Discover Your Roots

A way for students and ex students to connect with fellow travelers and also to their friends and relatives in Abruzzo Italy.

Discover Your Roots

In the early 20th century countless individuals from Valle San Giovanni (locally referred to as;Valle; ) left Italy in search of a brighter future for themselves and their families. Those left behind have never forgotten their fellow countrymen who decided through necessity or choice to leave Abruzzo. Over the years, many of these emigrants have had the opportunity to return and find members of their families who never left Italy, to visit places of their childhood, or just to see for the first time the location where their parents, grandparents and other relatives once lived.

The nonprofit Discover Your Roots project was initiated to facilitate this reunification process and to honor the memory of Abruzzo's brave émigrés. During the first two weeks of July 2012 those who departed Valle San Giovanni for faraway lands, as well as their descendants and families, are encouraged to return to Abruzzo for a series of festivities and entertainment. To make this happen 20 newly restored private apartments in Valle are being made available for a nominal fee. If sufficient demand exists, a second Discover Your Roots can be repeated during the last two weeks of July 2012.

Three types of apartments are available:

One bedroom - up to 2 people, 1 double bed, bathroom, combo kitchen/living room. Cost EUR 500 (approx. 685 dollars)

Two bedroom - up to 3 people, 2 double beds, bathroom, combo kitchen/living room. Cost EUR 600 (approx. 822 dollars)

Three bedroom - up to 5 people, 3 double beds, bathroom, combo kitchen/living room. Cost EUR 700 (approx 960 dollars)

Prices are per apartment (NOT per person). Included are 14 nights lodging, travel assistance, several wine tastings, welcome party, opportunities to meet with extended relatives still living in Valle, visits to nearby historical and tourist sites, and transportation to planned group activities. Prices do not include meals although food is available at a cost of 10 euros/person for a two-course lunch or dinner. Not included (but available at an additional cost if desired) is transportation to non group-sponsored activities and airport pickup/dropoff (which can be arranged own your own or through Tierno Tours Personal laundry services upon request at a small additional fee.