Guided tour to discover the territory of Polvese Island
between history, nature and culture for visitors, families and groups.
An itinerary to appreciate the history and nature of the island by visiting the Medieval Castle, built to defend the ancient village, the small Church of San Giuliano with frescoes from the 15th century Umbrian school, the Holm Oak Wood of San Leonardo with its imposing trees.
By visiting the island at different times of the year it will be possible to enjoy the area when seasonal changes are accompanied by rhythms, colors, echoes and resonances of water, earth, air and fire.
Itinerary:
Castle, Church of San Giuliano, Holm Oak Wood of San Leonardo, remains of the Church of Santa Maria della Cerqua.
Departure from the Visitor Center of Isola Polvese.
Duration: 1 h
Costs:
Full: € 5
Reduced (6-14 years and disabled people) € 3
Free for children up to 6 years
Booking required:
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On the Maggiore Island, the olive trees grow in a strip of uncontaminated land of just 28 hectares. Right here, from these secular olive trees planted first by the Franciscan friars and then by the Marquises Guglielmi, a pure oil is extracted, a green gold from which the “Isola Pura” brand products are born.
Extra virgin olive oil is synonymous with health and well-being all over the world. Its cosmetic properties are already well known by ancient peoples: the Egyptians used it to soften the skin and polish the hair, the Greeks for massages, frictions and warm up the muscles, the Etruscans used it above all as a medicine. Since ancient times, therefore, extra virgin olive oil not only makes us feel good, but also makes us more beautiful.
The experience includes:
- Walk among the olive trees in Isola Maggiore, to discover natural cosmetics which have oil, olive leaves and some plants of this natural park as its main ingredients.
- Visit to the “Isola Pura” store, where you can find products of the highest quality, such as essential oils, vegetable butters, vegetable oils, without the addition of silicones, silicones, parabens and petrolatum. All 100% made in Umbria!
Come and live a fantastic experience in contact with nature on board the typical fishing boats, accompanied by professional fishermen!
You will participate in the identification of the place for the positioning of the nets and the collection of fish in the magnificent naturalistic scenery of the Lake Trasimeno park, enjoying the panorama from a privileged point of view.
You can reach and circumnavigate the beautiful islands of the lake and taste directly the freshly caught fish, once back on land.
The excursions will last about 3/4 hours departing from the port of the Cooperative in San Feliciano (via Alicata) and from the port of the Sailing Club of Castiglione del Lago.
Departure in the early hours of the day with favorable weather conditions, dropping and pulling up the nets at dawn.
At Trasimeno a dream is rekindled… it is the largest Christmas tree in the world built on water!
2559 bulbs for 7 km of cables. A unique, all-natural show in the open air for an unforgettable Christmas.
The ticket includes:
- Entrance to the Belvedere Path: a walk that runs along the walls and that offers a breathtaking view of Lake Trasimeno.
- Visit to the monumental crib, enlarged and renovated.
- Observation point of the Christmas tree drawn on the water.
- Live shows at the Rocca for all 37 days.
Dates and opening times:
from 4th December to 9th January every day
from 17.00 to 22.30
Please note: access is limited by time slots in compliance with anti-covid regulations.
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Workshops with and on snails, activities for children and adults of various kinds: courses, theme nights, tastings and more, outdoors and for all ages.
The main theme is always nature in a broad sense and snails in the specific.
It always starts from a visit to the enclosures with an explanation of what is done in our farm, and then continues with the planned event or, in the case of groups
of children, with the planned workshops or chosen by the guests from a pre-arranged list.
We are a team of local professionals striving to involve visitors into our daily lives, activities and research, unlocking the soul of this unique territory by quietly walking through the woods, hills and meadows, sailing across the lake’s waters to discover its many secrets and allures.
Come with us and fully experience Lake Trasimeno’s wonders!
Our project Trasimeno Slow Experience guides visitors to the heart of Lake Trasimeno, its history, natural beauties and traditions, far from the beaten track and the touristy crowds, accompanied by locals and experts who know and love the area deeply.
Our programs and activities are also conceived for those who visit the area often but wish to have a unique experience, for a day or a few hours, on a boat – to rediscover and fully enjoy the watery scenes of the lake and its islands -, on horseback or in a carriage for special itineraries into the tiny medieval villages, with a slow-pace walk accompanied by local donkeys or simply hiking through the woods and hills surrounding the lake.
The ultimate experience to fully live and peacefully experience our gorgeous Lake Trasimeno!
Guided tour to discover edible wild herbs, ancient grains and saffron
Walk in the edible lawn that surrounds the Ancient Grains field, the Zafferaneto (saffron field) and the Oliveto (olive orchard) discovering names, aromas, flavors, beneficial properties of wild herbs and their use in the kitchen.
You will also collect your own herbarium for you to bring back home. Also getting to know Saffron and its magical world.
You may choose how long the activity shall last: 2 hours, a half-day, halfday with lunch.
It is possible to reserve your own lunch-box containing produces of the farm products and of other local farms for a picnic alongside the Zafferaneto
or the ancient grains field.
If you are a bicycle enthusiast, Panelios has prepared for you a series of itineraries that will allow you to ride a bike immersed in our woods and hills, in order to admire the magnificent landscapes on the shores of Lake Trasimeno from above.
For an exciting e-bike ride, you do not necessarily need to be well trained: thanks to the help of the electric motor, the experience is truly within everyone’s reach!
Get on your e-Bike and ride towards a 100% sweet and sustainable adventure!
Come and visit the Oasi la Valle, a stop and nesting stage for thousands of birds along the main migratory routes! In its thousand hectares, thanks to its shallow waters and extensive reeds, the Oasis hosts over 200 species of birds throughout the year. Many of them stop to nest, others to overwinter, others just to stock up on food during the journey, so that each season of the year allows for different and interesting observations.
The Oasis is now a point of reference for the entire Trasimeno area, offering visitors the gateway to the ecosystem, nature, the lake landscape, to experience natural environments as places of concrete experiences.
The Oasis is equipped with two nature trails with 4 observatories that go into the reeds, an exhibition on the historical-naturalistic aspects of the Valley, an ancient emissary that can be partially walkable, 30 binoculars available to visitors for birdwatching and a bird ringing station.
The experience includes:
- introduction to the environment of Lake Trasimeno
- bird watching
- Scientific bird ringing
- Garden of the Water Lilies
Please note: at the time of booking it is also necessary to indicate the number of children from 0 to 6 years to avoid congestion problems.
