A joyful, happy party, even a little bit crazy! Under the sign of lightness, fun and excellent food!
In the settings of confetti and masks of the Carnival of Larino, we want to propose some days dedicated to discovering our history, our land, and our flavors.
Entirely colored by papier-mâché giants that even this year, as tradition, will fill the streets of our town for an event recognized by the historic Carnival circuit of Italy.

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Day 1: Arrival at Essentia dimora rurale, Larino

Stop At: ESSENTIA Dimora Rurale
At your arrival, you will be welcomed by the gentle hills of lower Molise in the wonderful surroundings of Larino. After checking in, you can enjoy the afternoon at leisure to discover the vineyards and olive groves that characterize the scenery. We suggest if you would like, to immerse yourself in the traditional Molisana sweets of carnival, with the cooking class "Let's make two chiacchiere" which will let you discover the secrets of this typical Molisesweet and it will end with a delicious taste! The children, instead, can express their creativity in a workshop where they will learn to use papier-mâché, the absolute protagonist of the carnival. Then, back to the facility, a delicious dinner will delight your appetite and your evening. You can taste a healthy and delicious menu based on genuine products, from wheat to vegetables, cultivated and processed according to tradition and respecting the naturalpace of the land.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner: Appetizer, main course, second-course, side dish, fruit, sweets or dessert. Drinks: water, a quarter of wine per person.
Accommodation included: Essentia dimora rurale
Contrada Bosco, 21
86035 Larino (CB)

Day 2: Discover Larino

Stop At: Palazzo Ducale di Larino, Larino, Province of Campobasso, Molise
The day will start with a rich breakfast of typical products and homemade sweets, before immersing yourself into the history of the ancient village of Larino, where a local guide will explain the Roman domination of this town that sees its greatest expression in the Roman Amphitheater. The Medieval Village will welcome you within its walls through the historic Via Cluentio that will lead you to the Palazzo Ducale and the majestic Cathedral Basilica of San Pardo and the Assunta. We will then let you discover the village and its flavors in leisure, but we will remain at your disposal for suggestions, advice,and needs! In the afternoon the main attractions are the papier-mâché giants which will begin coloring the streets and piazza of the town with the joy and the lightness of the classical carnival atmosphere. The parade will last until the evening and will end with a mask contest where, if you want, you can be the protagonist! In the evening you can return to the facility where a tasty and genuine dinner awaits you before you can enjoy a free and festive evening among the masks!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Rich breakfast of typical Molise products and homemade cakes.
• Dinner: Appetizer, main course, second-course, side dish, fruit, sweets or dessert. Drinks: water, a quarter of wine per person.
Accommodation included: Essentia dimora rurale
Contrada Bosco, 21
86035 Larino (CB)

Day 3: Pane, oil and wine workshop

Stop At: I Dolci Grappoli
A pleasant and relaxing breakfast will be the best way to start this Sunday! After the check-out from the facility, you can participate in the carnival event, where in the morning you will see the protagonists the papier-mâché giants and a variety of performances and jugglers that will cheer the atmosphere until evening, when there will be the long-awaited final award ceremony of the winning float! Alternatively, we suggest to immerse yourself in the local food and wine tradition with Pane, oil and wine workshop! On an experiential path in the Cantine D'Uva winery, located just 10 km from the farmhouse, we will let you taste the quality and goodness of the famous Gentile di Larino, the undisputed star of the local gastronomy, to continue to discover some culinary peculiarities of the territory, such as the Tintilia, the native Molise vine. Strolling through the rows of vines in the company of an expert guide, you will discover the secrets of the vine and the ancient art of harvesting. At the end of the tour, you can, of course, taste these and other delicacies in a pleasant lunch, which will be the perfect opportunity to give you our goodbye. N.B. The program may vary according to technical and meteorological requirements.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Rich breakfast of typical Molise products and homemade cakes.
No accommodation included on this day.

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It’s the combination of an off-road adventure and views across a hugely diverse stunning landscape which will provide you with an experience you are certain to never to forget. You will be discover Molise literally from the mountains to the sea, exploring the impressive mountain range and lakes near Volturno to the fresh and gentle breezes of the Adriatic coast near Termoli. If you want you can experience a “hands on” adventure behind the wheel, all you need is to bring your driver's license, or if you prefer you can just sit back and enjoy the ride in the hands of an experienced Off Road Driver.

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Stop At: Lago di Guardialfiera, Guardialfiera, Province of Campobasso, Molise

If you are want to explore Molise’s coastline, the countryside and archeological sites a Jeep Tour may be the perfect experience for you!
Imagine traveling along ancient roads on board a 4×4 Land Rover!
This overland journey reveals various uniquely interesting facets of the local landscape including the historical and legendary “Tratturi” which were originally ancient drovers' routes, and provide unspoiled and “Off the Beat” paths and places for the adventurous traveler.
We will start our adventure in a 4x4 jeep to enter the most hidden and least known part of the territory: our route will follow remote roads and mule tracks where we will reach the Tratturo Celano-Foggia, an incredibly impressive wide road thatmeasures 111 meters used in the past for transhumance, seasonal flock migration. The surrounding environment is unique. From here the Tavoliere of the Puglia leaves room for the first gentile hills of Molise giving bucolic landscapes and beautiful panorama as far as you can see. Surrounded by these wonderful sceneries we will stop in unknown places but rich in history as the medieval tower of Magliano and the rural church of Sant'Elena, a post station located on the cattle track of San Giuliano di Puglia. Continuing to drive this ancient route we will face impervious passage until you cross the river Cigno, in this point swallowed by the clays, where you will feel like you are on the moon! During the journey, we will let you discover the flavors of our gastronomy with a stop in which, if you want, you can taste the genuine products of a local farm. You will be enchanted by the Fondo valle of the Biferno river and by the ruins full of history of the Benedictine abbey and the Roman villa.
This is a sample itinerary however can these trips can be tailor made to match your interests enabling you to select your own perfect route.

Duration: 6 hours

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A day dedicated to the local food and wine tradition. Walking through the rows of vines in the company of an expert guide, you will discover the secrets of the vine and the ancient art of harvesting. From the field, you will pass to the cellar with a sensorial workshop on the color, smell, and taste of Tintilia, the native Molise wine. The visit will end with a typical lunch in the relais where you can taste up to 6 wines paired with typical local delicacies.
1. MEGA LUNCH MENU
• Long appetizer of typical products (hot / cold)
• Pasta tasting
• Desserts (cakes / cookies / ice cream - depending on the season)
• Tasting accompanied by 6 wines
2. APERITIF / MERENDA
• Speciality of the cutting board (cured meats / cheeses / typical mozzarella)
• Tasting accompanied by 3 wines
3. TECHNICAL TASTING
A very technical and specific laboratory for connoisseurs / sommeliers
Tasting 3 wines + 1 passito, without accompaniments

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Wine tasting experience - "LA VIA DEL VINO"
Educational path to rural environment and conscious consumption.
A day dedicated to the local food and wine tradition. Walking through the rows of vines in the company of an expert guide, you will discover the secrets of the vine and the ancient art of harvesting. From the field, you will pass to the cellar with a sensorial workshop on the color, smell, and taste of Tintilia, the native Molise wine. The visit will end with a typical lunch in the relais where you can taste up to 6 wines paired with typical local delicacies.
Program
• Arrival at the farm and welcome drink.
• Education to rurality: the vineyard and breeding systems
• Screw: shoots and leaves
• Grapes: the bunch and its characteristics
• The ancient art of the harvest in the field
• Sensorial experience: color, aromas and flavor of the must.
At the end of the experience you will choose between the following lunch/tasting:
1. MEGA LUNCH MENU
• Long appetizer of typical products (hot / cold)
• Pasta tasting
• Desserts (cakes / cookies / ice cream - depending on the season)
• Tasting accompanied by 6 wines
2. APERITIF / MERENDA
• Speciality of the cutting board (cured meats / cheeses / typical mozzarella)
• Tasting accompanied by 3 wines
3. TECHNICAL TASTING
A very technical and specific laboratory for connoisseurs / sommeliers
Tasting 3 wines + 1 passito, without accompaniments

Duration: 4 hours

Location: I Dolci Grappoli

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Rafting consists of running a water course on board an inflatable boat specifically designed to tackle the characteristics of the river. Another special feature is team play, where crew and driving will be a single team. Everyone can go rafting: the youngest children can get on board the raft with their parents and for the older ones, there is no age limit! Depending on the season, the river can modify the water level. In spring, it is common to have a greater range and the technical difficulty of the river is more relevant, and then level begin to fall at the beginning of the summer, especially in August, when it also allows children from the age of four years to go down rafting with their parents. Every boat descent is conducted by a guide and it is not essential to form a group, you can also come alone and join other people on the boat.

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Welcome to the Valle del Sangro!
Between Molise and Abruzzo, the Sangro river marks the border between the two regions crossing a territory rich of interest: forest, mountain, paths, authentic villages, natural reserves, archaeological sites, tradition, hospitality and excellent cuisine. Castel del Giudice, located in Molise border, is a pleasant place surrounded by nature and apple orchards, the cultivation of organic apples, from which are also produced delicious juices and jams. The Sangro river, in this natural stretch and with clear and fresh water, is the ideal place to live an exciting experience in contact with nature, sometimes calm or more lively, will be able to entertain everyone without danger.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Location: SANGRO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

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Following ancient cattle pathways, the great grass roads, trough magnificent countryside.
In search of towns, historical sites and the excellent culinary products of this little known region.
Take this opportunity to walk the Tratturi , the ancient transhumance route, you will be seduced by nature, visit archeological sites from the time before the Romans, meet friendly and curious people and enjoy the traditional molisan food and wine.

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Day 1: Welcome in Ripabbottoni! Tour briefing followed by buffet dinner.

Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, Ripabottoni, Province of Campobasso, Molise
Your adventure will start in Ripabottoni. Welcome and tour briefing followed by buffet dinner.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Buffet dinner of typical products.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in B&B at "Art and Breakfast".

Day 2: Mountain, Archeology, Cheese.

Stop At: Campitello Matese, San Massimo, Province of Campobasso, Molise
Trekking about 12 km. The bus brings us to the Matese mountains and Campitello di Sepino (1100 a.s.l) where we walk the path called "Sentiero 3 frati". At lunchtime we visit a noted farm which produces superb local cheeses; we stop here for a light lunch consisting of products from the farm. After lunch we enter the “Royal Tratturo Pescasseroli – Candela” that crosses "Altilia", an important archeological site with remains from both the Roman and the Samnite period. After the guided tour the bus takes us back to Ripabottoni. Traditional regional dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: lunch consisting of products from the cheese farm.
• Dinner: Traditional regional dinner.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in B&B at "Art and Breakfast".

Day 3: Castle ruins, Regi Tratturi, Truffles

Stop At: Castello d'Evoli, Castropignano, Province of Campobasso, Molise
Castle ruins, Regi Tratturi , Truffles
Trekking about 14 km. The bus brings us to Castropignano village. Our trek will start from the Castle along the Regio Tratturo Castel di Sangro – Lucera. During our lunch stop we will have the pleasure to taste the fresh, high quality truffle that is picked in Molise. We continue our trek along the Tratturo up to Ripalimosani village. Time for a coffee and walk in the village. We return to Ripabottoni and a traditional regional dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch with high quality truffles.
• Dinner: Traditional regional dinner.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in B&B at "Art and Breakfast".

Day 4: Provvidenti village, relax

Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, Provvidenti, Province of Campobasso, Molise
Walk about 6 km. After breakfast we start our walk directly from Ripabottoni,. Today's destination is Provvidenti, a very small village about six km away. Our pic nic lunch today will be in the little square of the village. We return to Ripabottoni by car and a relaxing afternoon. Late in the afternoon pizza preparation and Pizza dinner in the garden.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Pic nic lunch.
• Dinner: Pizza dinner in the garden.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in B&B at "Art and Breakfast".

Day 5: Adriatic Sea, Regio Tratturo L'Aquila – Foggia, Wine

Stop At: City of Montenero di Bisaccia
Trekking about 12 km. The bus takes us to Marina di Montenero di Bisaccia where we start our trekking along the sea up to Torre di Petacciato, a ruin of an ancient tower. Time for a bath (depending on weather conditions). Transfer to a winery for a light lunch composed of bruschetta, vegetables and products of the territory with wine tasting. Transfer back to the beach and trekking up to the ancient fishermen's village of Termoli. Leisure time and shopping before our outdoor traditional fish dinner. The location allows a fantastic view on the sea. After dinner the bus takes us back to Ripabottoni.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch composed of bruschetta, vegetables and products of the territory with wine tasting.
• Dinner: Traditional fish dinner.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in B&B at "Art and Breakfast".

Day 6: Valle del Cigno, Larino, Olive oil

Stop At: Oasi LIPU Casacalenda, Casacalenda, Province of Campobasso, Molise
Trekking about 12 km. The bus brings us to Casacalenda. Today's trekking is along the beautiful Valle del Cigno up to Larino, a very important city of the Samnites, the first people of this region, defeated by the Romans. after the qick visit to the city, our time will be dedicated to high quality olive oil and its production. We will taste the exquisite Larino's olive oil that we get to try during the light lunch served at a private house. We continue our trek on via Francigena and Tratturo before coming back to Ripabottoni. This evening we will have our traditional dinner in a restaurant not far from Ripabottoni.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch with Larino's olive oil served at a private house.
• Dinner: Traditional dinner in a restaurant.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in B&B at "Art and Breakfast".

Day 7: Time to say Good-by to Ripabottoni.

Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, Ripabottoni, Province of Campobasso, Molise
Time to say Good-by to Ripabottoni.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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Frosolone is a typically southern Italian village where many age old traditions still continue today, with ancient methods of knife making and Cheese production.
You will have an opportunity to watch local craftsmen labouring over a searingly hot forge softening metal to create scissors and knives beating them into shape with hammer and anvil, then visit a local dairy to see cheese being made using the same time worn methods which have been used for centuries.

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Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by Michele, who will be your personal guide. He will lead you on a tour in the heart of Frosolone to discover the historic center and the monumental church of "Santa Maria Assunta". Then you will have the opportunity to visit the "Museum of Sharp Irons". Here you will undoubtedly be fascinated by the mastery of the local artisan that for centuries he have not only created tools but works of art using archaic methods with great skill. After this incredible experience you will visit the "Casetta del Pastore" where you will see how the famous regional Caciocavallo cheese is produced. Here you can taste a selection of local products including wine, bread and cheese. To complete the activities in the morning there will be a visit to the "Museum of costume and ancient equipment". This is a lasting tribute to the skills and work of local women who over time have created extraordinarily beautiful clothes and accessories by hand. Most of the items were made by local women for their trousseau which was part of their Dowry when they were married, and it was once an important step in their lives.

Duration: 5 hours

Location: Centro Storico Di Frosolone, Frosolone, Province of Isernia, Molise

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