Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!
At a glance
Hike Lake Castle and Good Food! is a 7h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Turano Experiences. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $158.72 per person. 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..
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
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
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;)
Not included
- transfer until Starting Point:we could organize pickup in Rome or Carsoli (suggested) but with a fee
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h 30m
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! -
Stop 2 · 45m
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.
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Stop 3 · 20m
stops along the shores of the lake
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Stop 4 · 40m
local falls, lush nature, 40' hiking.
(the visit depends by the available time we'll have...) -
Stop 5
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 point
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)
Good to know
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hike Lake Castle and Good Food! take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $158.72 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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;).
Where does it start?
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…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
