Top Abruzzo Nature and Wildlife Tours

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.

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.