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Castelli Romani Tour: Countryside, Wine, and History
4.8
28 Ratings
Castelli Romani
Embark on a tour of the Roman countryside and indulge in a delightful food and wine tasting experience. Explore charming villages, visit a winery, savor local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Nemi.
Embark on a tour of the Roman countryside and indulge in a delightful food and wine tasting experience. Explore charming villages, visit a winery, savor local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Nemi.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Castelli Romani - A tour in the heart of the Roman countryside, the “Castelli Romani”. The tour starts from your hotel, we’ll take the Via Appia admiring the beautiful countryside and historic villages like Castel Gandolfo, Pope’s summer residence and enjoy the best view of the Lake.
- Ristorante Pagnanelli - You will visit to a winery where we…
- Castelli Romani - A tour in the heart of the Roman countryside, the “Castelli Romani”. The tour starts from your hotel, we’ll take the Via Appia admiring the beautiful countryside and historic villages like Castel Gandolfo, Pope’s summer residence and enjoy the best view of the Lake.
- Ristorante Pagnanelli - You will visit to a winery where we will have a tasting of 4 types of the finest wines of this wonderful area accompanied by some local products.
- Castel Gandolfo - Continuing our tour on the shore of Lake of volcanic origin to taste the famous “Porchetta” and other typical local products and taste the local wine “Romanella”.
- Lago di Nemi - Continue to Nemi famous for the Strawberry Festival (the first weekend in June) and for its lake surrounded by a magical atmosphere, the banks of which is placed the famous Museum of Roman Ships.
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - The tour ends with a stop along the Via Appia Antica to admire how the road was made and the magnificence of the Roman aqueduct
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only)
- Food tasting in a local restaurant
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Assistant during the entire trip
- Wine cellar visit and wine tasting
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only)
- Food tasting in a local restaurant
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Assistant during the entire trip
- Wine cellar visit and wine tasting
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Tips
Additional Information
Explore the captivating Roman countryside on an unforgettable day trip to the Castelli Romani, a hidden treasure just beyond Rome. Depart from your hotel via the historic Via Appia Antica, taking in the scenic rolling hills and picturesque villages such as Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer retreat. Enjoy a visit to a local winery to sample four…
Explore the captivating Roman countryside on an unforgettable day trip to the Castelli Romani, a hidden treasure just beyond Rome. Depart from your hotel via the historic Via Appia Antica, taking in the scenic rolling hills and picturesque villages such as Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer retreat. Enjoy a visit to a local winery to sample four exquisite regional wines accompanied by traditional delicacies. Wander along the shores of Lake Albano, relish the renowned Porchetta, and enjoy the local wine Romanella, before arriving at Nemi, home to the intriguing Museum of Roman Ships and its enchanting lake, famous for the annual Strawberry Festival. Dive into history, flavors, and stunning landscapes on a tour that blends culture, gastronomy, and the timeless allure of the Castelli Romani. An ideal getaway from the city for an authentic Italian experience!
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation, hotel, B&B
- Pickup and drop off services only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before call to confirm the pick up
Location
Castelli Romani
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(28 Ratings)
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Debbiedy6782uo
Jun 30, 2026
Book it! - This was an amazing day. If you are on the fence…book it! Our guide was so warm, friendly and knowledgeable. She knew the people in the town and we felt so spoiled. This tour is peaceful and you get a taste of Italian lifestyle. It truly was a perfect day!
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Rick_m
Jun 6, 2026
Great views, wines, food and lots of amazing sites. - This was a fantastic tour of the beautiful countryside just a few miles outside of Rome. Exceeded the description in the advert. Too many things to list but the highlights were the wine tastings overlooking a magnificent lake and the extended visit and tour of Pope Leo's summer escape in the hills at Castel Gandolfo. Our private guide, Giuseppe, was very informative and entertaining as was our driver Arturo. Add this tour to your time in Rome and you won't be disappointed.
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Kristyn
May 21, 2026
A very enjoyable visit to the Roman countryside. - Amazing picturesque towns and wonderful food and wines. We had no idea these beautiful little villages existed just an hour south of Rome. Antoniella was a great guide and made sure our visit was extremely relaxed and enjoyable.
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Richard_d
May 16, 2026
Awesome great tour and close to Rome and was so pleasant!!! - It was great and exceeded expectations for sure!!! Antionella was wonderful with her joyful energy and enthusiasm as well as informative conversation during the drive as well as in the towns we visited! Pietro the driver was conscientious and a pleasure as well. My husband and I would totally recommend this tour!!
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Stacy_l
Apr 19, 2026
A different side of Rome. - Escape the hustle and bustle of City Center Rome and get out to the Roman countryside. Beautiful landscapes with quaint little villages around a lake. Charming cobblestone streets and shops in an unpopulated area, what a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed amazing winetasting at a historic restaurant established in 1882. The same family has owned and ran the restaurant so you can definitely feel family love of this establishment. They have one of the most amazing wine sellers we have visited. Do not miss this multigenerational gem as you enjoy the beauty of the Roman countryside.
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H5301wwjodies
Nov 29, 2025
Breathtakingly beautiful - This was a wonderful experience!! I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a relaxed and a peaceful excursion… without extensive walking. The countryside was absolutely beautiful. And the wine was delicious.
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Jackie_r
Nov 2, 2025
Excellent - It was very relaxing away from all the tourists. Beautiful scenery with exceptional wine and food. The tour guide was wonderful and did not rush
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Brenda_s
Nov 1, 2025
Beautiful, quiet country wine tour - Juliana did a fabulous job coordinating this tour. She was personable, friendly and easy to communicate with. Each of the stops was beautifully coordinated and we weren't rushed. All eight members of this tour agreed this was a memorable way to end our ten days in Italy. Thank you, Juliana, for making this so special!
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Kerry_f
Oct 6, 2025
Our tour team of our... - Our tour team of our guide Antoinette and our driver, Pietro were both great. Many stories told and an indepth history of all we saw. We now have 2 more wonderful friends. The wine and food throughout the tour was excellent. Met many great people and tasted some fabulous wine. Would definitely do this tour again!!
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Leandrogt8214oc
Mar 14, 2026
Wonderful Private Tour of the Roman Countryside - We had a great experience on this tour overall. First, I want to highlight our tour guide and driver, Antonietta & Pietro. They were both excellent—very friendly, professional, and never rushed us at any point. Our tour was completely private, just my wife and me. They picked us up right on time at 10 AM from our Airbnb and communication before and during the tour was very good.
The drive about 35–40 minutes south of Rome was beautiful, and the places we visited were very nice. The food and wine we tried were also very good and felt very authentic to the region.
The only reason this is not a 5/5 experience for us is the visit to the wine cellar, which also serves as a small wine museum. This felt like the most important part of the tour, but unfortunately there was very little explanation about the wines or the history of the cellar. There was a lot to see and many wines displayed, but neither the tour guide nor the restaurant staff explained much about them, which made that part feel a bit confusing and incomplete.
Other than that, the experience was wonderful.
It’s also worth mentioning that if you are specifically looking for a detailed wine tasting tour, this may not be the best option. This tour is more about enjoying the Roman countryside, visiting small towns, trying local food, seeing beautiful places, and tasting some wines along the way.
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a romantic and private day exploring the countryside outside of Rome.
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