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TOUR N. 9: ROMAN HILLS & CASTELGANDOLFO
 Our English speaking driving guide and the luxury vehicle of your choice will be at your hotel at the designated time for a tour through the Roman hills and the beautiful countryside with its enchanting farmlands, villas' and palaces. This tour will first take you to lake Albano, in the crater of an extinct volcano. Winding your way up the top of nearby hill you will stop for a short stroll in  the lovely medieval town of Castel Gandolfo, where the Popes' have kept their summer residence for centuries.
In fact Castel Gandolfo's Papal Palace and gardens are actually a part of the sovereign Vatican State.
At noon we can enjoy a typical local lunch at one of the many local restaurants (at your request). After lunch we will return to Rome along the ancient Appian way, which was the first ancient roman military road. One of the most impressive sights you will see along the way is the tomb of Cecilia Metella, mausoleum of a Roman noblewoman, the daughter of a Roman general, who lived during the time of Julius Cesar. Continue on to the Catacombs, the curious underground maze of tunnels hallowed out of volcanic rock where the earlier Christians, persecuted by the Romans, had to practice their religion in secret and bury their dead. On return, we will drive by the baths of Caracalla, the Colosseum and Venice Square before returning to your hotel.
 EXTRA INFORMATION:
- Duration of this tour: 4 hours
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The vehicle and driver will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour.
- Walking is very limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk most of the day following your guide's flag.
- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid traffic or demonstrations congestions but will always cover the mentioned sites.
- All tours can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour) to meet your complete satisfaction.
 - If you would like to have lunch our driver can suggest a snack bar, restaurant or pizzeria. To avoid unpleasant surprises its always best to inform your driver on how much you would like to spend and the time involved.
Payments: All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment can be made in USD, Euro, Traveler's cheques or with Visa/MasterCard/American Express (add 5% for c/c). The fee for private guides must be paid in cash only (no Credit Cards).
Our rate includes a vehicle and English speaking driver-guide for the entire duration of this tour taxes, tolls, fuel and parking fees. It does not include private guides, entrance fees, gratuities or meals unless mentioned in our confirmation.
 Our English speaking driver will give a general overview regarding the history of the sites and monuments while in the car before you enter. He will allow all the time you need to visit with NO RUSHING as in group tours. By Italian law he is unable to conduct guiding inside museums, monuments, etc.
If you prefer an English speaking private tour guide, he/she will narrate from both inside the vehicle and will also enter the sites with you.
The rates below are "all inclusive".
Email Bob if more information is necessary or click on the following link to make your Reservations.
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