I was in a pattern of work hard, burn out, go on luxury holiday and repeat. I decided it was time to shake things up and get out of my comfort zone! Along came sacred walks….and sacred it was…to actually disconnect from the outside world and walk in the most beautiful historic landscape with like minded people is a wonderful thing. Andrew and Lorenzo’s passion for this trip is infectious and they have gone to great lengths to ensure that you get a unique and authentic experience. I remember standing in a cave where a hermit had lived for 40 years before becoming pope! Maybe it was the space created to have real conversations with people, maybe it was the beauty or maybe it was just timing but I also met the love of my life that week so thank you sacred walks!

This was my first walking holiday and I loved it.
With a group of nine others and two guides we visited fascinating areas of the Abruzzo Mountains. We walked every day and stayed in three unusual places - each one quirky but lovely - a Palazzo B&B in Scanno, an agriturismo farmstead & a restored medieval village previously decimated by earthquake.The food was very Italian and always excellent.
One night we camped on a mountain in the cloud and that was fun as well.

This holiday exceeded expectations and has left me with some wonderful memories. I had no prior experience of the Abruzzo, and with the help of our two experienced and knowledgeable guides we were shown landscapes and scenery in three National Parks which at times simply took one's breath away. A very varied week, in terms of countryside, accommodation, and exertion. Even camping on a wet evening was rescued by a 6 course dinner cooked over a log fire, washed down with red wine and home made limoncello. The people we met were unfailingly generous and hospitable, and the food was delicious, simple and plentiful. The phrase heard most often was 'Wow! That's amazing'