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 will meet at the Frascati train station, then travel by car to Castel Gandolfo, 20 minutes away.

Upon arrival, we will have 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, and we will discuss sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini's contributions to the building.

Next, we'll travel along Lake Albano to Nemi, one of the smallest villages in the region, offering views of the surrounding hills. We will then proceed to Rocca di Papa to observe the facade of its 12th-century castle, a town known for surviving World War II.

The final stop will be in Frascati, where we will explore the historic center and visit a winery to taste white wine paired with a typical Italian aperitif. During the tasting, we will explain how the volcanic soils contribute to the local grape cultivation and its flavors.

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