Name: The Great Beauty: Easy City Hike back in time to the Aqueducts Park (Parco degli Acquedotti)
Start: 2023-10-11T08:30+2:00
End: 2023-10-11T11:30+2:00
Location: The Great Beauty: Easy City Hike back in time to the Aqueducts Park (Parco degli Acquedotti)

The Great Beauty: Easy City Hike back in time to the Aqueducts Park (Parco degli Acquedotti)

Posted on October 9th, 2023

Together with Nature of Sal (@natureofsal) we bring you the best experiences for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts!

If you ever wondered what it felt like to hike through Rome 2000 years ago, then this Urban hike is for you!

Start in the hip and trendy neighborhood Pigneto and follow an ancient aqueduct, which will lead us to the so-called “Parco degli Acquedotti” – an epic, ancient Roman park where you’ll experience a surreal mix of nature and several ancient aqueducts, and on days with good weather, a beautiful mountain backdrop.

Where: This experience is one-way and will begin at the Subway Station Pigneto (C-Line) and finish close to the Subway station “Giulio Agricola” (A-Line).
When: Weekly Monday to Thursday
Time: about 3 hours (the exact time varies, depending on the weather conditions and participants)
Cost: Full price: 25€ – 30% discount for Expat members (read below) – train ticket not included

The maximum amount of participants is limited to: 15
With knowledgeable guides to share insights about this Regional Park, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and significance of the Aqueducts, and how nature helped shape them.

How to participate?
Send an email to info@natureofsal.com, or Whatsapp directly to +39 351 70 60 636 (don’t forget to mention that you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!).

More info

The starting point is Pigneto (Metro C) – online booking is required.

ℹ️ Meeting time 15 minutes prior to departure.
ℹ️ Language: English, German, Italian
ℹ️ Difficulty Level: Easy (Distance: 8km/5 miles, includes uneven terrain)
ℹ️ The final duration of the hiking event and the itinerary may vary, depending on weather conditions, unexpected obstacles (e.g. a fallen tree along the way), or other safety reasons. It is at the discretion of the professional hiking guide to determine alternatives or to shorten or extend the experience.

This is a professional activity in accordance with European Union legislation and Italian law no. 4 dating to 2003.
Sal is a professional guide enrolled in the register of the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides – AIGAE.

What should you bring?

Obligatory: Comfortable hiking shoes, 1.5 liters of water, clothing suited for an outdoor hike, backpack
Recommended: Comfortable backpack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat (protection from both sun and rain), trail snacks, tickets for public transport
Optional: Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses

*Includes the guided hike with a professional guide. It does not include any travel costs, transport, food, or entrance to any attractions.

Who is the guide?
Sal, a certified outdoor guide (member of AIGAE), leads this tour. He’s also a Komoot route editor and a National Geographic Day Tour guide at TUI. His mission is to make information about the Italian outdoors and wilderness experiences accessible to everyone and to promote a healthier lifestyle and connection with nature. He speaks English, German, and Italian. You can learn more about him here.

Are you new to our network and meetup? The best thing is to greet the host Adriana, Irene, or Patrizia first or before sitting so that we can help you meet others.

Don’t be shy! Fun professionals from all over the world are waiting to connect with you. Don’t hesitate to bring your partner, friends, flatmates, or colleagues with you.

What kind of people attend our event? All ages from 18 years old to our retired expats and we blend in fine together. We have 60 to 80 people that attend and it’s best to always reserve. If you do not receive our newsletter it’s a good idea to sign up here.