The olive tree of Sant’Emiliano

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The olive tree of Sant’Emiliano

From the village to the countryside, up to the ‘Saggio Signore’, the symbol of Trevi

Just outside Trevi there is an ‘old sage’ who has accompanied the growth of the city since ancient times, indeed for almost 2000 years. Winters, kingdoms, papacies, conquerors and epidemics have come and gone but he has remained alive and well, planted in a spot that once welcomed him so warmly and continues to embrace him. The ‘Saggio Signore’ (old sage) is actually the olive tree of Sant’Emiliano, whose origin we can traced thanks to an ancient 9^th-century codex in which it is said that Emiliano, recently dispatched as Bishop of Trevi, was bound and then beheaded to ‘a young olive tree’ in the remote year of 304 AD.

This trek will take place near the village of Trevi, in search of the ‘wise old sage’, which you will learn to discover and appreciate with the help of our guide.

Plan

1
Briefing
2
First part of the trail
3
break
4
Second part of the trail

Recommended clothing

For this activity we recommend comfortable clothing that does not restrict your freedom of movement.
Bring a windcheater/anorak with you, even if the activity takes place in the summer months.
We recommend you wear trekking footwear.

We also recommend you bring:
– A comfortable backpack suitable for cycling/walking
– A warm sweater, such as a technical sports shir, for sudden drops in temperature
– A change of clothes (especially socks) in case of sudden rain
– Hat with a sun visor
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sunscreen.

Included

Expert guide

Not included

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

Time

The activity will last about 4 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Children

Suitable only for children over the age of 8 with authorization or accompanied by parents.

Pet policy

Pets are generally allowed, if easily managed. We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Requirements

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return.
We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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The olive tree of Sant’Emiliano

From the village to the countryside, up to the ‘Saggio Signore’, the symbol of Trevi

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Briefing

First part of the trail

break

Second part of the trail

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