Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comCastelli Romani's Medieval Villages Half-Day Trip from Rome
based on Tour the medieval villages outside Rome on an afternoon excursion to the Castelli Romani region. You'll take a relaxing drive through the beautiful countryside surrounding the busy capital, see views of the Pope’s summer residence of Castelgandolfo and enjoy a wine tasting at famous Frascati.
On your afternoon jaunt from Rome, you'll travel past the ruins of the Baths of Caracalla before taking the ancient Appian Way past the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis. Along the way you’ll pass the famous Castelli Romani village of Castelgandolfo, the Pope's summer residence.
Other villages you’ll pass en route include Rocca di Papa and Grottaferrata, noted for their culture and gastronomic delicacies. The last stop on your afternoon excursion from Rome is a wine tasting at beautiful Frascati.
- Afternoon excursion to the Castelli Romani medieval villages outside Rome
- Drive through the beautiful countryside surrounding Rome
- Ancient Appian Way and the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis
- View the Pope's summer residence of Castelgandolfo
- Medieval villages including Rocca di Papa and Grottaferrat
- Wine tasting at Frascati, famous for its white wine
- Expert local guide
- Pickup from centrally located Rome hotels
Seasonal
April 01 to October 31
Tuesday and Saturday
Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pickup - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate.
Departure Time:- From Rome hotels: 2:00pm
- From central meeting point: 3:00pm
Tour concludes at 5/a Via Farini (centrally located and close to Termini Railway Station). In some cases, it is possible to be dropped off nearby your hotel but this cannot be guaranteed until the day of the tour as it depends on Rome traffic conditions and the location of your hotel. Please ask your tour guide on the day of travel.
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is available from all Rome centrally located hotels ONLY. To view a full list of Rome hotels pickups, click on the 'View Map' icon above. Please list your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point (5/a Via Farini, Rome).
Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approximately 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.
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- One wine tasting at Frascati
- Hotel pickup from Rome centrally located hotels only
- Escorted by a multilingual local guide with commentary
- Transportation in air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be at the time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers.
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The view of Castelgandolfo was from a distance and while traveling; it would have been nice to at least ... Read more ›
Kenneth L, United States, June 2007
This was a lovely way to get out of Rome and see a bit of the countryside around you. Read more ›
Yvonne L, United Kingdom, May 2008
