. It will be a unique tasting experience, discovering stories linked to cheese and America.
Afternoon
In the afternoon we will move back to Termoli. Time for packing! We will all meet for the “Ciao Ciao Dinner” in Termoli.

DAY 8 – SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026
Arriverderci
After Breakfast, transfer is provided to Rome’s airport (FCO). It is time to leave and say goodbye to your new friends, in the hope of meeting each other again one day. If not, memories will last forever with your new skills and recipes. Keep in touch!

 

Included in this tour:

7 Nights Accommodations in single or double occupancy.
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners with wine, water and coffee.
Double Occupancy. Single Supplement.
Cooking Class.
Show/Demo Cooking.
Fish and Vegetable Market
Cheese Laboratory and Cheese Tasting - Agnone.
Gelato Tasting or Visit of Vasto
Brodetto Termolese Experience
Pampanella, Molise Street Food.
Tintilia Wine Tasting.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting.

Trabocco Fishing House Lunch.
Altilia Archaeological Site Tour.
Old Village Termoli Tour.
Termoli Sotterranea Tour.
San Martino in Pensilis Village Visit.
La Piana dei Mulini Visit.
Marinelli Bell Foundry.
Private transfer from/to Rome Airport. Private mini-coach throughout the tour. (Transfers roundtrip from/to Rome are intended for 1 minibus as a group transfers).
All admissions as mentioned on the tour.
Services of the lecturer or private local guides

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, pre/post days, travel insurance. I am happy to help you with these additions.

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