What You'll do in this tour
Do you want a tour that leaves the hustle and bustle behind in favor of the lake and countryside? Let Miles&Miles assist you in creating an unforgettable and stress-free journey! Our Rome Shore Excursion Countryside & Villages tour gives you a chance to visit the countryside just outside of the walls of the city. The tours are led by expert English speaking driver guides who will help to create a personalized experience while taking into account your specific interests. These incredible services enable you to tour with a native Italian guide showing you the real face of the city you are visiting. The tours are available in English or Italian, and are delivered with an insight and style that keeps our tours entertaining, fun, and informative.
Tour Description:
Mangiare e bere (eat and drink) great food and wine, these are the key words of the day. When you have had your fill of history, take some time out to please your palate and see the refreshing countryside around Rome. This type of tour is perfect for those visitors who have already seen Rome and would like to do something different!
First, enjoy the 60-minute drive from the port in style and comfort as we head toward an amazing area of the region so close to Rome yet relatively unknown to tourism: The Castelli Romani region. It is popular amongst the locals for it’s great food, wine and charming little medieval villages. Prior to arriving to the area we can make a stop on the famous Via Appia at the ancient baths if you'd like.
Depending on the time of year and day of the week we can visit beautiful cellars, have panoramic vistas of vineyards and the hills of the area and visit a few small medieval villages. Our first stop is the breathtaking Lake Albano, the deepest lake in Lazio, formed by two ancient volcanic craters.
Next is the the ancient village of Nemi overlooking Lake Nemi, and it is famous for “Norcinerie” which are small shops where you can find fresh, homemade prosciutto, salamis, sausages and cheeses. Here Porcini mushrooms and of course, strawberries are in abundance.
Time flies while we are having fun and soon it is time for lunch. That means “Pagnanelli” in Castel Gandolfo where we will enjoy some pasta “fatta in casa” (homemade) and the splendor of the view of Lake Albano. If you would like, we can also arrange for finger foods and a wine tasting of some excellent Italian vintages enhanced by the helpful guidance of a prefessional sommelier. This incredible restaurant boasts more than 35,000 bottles of wine in their cellars that are built in an ancient volcano. Our driver guide is happy to give you restaurant suggestions to suit your tastes and budget and the mention of Pagnanelli is solely our recommendation.
After lunch we will drive to the village Castel Gandolfo. Here we will take some time to stretch our legs walking through the medieval village which is anchored by the summer residence of the Pope for over 500 years right in the main square before setting sail relaxed and with a day full of wonderful memories of the Roman Countryside.
Additional Information To Note:
- The approximate length of the day is 9 hours.
- The optional wine tasting with a professional sommelier is available most days and the cost is typically 25E per person. If you would like more diversity in your tasting, depending on the types of wine and how many you would like to taste we can arrange for and expanded tasting for an additional cost. The cost of wine tastings are not included in the cost of the tour. Finger foods are included with the tasting. Please let us know if you would like to include this option in your day and for how many people so that we may reserve in advance for you.
- Wine tastings, lunches, admissions and gratuities are not included in the price of the tour.
Type and Length of Tour: 9 Hour Tour with a private van and Tour Escort
Traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to the city center of Rome: Approximately 60 minutes
Departure time from the port: 8:00am
Return to the port: Leave the center around 4:00pm arriving to your ship around 5:00pm
*The order of this tour will be decided by the guide based on the day you are touring
