MO-17) The paths of the Spirit: the places of St. Pius from Pietrelcina - Puglia (7 day tour)
MO-18) Religious and secular celebrations throughout Italy

The itineraries included in this section contain an harmonious balance of the different elements present in the other cathegories.
So one can find combined together a visit to an art city, an horse ride or hiking excursion along an ancient route, a moment for some shopping (elegant boutiques and artesan’s shops), the chance to taste the fresh local cuisine, or that of visiting a fortress or a castle of ancient origins, like the fascinating Castel del Monte in South Italy, full of still misterious meanings and values.

But the thread is given by a particular aspect, not present in the other trips: the focus in fact, is on the most interesting and oldest traditions proper of a few Italian towns where the local folklore is still so alive after centuries, as it reflects the roots of the local inhabitants that, gradually in time have harmonized with the culture of the ancient populations who visited, conquered and lived in our Country.

Therefore, the itineraries will be including special “saghe” and commemorations, festivals and happenings of various kind taking place here and there along the Italian peninsula on specific dates. One of the most famous events is surely the “Palio”, an horse race taking place in Siena twice a year in summertime. We provide, on the occasion, tickets to enjoy this ancient, extraordinary
game from one of the balconies overlooking the Piazza del Campo, the square where the race takes place.

Other important events can have a more evident religious connotation, as it is the case of the “misteri” (June – Campobasso),or the touching processions of the Holy Friday, accompanied by bands performing old music and choirs of hundred members that walk across the old districts of the towns.