Day Trip to Rome Countryside including Nemi, Frascati, Castelgandolfo

Meeting Point

Castelli Romani

The Castelli Romani , a collection of hill top towns south of Rome, have always been synonymous with great food and simplicity. In the old days the Romans came here on the weekend, bought food on the road and went to eat in taverns.The restaurants served only wine. The service was rather spartan, but it was very fun. Our tour will include several villages and stops. Head south along the legendary Appian way, one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic. See the Baths of Caracalla and the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis along the way. Your first stop will be at Piazza di Corte of Ariccia designed by Bernini.You may choose to taste the famous local products including Porchetta or linger around the old town.We will then proceed south and drive through Genzano, famous for :it's bread ,that has obtained a truly unique quality and for the famous “INFIORATA “ Festival. Then going around the lake we will arrive in Nemi. It the best preserved town of the Castelli Romani. Here you will have a chance to tast the “Fragolino” typical liquor made from wild strawberries. You will also visit Medieval Castelgandolfo , summer Residence of the Pope and Frascati before returning to your hotel. If you select the wine tasting option we will stop for a local wine sampling.