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Rome
Urban Wildlife
Join sustainable comedian and communicator Fill Pill, on a trip to explore the capital of Italy with a different eyes exploring the most naturalistic sides.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the wild side of Rome: Discover the stunning biodiversity visiting the Regional Park of Castelli Romani and its volcanic lakes, Appia Antica road and Lipu Oasis
- Dolphin spotting adventure: Join a boat tour in Ostia for a chance to see playful dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Immerse yourself in history: Enjoy guided tours with Francesco De Luca (Strade Consolari), uncovering the fascinating stories behind Rome's hidden gems.
Note: Italian will be spoken during this trip. Pack your sense of adventure and your appetite—prepare for nature, history, and a feast that even a Roman emperor would envy (vegan and vegetarian included)!. We recommend using the train or bus for transportation to and from the destination whenever possible.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Food: 2 breakfast, 2 lunch
- Accommodation: 2 nights at 2-3 stars hotel
- Transportation: bike rental for one day
- Activities: concert, excursions in natural parks and oases, dolpehin watching, and guided tours by Fill Pil and Francesco De Luca (Strade Consolari),
- Other: 24/7 ORMA coordinator availability, medical and baggage insurance
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Food: lunches and dinners, unless specified otherwise
- Accommodation: city tax
- Transportation: travel to and from Rome
- Other: trip cancellation insurance
- Anything not specified under "What's included"
PAYMENT TERMS
For short trips (1-4 nights), a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining 70% due 30 days before departure. If the booking is made within 30 days of departure, the full amount will be charged in a single payment.
For long trips (5-10 nights), a 20% deposit is due at booking, followed by a second payment of 40% 60 days before departure, and the final 40% balance 30 days before departure. If booked within 30 days of departure, the entire amount will be due as a single payment.
Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 - Meet Fill Pill and Regional Park of Castelli Romani
The day begins with our meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Castelli Romani Regional Park. For convenience, those without cars can reach Albano Laziale, Cecchina, or Pavona stations, from where we’ll arrange transportation to the park. Upon arrival, park rangers will welcome us and introduce the theme of biodiversity conservation in this unique area. During the excursion, we’ll ascend Monte Cavo, the highest peak in the park, and enjoy breathtaking views of the volcanic lakes of Albano and Nemi, surrounded by ancient forests and ruins that tell stories of pre-Roman civilizations. The day will conclude with a special dinner in a trattoria set inside a Roman aqueduct, in the heart of Castel Gandolfo, the historic summer residence of the Pope, where we’ll savor local flavors in a timeless atmosphere.
Day 2 - Ostia and the Roman Coast
Saturday takes us to the sea, in the neighborhood of Ostia, where we will embark on an adventure by boat to discover the dolphins that inhabit the waters between the Protected Marine Area of the Secche di Tor Paterno and the Capitan's Reserve. Guided by the Aps Sottoalmare Association, we will immerse ourselves in a dolphin-watching session, exploring a marine area that has successfully regenerated and now hosts common bottlenose dolphins and other marine species. After this experience, we will visit the Lipu Oasis Center in Ostia, located at the mouth of the Tiber River. Here, in an area that was once an open-air landfill, we will admire a nature reserve that now welcomes flamingos and herons, symbolizing the resilience of nature against urbanization. In the late afternoon, we will return to Rome to visit the Aventine Hill with our guide Francesco De Luca. The evening will be dedicated to a special dinner, where we will taste traditional Roman dishes reinterpreted in vegan and vegetarian versions, all accompanied by a group of Roman folk musicians who will revive the authentic atmosphere of the city with guitars, tambourines, and mandolins.
Day 3 - Regional Park of the Appia Antica and departures
The last day of our trip will be entirely dedicated to discovering the historic Appian Way. Riding bicycles, we will explore the most representative section of this ancient Roman road, traversing the Regional Park of the Appia Antica, the largest urban park in Europe. As we pedal along the route, we will immerse ourselves in an open-air museum, uncovering ruins and landscapes that tell stories of a distant yet vibrant past, until we reach mile XI in the Castelli Romani. After exploring this extraordinary blend of nature and archaeology, we will return to the starting point in the afternoon, concluding our journey enriched by new discoveries and perspectives on Rome and its surroundings.
Filippo Piluso, aka Fill Pill, is an environmental communicator, stand-up comedian, and musician. He humorously describes himself as "seriously joking." He combines serious topics with a light, comedic tone, addressing various issues related to sustainability and nature.He holds a degree in Law with a specialization in International Environmental and Maritime Law, and a Master's in Sustainability and Energy Resource Management. Filippo has worked in ocean conservation for NGOs and international associations, managed renewable energy development projects in Africa, and served as a sustainability consultant for businesses. He is also the vice-president and co-founder of an advocacy group for environmental communicators.
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