Catered Journeys for Curious Souls

One writer for the cultural magazine Italy Segreta states: “I’ve heard Molise compared to The Chronicles of Narnia: step foot into the region, and you’ve entered a land all its own. And then there is the creativity of Italians that shines just like their newest word ‘Molisn’t.’”

Molise has its share of Romanesque churches, hill towns, castles, ancient ruins and crystal-clear water. This week you’ll be based right by that water in the medieval town of Termoli; and you’ll enjoy all of the above attractions in a slow, adagio way. Note that food and wine are strengths here. But in the end, the Molise experience is about the art of living. We work hard to offer you a top-notch holiday that includes genuine encounters with the locals. Know that you are investing in our quarter century+ of building long-term relationships, handpicked properties and carefully crafted itineraries. You belong here.

Would you like to see a candid and uncensored version of La Dolce Vita? Feel yourself opening the window in the morning directly onto the Tyrrhenian Sea, the waves lapping below. It’s said that Plato described the starting point for our Calabria trip in these terms: “Everything is tinged with different shades of purple, giving life every evening, with its spectacular reflections, to a vision always new”. Calabria boasts over 800 kilometers of clear blue water, white sandy beaches, and dramatic cliffs (especially along the famous western coast, or Costa degli Dei, where we will take to the water at sunset).

Calabria, the sun-drenched “toe” of Italy, presents the country’s less globalized and homogenized reality, not dressed up for tourist consumption.

We’ll explore how Calabria was settled by Ancient Greeks, then shaped by successive waves of Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman rulers who left their mark on local architecture, traditions, cuisine and dialects. We’ll spend time in the wild interior mountains. And we’ll try the fiery peperoncino (chili peppers) and the spreadable spicy pork sausage known as ‘nduja. Along with a tantalizing spread of fresh seafood, sweet Tropea onions, and some very impressive wines.

Let’s be honest….do you know where Calabria, Italy is located? There are many reasons that most of us will answer “no”. Adagio intends to put Calabria on your map. And we’ll be doing that in the company of women only in fall 2027.

The short answer: Calabria is one of Italy’s 20 regions; the country looks like a boot and Calabria is its toe. This region’s stunning coastlines stretch between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas in Italy’s southernmost reaches. Pristine beaches, rugged mountains, and charming villages create a diverse and captivating landscape. Calabria offers a slow journey into an Italy deeply rooted in culture and natural beauty. Known for its rich history with strong influences from Greece and Albania, Calabria features ancient ruins, medieval castles, and historic towns like Reggio Calabria and Tropea.

Adagio is collaborating for this journey with our longtime friends from fellow travel designers Escape Artists; we are limiting each agency to 5 women, for a total of 10 guests.