Castelli Romani

Traditionally, the sweet roman countryside has been sung by poets and writers and loved by roman of every epoch for its freshness, and beauty. Lined small villages perched on the soft hills surrounding Rome – that’s the reason of its name “Castles” – full of surprises and from where you can enjoy enchanting views. This tour includes Albano where you can visit the famous Cisternoni, an ancient and underground tank used to collect water. The only ancient tank still perfectly functioning, unique in the world! And Albano’s Lake, of volcanic origin, that with its deep blue water enhances even more the green hills around it. Ariccia, destination of all foodie in the surroundings, where, once tickled the appetite, you can see the baroque Santa Maria Assunta Church by Bernini and Palazzo Chigi. Following, Nemi’s Lake very small but picturesque. Frascati, so beautiful and full of sixteenth and seventeenth centuries roman families’ Villas. Castel Gandolfo, Italian cultural pride, chosen as Pope’s summer estate to rest from their governance efforts and leave the heat of Rome. Last but not least, don’t forget that the area is famous for its traditional cuisine, simple and tasty, and to be the production site of famous wines.