One day in Abruzzo (sleep at B&B Savoia)

Roccascalegna

Escape to the Wild Beauty of Abruzzo – A Day Trip from Rome’s B&B Savoia

After a restful night at B&B Savoia in Rome, swap the city’s bustle for the untamed mountains of Abruzzo, Italy’s "green heart." Just 1.5-2 hours away, you’ll find medieval villages, soaring peaks, and the spirit of authentic Italy—all without the crowds.

🌄 Morning: Into the Heart of the Apennines

  • 7:00 AM – Early start with breakfast at B&B Savoia (think espresso + cornetto).

  • 7:30 AM – Rent a car (essential for Abruzzo’s remote gems) or take a train to Sulmona (2h).

  • 9:30 AM – Arrive in Sulmona, a jewel of the Peligna Valley. Stroll its piazza and peek at the confetti (sugar-coated almond) shops—a local specialty.

🏔️ Option 1: Majella National Park Adventure

  • 10:30 AM – Drive to Majella National Park, Abruzzo’s wild soul. Hike the Blockhaus trail (moderate, 2h) for panoramic views or visit the Hermitage of Santo Spirito, a cliffside monastery.

  • 12:30 PM – Picnic lunch with local pecorino cheese, salami, and Pane di Solina (ancient wheat bread).

🏰 Option 2: Medieval Villages & Castles

  • 10:30 AM – Head to Roccascalegna, a village crowned by a cliffside castle straight from a fairy tale.

  • 12:00 PM – Continue to Santo Stefano di Sessanio (part of the "Borghi Più Belli d’Italia"), a perfectly preserved medieval hamlet. Lunch at Locanda sotto gli Archi for lentil stew or arrosticini (skewered lamb).

🌿 Afternoon: Wolves, Lakes & Slow Travel

  • 2:30 PM – Wildlife spotting in Abruzzo’s forests (home to wolves, bears, and chamois) or visit Scanno, a lakeside village with cobbled lanes and artisan workshops.

  • 4:00 PM – Coffee break with Parrozzo (Abruzzo’s almond cake) at a rustic café.

🌅 Evening: Sunset Over the Mountains

  • 5:30 PM – Drive to Campo Imperatore (the "Little Tibet" of Italy). Walk the high plains where wild horses roam and watch the sun paint the Gran Sasso peaks gold.

  • 7:00 PM – Return to Rome (or stop for dinner at Trattoria Vecchio Mulino near Avezzano for maccheroni alla chitarra).

  • 9:00 PM – Back at B&B Savoia, dreaming of Abruzzo’s wild silence.

"Abruzzo is Italy’s best-kept secret—where eagles outnumber tourists." 🦅

 

Photo by Claudio Grande on Unsplash

 

Breakfast

Caffettiera Napoletana

A complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning for our guests in the shared kitchen.

Our breakfast offering includes:

  • Tea, Coffee, and Herbal Infusions (including Chamomile)
  • Yoghurt and Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Biscuits and Pastries
  • Eggs (available upon request)

Additional Requests?
Should you require any further items, please do let us know. We would be delighted to accommodate you, though please note that some special requests may incur a supplementary charge.

B&B Savoia Rooms

Ciliegio Room

Venezia Room B&B Savoia Rome

Ciliegio, 1 double kingsize bed or 2 single beds.
Very silent and calm facing the inside condominium courtyard.
Original forniture and tiles from the begin of 20th century.
The Cherry room has a shared bathroom with shower, just in front of the room.

Venezia Room

Venezia Room @B&B Savoia Roma

Venezia, double or single beds, up to 3 people Very large with stucco decoration on the sailing On the wall, Stucco Veneziano for a perfect match with the cristal big lamp at the center of the sailing. In the room, a very confortable double bed and an antique closet.

Magnolia Room

Magnolia Zimmer @ B&B Savoia Rome
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Very comfortable and Silent. Facing the inside garden with the local trees. "Magnolia Room" comes from the old Magnolia tree recently removed and from the Raku decoration inside the Room. Inside, more original furnitures and tiles from the 1920.

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