Castel Gandolfo & Roman Countryside: Castles, Lakes and a Winery

Highlights

• Roman countryside
• Scenic villas
• Winery stop

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Frascati

   15min

   Frascati is the main town of the area called "Roman Castles" (Roman Castles), built by Cardinals and Popes mostly in the 1500s and 1600s (the most famous of which is the Villa / Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence). Villa Aldobrandini is one of the Frascati's Villas and is positioned in the center of the Town. From here, the Villa overlooks Rome down the valley westbound.

2. 2

   Monte Porzio Catone

   30min

   If you wish to taste the wines of this area, we will heat to Monte Porzio Catone, where most of the "Frascati" wine is produced. You will have the chance to visit the vineyards and olive oil tasting.

3. 3

   Villa Mondragone

   30min

   One of the options in the Roman Countryside, is Villa Mondragone built for Cardinal Marco Altemps in the second half of the 16th Century.

4. 4

   Castel Gandolfo

   1h

   Castel Gandolfo Is a little town on the top of the borders of Lake Albano. Here is the Papal Palace (Papal Palace), the Pope's summer Residence, built in the first half of the 1600s. From here, there's a gorgeous view of (and on) Lake Albano. Here are good options for the lakes' view.

5. 5

   Nemi

   1h

   About 20 minute drive from Castel Gandolfo, Nemi is another beautiful Lake (rich in history too) and a pretty little Town. Here is a great food and wine, with different options. Nemi is renowned for its little strawberries.

Before you go

Location

Italy