Welcome to the Rome Countryside!

Welcome to Sabina; a beautiful area of countryside just a stone's throw from the ancient city of Rome, in Italy. Sabina's landscape is a tapestry of olive groves, vineyards and ancient hilltop villages, rich in medieval architecture and tradition.

Trek across panoramic mountains, clear streams and picturesque olive groves, see medieval castles, stunning hilltop villages and ancient monasteries. Sample the world-renowned Sabina olive oil and local wines and take part in Sabina cooking classes where you can discover the secrets of the local cuisine for yourself. Relax in the stunning Sabina landscape - walking, biking, or if you wish, by horse.

Whatever you are looking for, Sabina has it all. If you are interested in visiting this distinctly 'untouristy' part of the Rome Countryside, take a look the information below, or visit www.visitsabina.com to find out more about the Sabine hills; where to stay and what to do!

Itinerary One 'A taste of Sabina' Our 'taste of Sabina' tour is ideal for anyone looking for an introduction to this beautiful area of the Rome Countryside. Highlights of the tour include a walk in the Sabine hills to forage for wild herbs and vegetables, visits to the Sabina olive oil museum and the oldest olive tree in Europe, and a tour around Farfa Abbey. We also show you some of Sabina's most beautiful hilltop medieval villages, such as Casperia, Roccantica and Toffia. The holiday also includes Pizza and Pasta cooking lessons, and of course plenty of opportunities to taste the Sabina olive oil and local wines. During your holiday your accommodation will be a beautiful converted farmhouse, and your meals will be fresh, authentic Sabina dishes. To help you to discover Sabina, you will be accompanied by a local from the area - who knows the Sabina Countryside in a way that only a local can! Find out more about our 'Taste of sabina' tour.

Itinerary Two 'The olive collection in Sabina' This stunning tour gives a real insight into the collection of the olives in Sabina, in this quiet corner of the Rome countryside. During your holiday, you and your fellow tour participants will be able to have a go at collecting olives for yourselves, by hand, of course! The tour also includes a trip to the local olive oil mill to see the olives being turned into the precious olive oil, finishing of course with a tasting of the freshly produced oil. This really is an unforgettable experience! The tour also includes Pasta and Pizza cooking lessons, as well as a visit to Farfa and to some of the most beautiful medieval villages in the Sabina area. As with our other tours, during the holiday you will be accompanied by a local from Sabina, who will show you around an area they know like the back of their hand! There really is no better way to experience the fantastic hospitality of the local Sabina people. Find out more about our 'Olive Collection in Sabina' tour.

Itinerary Three 'Sabina and Rome' This personalised tour is available to 8 people or more booking at the same time. Our customised tours of the Sabina Countryside and Rome allow you to combine a visit to Sabina with a trip to Rome, or alternatively you can choose to extend your stay in Sabina to truly get to know this beautiful area. Our Sabina and Rome tour includes a relaxing walk in the beautiful Sabina Countryside, a trip to Farfa, a visit to the Sabina olive museum and a Pasta cooking lesson. We will then drive you to Rome, for a guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, followed by a visit to a less touristy area of the 'Eternal City'! Of course throughout the trip there will be plenty of chances to try the stunning local Food; the Sabine / Roman cuisine; the Sabina olive oil and local wines. In Sabina your accommodation will be in a beautiful converted farmhouse, and in Rome, a fantastic 4* Hotel. Find out more about our 'Sabina and Rome' tour.