Ttomz730October 2023 • TripAdvisor
Experience Bella Vita
Our trip to Abruzzo Italy was an ancestral visit to the towns and region where our ancestors lived. We wanted to experience firsthand the culture, geography, climate and history of the region and its surroundings. Our tour guide Marino Cardelli worked diligently to customize this experience to meet this goal. What we experience with Marino exceeded our hopes and dreams. Each day was filled with new adventure and learnings. In the towns we visited we met with local historians, dignitaries, his f...read more
VResponse from ViatorNovember 18, 2023
Ciao Tom!
Getting to know you, sharing our traditions, and introducing you to my amazing friends has been an absolute blast. The connection we've built goes beyond the tour— I'm genuinely happy that you trusted Experience BellaVita for your Abruzzo adventure. It's not just about the trip; it's about the bond we've formed and the shared love for the beauty of Abruzzo and the Italian traditions. Looking forward to staying connected and reliving these awesome memories.
Grazie mille for being part of the Bella Vita family!
Marino
00misoNovember 2021 • TripAdvisor
Truffle hunting
Great experience truffle hunting with Marino and Jet (the dog that actually did the hunting). We learned a lot about truffles, and subsequently had a wonderful meal. The real highlight, however, was spending time with truly charming and welcoming people of Abruzzo.
VResponse from ViatorFebruary 07, 2022
Ciao Nick,
Thank you so much to you and Karen for visiting us in Abruzzo and venturing on our truffle hunt! We wish to spend more time with you on your next trip to your home here.
Stay safe,
Marino
KKubixenAugust 2021 • TripAdvisor
Fantastic
The tour by the local guides, Marino and Alberto, was very interesting and fun. We went out hunting truffles (and actually found some) with three trained and friendly dogs. The dogs belonged to our host Adamo who also is the owner of the "truffle farm" where we were hunting. Our guides and hosts were very kind, communicative and eager to answer all of our questions. Afterwards we went for a delicious dinner (9 courses i think and all with truffles :o) with local wines. Fully recommended.
VResponse from ViatorSeptember 28, 2021
Hello Jakub & Agata,
We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time hunting truffles in Abruzzo with us! Alberto, Adamo and I were happy to share our truffle knowledge and stories and to learn from your culture too.
Thank you for the positive review! Wish you a happy future and hope next time, you will have more time to uncover the beauties of Abruzzo.
Ciao,
Marino
KKarinaGiadaDecember 2020 • TripAdvisor
A tour that felt like family
Our experience with Experience BellaVita was unparalleled! The communication was superb before the event, even though we only booked the truffle hunting tour the day before. We arrived and were greeted by the cheerful and knowledgeable Marino, who, along with other guests taught us so much about truffle hunting, it’s history, and answered all our questions. The experience itself was so enjoyable with two beautiful dogs.
After the search for truffle we had the opportunity to buy some local prod...read more
VResponse from ViatorDecember 08, 2020
Ciao Karina,
Thank you so much for your kind words amici! It was my pleasure to spend a great day in good company, hunting truffles, eating well and drinking Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo :)
Wishing to meet you and Sam soon after the covid restrictions so we can have a day cooking with our family and Nonna. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your days in Santo Stefano and Campo Imperatore.
A presto, un caro saluto
Marino Cardelli
SsimonevesterholmOctober 2020 • TripAdvisor
Truffel hunt and dinner
We had a great experience with Mario. First we have a great walk in the forest nearby with the sweet dogs. Here we found several truffels, so nice.
Afterwards we had a lovely dinner with a lot of good and local food, and with a lot of truffles. We also had a really good time with Mario, where we learned about the Italien culture, food and italien history. It is really recommendable.
VResponse from ViatorNovember 01, 2020
Thank you so much Simone!
Was a pleasure for me to host you and share my passion on truffles and the Abruzzese culture! We are so lucky in Teramo and Abruzzo to have so many truffles naturally! Thanks for coming!
See you again,
Grazie
Marino
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