Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

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

1. 1

   Borgo di Monte Antuni

   2.5 hours

   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. 2

   Castel Di Tora

   45 min

   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.

3. 3

   Lago del Turano

   20 min

   stops along the shores of the lake

4. 4

   Cascata delle Vallocchie

   40 min

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

5. 5

   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 .....

• 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

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