The quiet of the hills
Private Castelli Romani Tour from Rome
A day in Rome’s hills — the papal residence, lakes and wine
Half an hour from Rome and the noisy city is left behind: the Castelli Romani begin, a land of volcanic lakes, green hills and old villas. A day in the country with a private driver: the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo above Lake Albano, the towns of Nemi and Frascati, a tasting of the local wine and lunch by the lake. Authentic Italy at a relaxed pace, with an art historian. In English, Italian and Russian.
Programme
- Castel Gandolfo The popes’ summer residence above the volcanic Lake Albano, the Apostolic Palace and gardens.
- Lakes Albano and Nemi Volcanic crater lakes, hill panoramas.
- The towns of Nemi and Frascati An unhurried way of life, local food (on request, a wine tasting with porchetta and cheeses).
- Transfer From Rome and back in a Mercedes with a private driver.
Castelli Romani is Rome at rest. For centuries popes and patricians escaped the heat here: volcanic lakes, Frascati wine straight from the cellar, wild-strawberry pastries from Nemi. Half a day here is worth a whole day in museums — because it isn’t sightseeing, it’s living.
What the price covers
- A private tour with an art-historian guide
- A private driver and Mercedes car/minivan, hotel–hills–hotel
- English, Italian and Russian
Paid separately
- Wine tasting and lunch (arranged on the extended route); entry tickets if required
The quoted price covers one or two guests. From three upwards, quoted on request.
Practical notes
- Meeting point
- Your Rome hotel (transfer both ways)
- Duration
- From 4 hours; a full day with tasting and lunch about 6 hours
- Format
- Relaxed, good for families
Frequently asked
What’s on a Castelli Romani tour?
Volcanic lakes, the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo, the towns of Nemi and Frascati, local food and wine.
Do we see the pope’s summer residence?
Yes, the route includes Castel Gandolfo above Lake Albano — the Apostolic Palace and gardens.
Is a wine tasting included?
On the extended route we arrange a visit to a family winery with a tasting and delicacies.
Is there a transfer?
Yes, a Mercedes with a private driver, from the hotel and back.
How long is the trip?
From 4 hours; a full day with tasting and lunch about 6 hours.
Good for children?
Yes, a relaxed atmosphere, castles and the famous wild-strawberry pastries from Nemi.
Available dates and a quote for your party — in reply to a short message.
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