- Service Tour by car with driver/guide
- Duration 5 hours
- Note On Mondays the schedule is partly different
Let’s drive south-east of Rome to explore the area called Roman Castles: it’s a green volcanic complex with two lakes where since the days of Ancient Rome well-to-do Romans have had summer homes. Emperors first, then popes, cardinals, princes.
The volcano ahead, the arches of the aqueducts to the side, in 30 minutes we’ll see the lakes, a few small villages spread around, renaissance villas, gardens, vineyards. Among the many sites my favorite is Castel Gandolfo, summer resort town of the popes since 1600′. I think this village is a must-see and definitely suggest to visit the Papal Residence opened to the public for the first time by Pope Frances. Hopefully Pope Leo will keep it public as well.
The area is definitely famous for its traditional cuisine and local wine, so that a lunch of your choice or a wine tasting can be easily included.