This full day private tour to the Roman Castles will let you spend a very special day in Rome surroundings, travelling comfortably by car with a private driver. You will visit the best villages of the area, relaxing in the countyside, admiring works of art and, why not, tasting the local cuisine!
The full private day tour of Roman Castles is an eight hour food and culture trip round Castelli Romani Hill towns which include Ariccia, Castel Gandolfo and Frascati. The tour which will kick start from your hotel in Rome features a private service, English-speaking driver, and a luxurious car to enjoy the sight of Rome while riding to your destination.
This incredible full day private tour departing from Rome includes a tour to the so-called Roman Castles (Castelli Romani in Italian), a group of comunes in the Metropolitan City of Rome. They are located a short distance south-east of the Eternal City, at the feet of the Alban Hills, in the territory corresponding to the Old Latium. For sure the itinerary could be customized as per your desires. You will depart from the Italian Capital and will join Castel Gandolfo, famous for the Apostolic Palace, the summer residence and vacation retreat for the pope, the leader of the Catholic Church. While you are at your first destination, you will get the chance to visit the town, relate with the people, and take wonderful pictures that will form the memory for your trip. The first stop will last about 30 minutes so you will be able to spend ample time in the city.
After Castel Gandolfo, the next stop on your tour will be at Ariccia town, considered an extension of Rome's southeastern suburbs, located in the regional park known as the "Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani". The car will be parked at Piazza della Republica where you will be able to see beautiful buildings like the Church of Santa Maria, the Fontana delle Tre Cannelle ("Fountain of the three spouts") and Palazzo Chigi. Nowadays, Ariccia has become famous for its porchetta, pork that is slowly roasted with herbs and wild fennel, and it has been known since historical times for its wine.
The full day private tour of Roman Castles also features a ride to Nemi Town, in the Alban Hills overlooking Lake Nemi, a volcanic crater lake. Here you can have a taste of wild strawberries (the city is famous for its wild strawberries, which are smaller and sweeter than commercially grown varieties) and have lunch at the world famous Locanda Lo Specchio di Diana. We also suggest you to visit Frascati, a historical and artistic centre, closely associated with science (being the location of several international scientific laboratories) and white wine with the same name.
If you liked this tour, try also the Half-day Tour to explore Tivoli, Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este from Rome or the Private Transfer from the centre of Rome to visit Ostia Antica!
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
We strongly recommend to inform us in advance about any delays.
The service will commence at the time selected during the booking process. In the event of delay of the Client, we cannot guarantee that the duration of the tour will be the same as the one indicated.
During the booking process, in the "Additional Information" page, enter the details of your hotel (name and address).
You can organize with your driver the itinerary and the points of interest you prefer to stop.
Remember to wear appropriate clothing to have access inside the churches (no shorts, miniskirts, tank tops or shoulders uncovered).
Special seating for kids are available, upon request and with an extra cost. Contact us for more information.
Guide available upon request and with an additional cost (available in the following languages: Italian, English, German, Spanish, French,Portuguese, Russian and Japanese). Contact us for more information.