Val Camonica Petroglpyh Tour Italy

Itinerary

Day 1 – Milan to Val Camonica

Meet your expedition leader in Milan before travelling north into the Italian Alps to the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Val Camonica. As the valley opens beneath towering mountains, you'll be introduced to one of the world's greatest concentrations of prehistoric rock art and the remarkable history that has made this region internationally significant.

Meet your expedition leader in Milan
Scenic drive through the Italian Alps to Val Camonica
Introduction to the history and archaeology of the valley
Check in to your accommodation
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner
Overnight in Val Camonica

Day 2 – Naquane National Park & The Origins of European Rock Art

Today is dedicated to exploring the extraordinary prehistoric heritage of Val Camonica. Visit Italy's oldest archaeological park dedicated to rock engravings before continuing to the National Museum of Prehistory, where archaeological discoveries provide valuable insight into the people who carved these remarkable symbols thousands of years ago.

Explore Parco Nazionale delle Incisioni Rupestri di Naquane
Discover thousands of prehistoric petroglyphs and rock carvings
Learn about Bronze Age and Iron Age societies
Visit the National Museum of Prehistory of Valle Camonica
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner
Overnight in Val Camonica

Day 3 – Seradina Bedolina Archaeological Park

Continue your exploration at one of Val Camonica's most important archaeological sites. The engravings at Seradina Bedolina reveal scenes of daily life, warfare, rituals and one of the world's earliest known landscape maps. Throughout the day, discuss the latest archaeological research and the mysteries that continue to surround Europe's prehistoric civilisations.

Visit Seradina Bedolina Municipal Archaeological Park
See the famous Bedolina Map
Explore thousands of prehistoric engravings across the archaeological park
Learn how archaeologists interpret rock art and ancient symbolism
Enjoy panoramic views across the Camonica Valley
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner
Overnight in Val Camonica

Day 4 – Return to Milan

Enjoy a relaxed morning before departing Val Camonica and returning to Milan. Along the journey, reflect on the discoveries made throughout the expedition while taking in the final views of the Italian Alps before the tour concludes.