Atlas Travel Service has several personalised tour ready for 2008. All their tours are designed to give you an experience different to most organised tours. From a unique Stained Glass tour of Australia, England and France to learning how to cook the Abruzzo way, each tour offers that special something missing in most organised tours. Check out our special tours below.

Let Absolutely Abruzzo Tours take you on a journey of a lifetime as we discover Abruzzo - Italy's little known region in the eastern Appenines stretching down to the Adriatic coast. Marvel at the glorious countryside with endless vineyards and ancient olive groves. Join us as we meet the local growers and producers of Montepulciano wine, exquisite fruity olive oils and cheeses. Experience the pleasure of making fresh pasta and delicious pastries with local Abruzzese women, all complemented by fine music and song. Travel to this green heart of Italy, where remote hilltop villages harbour wonderful ancient traditions and rich folklore. You will have time to explore monasteries, museums and colourful markets. Throughout your journey you will travel in a private minibus and stay in carefully chosen accommodation.

Absolutely Abruzzo Tours 2008 Itineraries

“Along the Shepherds Tracks” and “Medieval Magic"

Join Luciana Masci and Michael Howard from Absolutely Abruzzo Tours as they present their 2008 Itineraries at Atlas Travel.

Absolutely Abruzzo Tours offer travellers an unparalleled opportunity to discover village Italy in little-known Abruzzo, in central Italy- stretching from the eastern Apennines to the Adriatic coast. On our “Along the Shepherds Tracks” Tour pick grapes with the locals, tread the ancient paths of alpine shepherds through russet forests and sit at the farmers' tables enjoying locally produced wine and pasta. Or else join us on our new "Medieval Magic" tour and relive the pagentry of an ancient Joust, marvel at the breathtaking scenery of the Gran Sasso and sample local specialties as we visitconfetti, pasta and cheese factories still producing delicacies prepared according to century old recipes.

“Along the Shepherds Tracks” and "Medieval Magic" are unique tours created with the love and passion of an Abruzzese for her Abruzzo. Lead by Luciana Masci, the tours have a maximum of 13 guests travelling in a private air-conditioned minibus, with carefully chosen accommodation. Come with us on our magical journey to Abruzzo and be part of the passion that is Italy.

2008 Tour Departures:

“Along the Shepherds Tracks"

May 18- 25
June 1- 8
June 15-22
July 13-20
September 14-21
September 28- October 5
October 12 –19

“Medieval Magic”
July 27-August 3
August 3-August 10

Prices From: AUD$4350.00 per person, twin share.

Tour Itinerary

September-October 2008

Saturday 20th September 2008
8:05 pm Depart Brisbane on Emirates Airline flight EK433 Economy class

Sunday 21st September 2008
06:00 am Arrive in Dubai

Sunday 21st September 2008
07:35 am Depart Dubai on Emirates Airline flight EK95 Economy class
1:50 pm Arrive in Nice
Fly from Nice to Lyon
Transfer from Airport to hotel
In: 21 September Out: 24 September

Wednesday 24th September 2008
AM Drive to Vienne and explore
PM Continue to Orange;
Overnight Orange

Thursday 25th September 2008
AM Explore Orange
PM Drive to Vaisons des Romaines and explore;
Overnight Avignon

Friday 26th September 2008
AM/PM Explore Avignon;
Overnight Avignon

Saturday 27th September 2008
AM drive via St Remy to Glanum
PM Early afternoon drive to Arles;
Overnight Arles

Sunday 28th September 2008
AM Explore Arles
PM Drive to Nîmes via Pont du Gard;
Overnight Nîmes

Monday 29th September 2008
Explore Nîmes, late afternoon drive to Carcassonne;
Overnight Carcassonne

Tuesday 30th September 2008
AM view ramparts and towers;
Drive from Carcassonne to Ampurias (Empuries)
PM Drive to Barcelona;
Overnight Barcelona

Wednesday 1st October 2008
Whole day tour of Barcelona
Overnight Barcelona

Thursday 2nd October 2008
AM Drive to Tarragona
Overnight Barcelona

Friday 3rd October 2008
AM Early Flight to Madrid
Overnight Madrid

Saturday 4th October 2008
AM Drive to Toledo
Overnight Madrid

Sunday 5th October 2008
Whole day free in Madrid;
Overnight Madrid

Monday 6th October 2008
AM Drive via Valley of the Fallen to Segovia and Avila to Salamanca
Overnight Salamanca

Tuesday 7th October 2008
AM Early morning walk in Salamanca then drive to Merida
Overnight Merida

Wednesday 8th October 2008
AM Early morning walk in Merida then drive to Italica
PM Explore Italica; drive to Seville;
Overnight Seville

Thursday 9th October 2008
Whole day to explore Seville;
Overnight Seville

Friday 10th October 2008
AM Drive to Cordoba
Overnight Seville

Saturday 11th October 2008
Transfer from hotel to airport.
Flight Seville to Paris.

Saturday 11th October 2008
9:05 pm Depart Paris De Gaulle on Emirates Airline flight EK76 Economy class

Sunday 12th October 2008
06:40 am Arrive in Dubai

Sunday 12th October 2008
08:40 am Depart Dubai on Emirates Airline flight EK432 Economy class

Monday 13th October 2008
06:35 am Arrive in Brisbane

Prices From: $11,450

"Be prepared for vigorous walks, stunning scenery, rich history and amazing food. Absolutely Abruzzo Tours delights the senses..."
- Carolyn and Joe

"Truly untrodden Italy- what a varied tour- slow and wonderful food, wines to match..."
- Judith

"Lyn and I would like to thank you both for the wonderful holiday we shared with you in Abruzzo. It was everything promised and more and we enjoyed your company...and really enjoyed the village feeling of the tour, particularly coming after 10 days of major tourist attractions..."
- Barry