Tour to the Roman castles: Nemi, Ariccia and Castel Gandolfo, a day from Rome | 8 hours

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Tour to the Roman castles: Nemi, Ariccia and Castel Gandolfo, a day from Rome
2 Adults x $661.45
$1,322.90
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$1,322.90
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Pick up and return to the hotel
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Spanish-English speaking driver
  • Tourist guide in English (available on request)
  • Lunch and alcoholic beverages
  • Tickets to visit places for a fee

Overview

The Roman castles are located in the territory of the ancient Lazio Vetus, about 30 km from Rome, they are a series of small villages scattered on a territory of volcanic origin, immersed in the green of hills, woods and lakes; there are fourteen villages rich in history, traditions and popular festivals. The origin of the name of the Roman castles dates back to the fourteenth century, when many inhabitants of Rome took refuge in the castles of Roman feudal families such as: Savelli, Annibaldi, Orsini and Colonna, to escape the economic and political difficulties caused by the Avignon Prison. The Roman castles are located on the hills, in the area of the Alban hills, a short distance from each other; this holiday day will give you the opportunity to visit the main hill towns of Nemi, Ariccia and Castel Gandolfo; in the whole area of the castles, agriculture is the main economic and employment resource, together with the production of excellent and renowned wines.

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Itinerary

  • Lago di Nemi

    Nemi is the smallest village in the regional area of the Roman castles, beautiful and famous for the abundant cultivation of strawberries and for the respective feast; unlike normal-sized strawberries, smaller strawberries are very delicious, known as "wild strawberries", which is why farmers use them to make liqueurs and liqueur cream, recommended as an excellent aperitif or as a pastime to sweeten the palate . Nemi is famous and has been recognized for the excellent quality of hospitality and stay of tourists. Walking through the streets of the city you can visit its small shops, taste the different liqueurs and buy typical local products such as jams, cakes, ham, spicy salami, bresaola, cheese and other curiosities of the local gastronomy. Its historic center is in a beautiful panoramic position on Lake Nemi, famous because two Roman ships dating back to the times of the Emperor Caligula were found here, preserved for years in the museum of Roman ships.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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    Ariccia is a very well-known and popular city in the area of the Roman castles, in the dialects of the castles it is called A 'Riccia. Its popularity is due to the high flow of tourists who visit the Chigiano complex every year along with works by Bernini and other religious monuments. His cuisine is very similar to the Roman one, but the most famous culinary product of the castles is the Porchetta, served together with other products and accompanied by a nice glass of white wine, typical of the areas where wine is produced in the castles. Porchetta is a typical elaborate dish, made up of a whole pig, emptied, boned and seasoned, ideal for snacks in the cellar, in the garden and at home. Along the roads between one village and another, you can observe their customs and traditions, meeting famous kiosks of the Roman Porchetta or of Ariccia.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

    Castel Gandolfo is a beautiful city known above all for the summer residence of the Popes, where the Popes habitually lived for the summer, in absolute rest and relaxation. Around the residence there are other prestigious residences, villas and houses, built for nobles and rich families who have chosen this place to enjoy their holidays with a view of the lake and in absolute tranquility. The historic center is visited by tourists from all over the world, from the main square to its internal streets, full of restaurants, hotels and traditional shops with a splendid view of Lake Albano, known as the lake of Castel Gandolfo. The houses reach the beach of the lake, taking up most of the arch of the lake. This beautiful city is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Italy and as far as gastronomy is concerned, it has an excellent cuisine and a good production of wines, it is an ideal place to have lunch in one of its typical and historical restaurants.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Animals must have their own carrier

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Beautiful countryside

Published on May, 2024

Excellent tour! Sights are beautiful. Guide was excellent and knowledgeable. Lunch recommendation was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

This was awesome. Our...

Published on Jul, 2022

This was awesome. Our tour guide was so on time, great vehicle, very kind and patient. He gave us the best tour around this cute towns. He took the time to explain the history around each one of them. He knew the vendors of every town and was patient enought to wait for us to see everything and he was always offering to take our pictures. He finished it up recommending the most wonderful restaurant in Castel Gandolfo. It was delicious. Very professional service. We are extremely pleased with this tour. Highly recommend it!!

Terrific day in the Roman countryside

Published on Apr, 2019

Highly recommend this tour. Nemi was an interesting little town. But the high point was Castel Gandolfo and the one time Summer residence of the Pope. The audio guide tour was informative and the display of papal vehicles was a highlight. Our guide recommended lunch at Ristorante Pagnanelli where we a an excellent lunch while enjoying the magnificent lake view.

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