Roman Castles Private Tour

Tour overview

This breathtaking day trip/half-day trip from Rome takes you outside the hustle and bustle of the city to the scenic and serene Castelli Romani countryside. These “Roman Castles” are actually a group of communes right outside the Metropolitan City Center of Rome, each one uniquely different.

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Tour Overview:  

This breathtaking day trip/half-day trip from Rome takes you outside the hustle and bustle of the city to the scenic and serene Castelli Romani. These “Roman Castles” are actually a group of communes right outside the Metropolitan City Center of Rome, each one uniquely different.

Explore by minivan, the picturesque areas of Castel Gandolfo, Ariccia, Lake Albano, Frascati, Nemi, Marino, and the Villa of Aldobrandini - with a wine tasting in Frascati and porchetta sampling in Ariccia.

Tour Description:

Explore the beautiful Castelli Romani by minivan and discover why each of the towns surrounding the two lakes of Nemi and Albano are truly one-of-a-kind.

Your day of sightseeing starts with a visit to the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. Set atop one of the many beautiful mountains of the Castelli, these are some of the most stunning views of the city.

The next stop is to Ariccia – the birthplace of Porchetta. Sample this delicious, traditional pork roast – one of the most famous dishes in Rome. Then a brief stop by Lake Albano – one of the deepest in Rome- before exploring the nearby church of Bernini

Your driving tour outside of Rome continues onto Frascati – home to some of the finest wines in the Lazio region- and the perfect opportunity for a wine tasting in one of the oldest wineries of the Castelli Romani area.

Visit the beautiful exteriors of the Villa of Aldobrandini before moving on to the lake of Nemi and the surrounding town. Marino, where the famous Grape Festival takes place in the streets every October, will be the last stop on this memorable sightseeing tour outside Rome.

• Castle Gandolfo
• Ariccia
• Lake Albano
• Frascati
• Nemi
• Marino
• Villa of Aldobrandini

What’s Included:

• Minivan transportation to and from
• Expert guide
• Skip-the-line entrance to the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo?
• Wine tasting and food sampling