Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

5.0
(21 reviews) Rome, Italy

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Hi guys, welcome to the REAL Italy!

Join me and I’ll bring you to discover a magic place, the Turano Valley!

A full day surrounded by Nature (hiking, lake, mountains, falls), History and Culture (old village, Castle, Hermitage) and homemade Organic Food (km 0).

Small group, max 8 pax.

We'll visit a ghost medieval village with Palace Maze and Garden, have a GREAT lunch in a local place around the Turano Lake, one of the region’s best-kept secrets, with blue clear waters surrounded by green mountains, and visit Castel di Tora, in the Top 100's Italian small villages.

About me, I work as hiking-environmental guide, Official host for Natural Reserve, Guide for Antuni medieval Village and responsible or hiking of our association CamminandoCon

I'm also an Airbnb Super Host, renting small apartments -fully renovated- in our small village, so consider to stay here overnight to live there Real Italy.

I love to share this magic place, so let me show you around. Can't wait!

Paolo

What's Included

Insurance (guests are covered during all the activities)
Private transportation
it includes the REAL Italian food, with a lunch including homemade yummy pasta wine and dessert.
All Fees and Taxes
We' ll delight to offer you an italian espresso or cappuccino when we'll meet;)
transfer until Starting Point:we could organize pickup in Rome or Carsoli (suggested) but with a fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Borgo di Monte Antuni

    The Experience starts with a short and easy hiking, visiting the abandoned medieval village of Monte Antuni, which dates back to the year 1100, opened just for YOU! We explore its restored palace, gardens, labyrinth, and if feasible the frescos in the Hermitage. There we’ll have 360◦ spectacular view of the Turano Lake and surrounding mountains included in the Natural Reserve. I'll describe you history and legends, as well flora and fauna, protected by the national reserve of which i'm an official Guide. Walk back to the car, and moving to the close Castel di Tora, one of the "most beautiful Italian small villages" with its narrow streets, iconic rock of 13' century, and many spots for great lake views photos. Here you're going to taste a delicious italian food, with many local products, that will remain in your memories for a long long time ..... on the way back, we'll stop for a last pictures together on the lake, the best way to end your perfect italian day!

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    guided tour of "one of the most beautiful Italian small villages" with its narrow streets, iconic rock of 13' century, and many spots for great lake views photos.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lago del Turano

    stops along the shores of the lake

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cascata delle Vallocchie

    local falls, lush nature, 40' hiking. (the visit depends by the available time we'll have...)

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Castel di Tora (Pass by)

    In the village you're going to taste a delicious italian food, with many local products as sheep cheese, salami,bruschetta and hand made pasta, that will remain in your memories for a long long time .....

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • we can offer vegetarian/gluten free options at lunch // we can customize the tour according guests' needs
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Supplied by Turano Experiences

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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Food & Drink
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