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Singing holiday

Singing

Italy • Abruzzo • Barrea

Church parade in Barrea Howling at the moon A week of songs, laughter, walks in the mountains, great food and the occasional late night soiree with the wolves.
Listen to our guests singing "Bele Mama" with the Barrea village choir – June 2008
Listen to our guests singing "Wings of a Dove" in Barrea – June 2008
Itinerary

Sunday – arrival day
Leaving Rome we climb steadily into the mountains reaching our hotel in time for a walk to the lake and short sing before dinner.

Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
After breakfast we spend the morning singing either in the hotel, in the village church or outdoors. The afternoons are left free to relax, join a guided walk, cycle around the lake or even kayak. Before dinner we have another sing and very often Carmelo, the hotel manager, may instigate a final session later.

Abruzzo mountain ruin

Thursday – free day
A great chance to explore the lake and village or simply relax.

Sunday
We depart early for Rome airport.

Singing
We spend an evening with the local choir, sharing our songs and teaching them to each other. On another evening we share a barbeque by the lake with local musicians.

Walking
These holidays are very much aimed at those who enjoy walking as well as singing. On this holiday we have the service of two exceptionally knowledgeable and amusing local walking guides. Each afternoon they will offer two grades of walking in the local mountains. Should you not be a walker, do feel free to join us and enjoy a rest in the afternoons!

The wolves
Wolves never became extinct here and we visit the woods where they live one night to call to them.

Note: This is a selection of the many options available. Weather conditions, group interests and the individual tutor will influence the final itinerary.

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Dates and Prices
23 May 2009 7 nights £889
Availability: Some
Level: Suitable for all Single Supp: £126
10 Oct 2009 7 nights £889
Availability: Some
Level: Suitable for all Single Supp: £126
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What's included
7 nights b&b in en-suite accommodation, 6 dinners and 5 lunches
Personal welcome at Rome airport
All transport and transfers within Italy
Wine with evening meals
5 days singing and guided walks
Support of 2 local guides
Exclusive to this holiday
2 different grades of guided walks
Fabulous food from wonderfully warm hosts
Singing with a village choir
A chance to call to the wolves
Travel & accommodation
Locality
Underfoot
While it is not essential to join the walking, the village is steep should you want to explore.