Top Abruzzo Nature Walks

Located just one hour from Rome by car, the Turano Valley may be the Lazio region’s best-kept secret. This private tour covers much of the area, hiking to an abandoned medieval village, stopping for a guided tour of Castel Di Tora, and offering lunch with wine at a local agriturismo. Arrange pickup from Rome or Carsoli for an added cost.

An intense experience between history, tradition and suggestive views. This tour allows you to experience the medieval village and the famous Rocca Calascio in a unique atmosphere, immersed in the majesty of the mountain. Experience designed for lovers of trekking, photography and history. In 2019, National Geographic listed the Rocca among the 15 most beautiful castles in the world. During the excursion: - you will do a challenging trek in the mountains - you will discover the in-depth history of the archaeological area and medieval villages - you will observe birds of prey in flight and take unique panoramic photographs; Summary : - Visit to the Medieval Village of Calascio - Trekking to the village of Rocca Calascio - Visit to the Medieval Village - Trekking to Octagonal Church - Visit of the Octagonal Church - Trekking to the Rock - Visit of the Rock - Trekking to the parking lot

Accompanied by a professional local guide take a walk in the Castle of Rocca Calascio, famous for being the frame and set of numerous films and Hollywood films such as "Ladyhawke" and "The Name of the Rose"! Start by visiting the village below the Castle which you will then reach via the path that leads to the entrance bridge passing through the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà located along the path at the foot of the Rocca. You will continue with a typical Abruzzo lunch made of dishes made with excellence that the area expresses such as the Lentil of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Slow Food Presidium, the Saffron Dell'Aquila D.O.P. and the delicious Canestrato cheese from Castel Del Monte. This will be followed by a visit to the splendid village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio with its newly renovated tower, you will explore its narrow streets and countless shops with its handcrafted products.

This night excursion will take you to the heart of the most authentic Abruzzo, among archaeological areas, starry skies and night sounds. At over 1,460 meters above sea level, in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, stands Rocca Calascio: the highest fortification in the Apennines. In 2019, National Geographic listed it among the 15 most beautiful castles in the world. During the excursion: - you will do a challenging trek in the mountains - you will discover the in-depth history of the archaeological area - night sky observation and landscape photography - suggestive silences accompanied by the sound of night birds only - breathtaking views illuminated only by the moon Summary - Visit to the Medieval Village - Small trekking to Octagonal Church - Visit to the Rock - Brief astronomical info and looks up to the sky - Small trekking to the parking lot