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Excursion 2: Apennine Adventure
Apennine Adventure: From Seaside Serenity to Mountain Majesty
Embark on a journey starting with a drive from the charming coastal town of San Benedetto to the rugged Monti della Laga area in the Apennine Mountains. Travel along winding roads for an hour until you reach the town of Umito, where our hiking adventure commences. Walk along paths next to a mountain stream that leads to the breathtaking Cascata della Prata waterfall—a two mile trek with a 2000 foot climb offering mesmerizing views and spots to take a breather. Wrap up your escapade with a lunch at an Agriturismo eatery in Umito relishing authentic Italian dishes crafted from fresh locally sourced ingredients. This trip combines natures beauty, historic trails and culinary pleasures for an escapade, in the heart of Italy.
- Morning departure from San Benedetto del Tronto
- One Hour Scenic Drive to the Laga Mountains
- Hiking Trail to the Prata Waterfalls
- Lunch at Farm to Table Restaurant
- Evening – Apertivo City Center, San Benedetto del Tronto
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Transportation
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Lodging, one night
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Personal Tour Guide
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Fine Dining
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Tour Plan
Stop 1 Scenic Drive
Scenic drive from the Seaside at San Benedetto into the Monti della Laga region in the Apennine Mountain chain. The drive will take approximately one hour as we go through the steeper winding roads to the town of Umito where our hike begins.
Stop 2 Cascata della Prata
We’ll be following the old mule trails along a mountain stream that connected the villages for thousands of years. There are many scenic view points and rest stops along the way. The hike to the Cascata (waterfalls) is about two miles with an ascent of approximately 2000Ft.
Stop 3 Lunch at Agriturismo
We’ll finish the hike where we started and have lunch at an Agriturismo restaurant. This is an Italian certification that the restaurant is serving local produced products in traditional style.
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