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Among the stars and stories Rocca Calascio Night Visit

By Francesco P.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$188 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 metres 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 car park

Activity location

  • Centro Storico di Calascio
    • Calascio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Calascino Cafè
    • 61 Strada Provinciale 7
    • 67020, Calascio, Abruzzo, Italy

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Among the stars and stories Rocca Calascio Night Visit
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 PM
Price details
AU$188.49 x 1 AdultAU$188.49
Total
Price is AU$188.49
Until Tue, 28 Apr

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Historical, naturalistic and cinematographic insights
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    Entrance to the Medieval Village and the Rocca di Calascio
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    Transfer from the meeting point to the Rocca and back
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    Expert Local Guide with DA
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    Useful torches for visiting and walking
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    Food and drink
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    Transport DA/from Calascio
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    Equipment (hiking DA shoes, technical clothing)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people with mobility difficulties
  • Not recommended for people suffering from dizziness
  • Not recommended for wheelchair users

Activity itinerary

Centro Storico di Calascio

  • 1h
Visit of the Medieval Village of Rocca Calascio with historical and architectural description of the buildings.

Rocca Calascio

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
During the visit, the inside of the keep will be opened to participants and you can visit the inner rooms.

Location

Activity location

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    Centro Storico di Calascio
    • Calascio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Calascino Cafè
    • 61 Strada Provinciale 7
    • 67020, Calascio, Abruzzo, Italy

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