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Roman countryside & Lakes Day Tour

About this experience

With us you’ll have the chance to explore and discover the city with the comfort of a luxury Mercedes Vehicle, and to learn more about the Roman History and culture, without the stress and the fatigue of the walking. During your Roman Countryside and Lakes tour you’ll discover what’s around the Eternal City! The countryside part with Albano lake and Nemi lake is really nice, peaceful and with lovely little town such as Castel Gandolfo, the village where the Pope's has his summer estate, such as Frascati, the village with main roman people has the summer estate and many farmhouses with the production of wines "the Frascati" Wine, such as Nemi, the village of strawberries and so on. This land is well known for food and wine, and the specialties and excellent. Therefore, this tour also includes a tasting lunch with wine tasting in a typical restaurant of the Roman Countryside!

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Roman countryside & Lakes Day Tour
Pickup included

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Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Driver

Not included

  • Any extra meals
  • Tickets to enter sites

Itinerary and highlights

Your day tour will begin when your English Speaking Driver will pick you up directly at your accommodation In Rome. You will be chauffeured through the Roman Countryside, a rural area renowned for the typical little towns, the gorgeous views and the delicious cuisine.
Your first stop of the day will be Frascati. The little town, renewed for Its astonishing white wine, it's a remain of the Roman times and is full of ancient Roman and Medieval Villas. Furthermore, from the center of the town you’ll be able to fully enjoy a stunning view over the Roman Countryside!

Along the way to reach Castelgandolfo, you’ll have a stop in San Nilo’s Abbey in Grottaferrata!

Your driver will chauffeur you to the lovely Castel Gandolfo. You will start with a stop near the enchanting lake named after the Town. After the stunning view, you will be chauffeured to one of the most renewed restaurants in the area, where you'll indulge in a traditional wine tasting with tasting lunch! You will taste 4 local wine in the restaurant, with the aid of a Licensed Sommelier at your disposal during the tasting. The Sommelier will explain you the history and the features of the local wine, that will be accompanied by food.

Spend some time in Castel Gandolfo and then continue your tour to Nemi, another hidden lovely town famous for strawberries.

Get on board again with your English Speaking driver, ready to be chauffeured to the ancient town of Albano. In the Town you’ll have some time to discover the lovely Villa Doria-Pamphilj, a Medieval villa covered in green.
After the last stop, you will ahead back to Rome, directly to your accommodation.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The pick up location of the guests is their Custom Accommodation in Rome City.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Great Italy Tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The pick up location of the guests is their Custom Accommodation in Rome City.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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