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Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

About this experience

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

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  • Duration: 7 hr

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Hike Lake Castle and good food!
Duration: 6 hours: guided tour of Antuni "ghost" village + lake's view + tour of Castel di Tora the "most beautiful Italian small village"
lunch included with local food: yummy hand made pasta with organic food, and much more!

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

What is 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;)

Not included

  • transfer until Starting Point:we could organize pickup in Rome or Carsoli (suggested) but with a fee

Itinerary and highlights

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!

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.

stops along the shores of the lake

local falls, lush nature, 40' hiking.

(the visit depends by the available time we'll have...)

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 .....

Meeting and pickup information

  • at Rome Termini station (on request, pick-up/drop-off with professional driver. Fee will be charged, contact the Host in advance to arrange it)
  • at Carsoli train station (on request, pick-up/drop-off, a small fee will be charged, contact the Host in advance to arrange it)
  • Castel di Tora, near the bar/pharmacy (NO FEES)

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Turano Experiences

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–10; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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