I purchased this deal as a Groupon after reading so many amazing reviews on the experience. I have not been on a culinary tour before so I was not sure what to expect. My husband thought he'd just tag along and busy himself with hiking or some other activity while I went to the cooking lessons. Well, it was so... More

My wife and I enjoyed our honeymoon at this hotel as part of Epitourean's cooking vacation package, in collaboration with Abruzzo Cibus. We loved every moment of it. The hotel is a beautiful building crowning the town of Carunchio, about 2 hours drive from Rome. No TV or frills, but the beds were comfortable enough and the setting was peaceful... More

Our trip to the Palazzo was wonderful! The staff was amazing, Christina and Massimo and their father Jerry made you feel like you were family. Jerry's wine was devine, Dino...what can I say, you make some of the most delectable food! The day trips were wonderful as they showed you a side of Abuzzo that you wouldn't normaly see. The... More

I went on a trip to Italy with a bundle of family in mid October, 2012 to seek out our family tree in Tufillo. ( a small mountain town across from Carunchio) I signed up for a day tour and an evening cooking class with the Abruzzo cooking school by myself. It truley was amazing! The Olive Oil Press tour... More

What else can I say that has not been said over and over here about the Palazzo? Well, it's all very true and you will live out a dream of this very well organized culinary experience. Massimo and his crew will take very good care of you and show you a side of Italy that you need to see for... More

First trip to Europe and by myself. This week at the Palazzo with Massimo, Antonio and the group was an experience I'll never forget. The food was everything you dream of and more ruined me because now I know what good Italian food should taste like. The cooking experience was great very informative and as hands on as you want.... More

My husband and I spent the most incredible week on a culinary vacation in the most quaint village of Carunchio. In my husband's words - he fell in love with life! Massimo, Dino, Cheryl and Antonio planned and took us through a very well paced week of cooking, eating, drinking, day trips and free time. They are proud, passionate hosts... More

I can't begin to tell you how amazing of a time I had in Abruzzo at the Palazzo Tour d'Eau. We booked this trip with the Abruzzo Cibus culinary school, and really had no idea what to expect and I must say, we were extremely pleased. The entire experience was magical. We stayed in a beautiful restored palace on the... More

This is a stunning place! A real hilltop palazzo with unbelievable views across the valley. The town of Carunchio is one of the prettiest I've seen in Italy -- it was perfectly secluded away from all noise and bustle. The day trip excursions go through beautiful Abruzzese countryside and turquoise coast and make some unforgettable stops. The hosts were a... More