Roman Hills - Castelli Romani Shore Excursion
Roman Hills - Castelli Romani Shore Excursion
Your friendly English-speaking driver will pick you up at the gangway of your ship at Civitavecchia Port and whisk you off to the idyllic Castelli Romani, a collection of hilltop towns outside of Rome.
Head into the Roman hills on this Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port
DESCRIPTION
Since ancient times, papal families and Roman emperors have frequented this area, many of them building residences here.
This tradition continues today with modern Romans using the area for refuge, with a special appreciation for the abundant vegetation, cool climate and strategic location away from the chaos of the city. The Castelli zone covers an ancient, fertile volcanic area that has offered a flourishing agriculture for thousands of years. Two lakes now occupy the former volcanic crater there – Nemi and Albano.
The Castelli Romani area is well known for its cuisine and locally-produced white wine called Frascati. You can duck into one of the local "Fraschette" to savor some of the finest olives, cheeses, roast suckling pig (a savory, boneless roast pork) and a whole array of typical Roman dishes. These taverns can only be found in this area and will provide you with a unique and delicious experience in the hills.
The Castles area is also renowned for its small towns nestled amongst volcanic lakes. One such town is Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope traditionally makes his summer residence, overlooking the lakes of Nemi and Albano. This modest town is packed with historic sites including the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova designed by the Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
At the end of the day we will take you back to Civitavecchia, where you can climb aboard your ship with a newfound appreciation for Rome’s surroundings.
➢ 9 hours
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
➢ This full-day tour is an excellent opportunity to go off the beaten track and into the stunning Roman countryside while learning about the history of the area
➢ You can see the pope’s summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, a rare glimpse of this important figure’s life outside the Vatican City
➢ Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
➢ Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Take a breath from the heat, hustle and bustle of Rome in this hillside escape
➢ Survey the sweeping landscape of the countryside in the Castelli Romani area and surrounding towns, stopping on the pretty hilltop of Frascati for some of its refreshing white wine
➢ Drop in at Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the pope, and observe the serenity at nearby Lake Albano
INCLUDED
➢ Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle for pick up and drop off from Civitavecchia port
➢ Informative English-speaking driver
➢ Cold bottled water on board
➢ Parking, tolls, gasoline
➢ Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
➢ Entrance fees, if required - unless otherwise specified
➢ Food and drinks
➢ English-speaking guide
➢ Gratuities (optional)
GENERAL INFORMATION
➢ The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up / drop off locations or customized itineraries, you are welcome to contact one of our tour coordinators and they will help you design your own tour
➢ While the order in which you visit the sites may change, all indicated sites will be covered
➢ Your professional English-speaking driver will provide commentary from the vehicle but will not accompany you inside visited sites
➢ If you would like to have an English-speaking tour guide accompany you inside the sites, this can be arranged for an additional cost upon request. The guide will then narrate from the vehicle as well as inside each site
➢ Your driver is available to extend your tour for additional hours upon request
➢ Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended
➢ Not wheelchair-accessible
➢ A moderate amount of walking is involved
PRICING
➢ Pricing may be subject to change based on availability and season, so we recommend booking as promptly as possible in order to lock in the published pricing.
➢ All rates listed above do not include taxes (+10% VAT).
➢Reservations are guaranteed by credit card. Credit card data is used only to secure reservation and is not charged unless otherwise stated.
➢ Final payment is to be settled at the end of service in cash (euros), by Euros traveler’s check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard). Please be aware that payments by credit card will incur a 6% convenience fee.
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