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

At 9:30 am, we'll meet at the Frascati train station and travel by car to our first destination, Castel Gandolfo, located 20 minutes away.

Upon arrival, we will embark on a sightseeing tour of the town, viewing 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 Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s contributions to the building.

Next, we will skirt Lake Albano to reach Nemi, one of the smallest villages in the region, to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills. We will continue to Rocca di Papa to observe the façade of its 12th-century castle and discuss its history as the town that survived World War II.

The final stop will be in Frascati, where we will walk through the historic center and visit a winery to taste white wine with a typical Italian aperitif. During the tasting, we will explain the role of the volcanic soils in vine cultivation and the unique flavors of the local grapes.

The tour concludes back at the starting point by 12:30 pm.