Roman Hills & Castelgandolfo

DISCOUNTS:

• FROM JULY 1ST
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• - 5% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS OVER 65 ONLY. (can be combined)
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• - 10% DISCOUNT FOR 2 OR MORE TOURS.
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• - 10% DISCOUNT FOR 4 OR MORE SERVICES (transfers &/or tours).
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Senior discounts can be combined to maximum 10%. Discounts and are not valid for private guide fees.

TOUR n. 3 - ROMAN HILLS  &  CASTELGANDOLFO

This tour is for those that have already visited Rome once or more times and would like to do something different for a change

After meeting our English speaking driver near the gangway of your ship, you will start with a drive of about 90 minutes to the hilltop towns south of Rome.

People call these villages the Roman Castles since they originate from the castles that the Roman nobles built on the most suitable hilltops of their property. Over the years many people built their homes outside the castles so to be protected by it and finally they built walls around the city for even more protection. When better times came, in the Renaissance era, those castles were converted into villas and the nobles spent their summers there with a cooler climate than Rome. The location and the climate were ideal for growing grape vines and the area has always been known for producing superb white wines. These wines are usually named after the town where they are produced and the most famous is the wine produced in the town of Frascati. The area has beautiful hills and lakes and the little towns have a special atmosphere making these hills very popular for the Romans that live in Rome

The first town we reach is Grottaferrata where we can visit the Abbey founded in the 10th Century by St. Nilo. Afterwards we proceed driving on the beautiful "Via dei Laghi" (the road of the lakes) to Nemi. The road goes up the hills between the woods of the Alban Hills and offers breath taking views of the villages and the lakes.

Nemi is a lovely little town overlooking the lake and known for producing special strawberries. Finally we'll reach Castelgandolfo which is the most charming of the small towns in this area. It will be possible to make a stop at a local trattoria for a typical Italian lunch or a salad.

Castelgandolfo is splendid little town sitting right on the edge of what, millions of years ago, was the crater of a volcano and is now a beautiful lake. The town owes its name to the fact that it developed around the castle of the Gandolfo family. Pope Urban VIII Barberini, in the 17th Century, made of it the Summer Residence of the Popes. Even today the Pope spends the hottest months of the year there.

The general area is also known for its outstanding food and trattorias. Castelgandolfo is in the area that's famous for its wines, you've probably heard of Frascati , Marino, Velletri...etc.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

• Duration of this daytrip: 9 hours
• Driving time: about 90 minutes min. each way.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Your driver will find a nice unexpensive trattoria where you can enjoy a typical Italian meal, pizza or salad.
• Tips are not included in our rates and are not mandatory.  Normal tips range between 10-20% depending on your satisfaction.

Our English speaking driver will  be with you the entire day. He will go at your pace allowing you to visit sites with NO RUSHING as in group tours.

***Please note that it is very important to be dressed in a proper fashion when visiting religious sites covering knees and shoulders.  
Entrance Fee to the Catacombs is 8 Euros.

PAYMENTS:

Payments  in cash only with Euro currency or Euro Traveller's directly to our driver .

We DO NOT CHARGE CREDIT CARDS! The info requested is only to secure your reservation.

Our rates DO NOT INCLUDE: Private guides, entrance fees to sites, meals or tips.

Come tour with us and......................................"Let us make your day!"

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Bob's Limousines in Rome
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