Castelli Romani Private Excursion

Explore the beautiful villages of the Albano Mountains with this tour of the Castelli Romani region. You'll visit the towns of Castel Gandolfo, Nemi & Rocca di Papa!

Castelli Romani Private Excursion

The tour begins at 9:30 am at the Frascati train station. We will depart by car to Castel Gandolfo, approximately 20 minutes away.

Upon arrival, we will conduct a sightseeing tour of the town, including the exterior of the Pope's summer residence. Notably, Alexander VII was the first bishop of Rome to vacation in the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo. The tour will also cover the contributions of the famous Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini to this building.

Next, we will drive along Lake Albano to reach Nemi, known for its scenic hills. Following this, we will proceed to Rocca di Papa to view its 12th-century castle and learn about its history as the town that survived World War II.

The final stop will be in Frascati, where we will explore the historic center and visit a winery for a tasting of local white wine paired with a typical Italian aperitif. During the tasting, we will discuss how the volcanic soils enhance the cultivation of vines and influence the flavor of local grapes.

After the tasting, the tour concludes at the starting point by 12:30 pm.