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Summer Al Fresco! Countryside Villages With Typical Food and Wine Tasting

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4.5 / 5 total 361 reviews
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 3421
Overview


Spend half a day an hour’s drive beyond Italy’s hectic capital city and visit the Castelli Romani, a group of communes in the Roman province located at a very short distance from the Eternal City, right at the base of the Alban Hills.

Ariccia is one of these quaint villages. It offers wonderful sightseeing and cultural opportunities; its Bernini-designed Palazzo Chigi is a little gem not to be missed; the church of Santa Maria Assunta is another contribution of the designer of St. Peter's Square in Rome; the monumental Ariccia bridge is also a must-see, not only because of its architectural history but also for its notorious sad past of site frequently chosen to commit suicide.

However, what Ariccia and the other towns of the area are famous for is the chance to eat the best roast pork (porchetta) ever. Frechette is casual osteria-type dining places whose name is derived from the old habit of nailing a vine twig on the cellar’s entrance with the purpose to advertise a new vintage. Frasca–and the diminutive Fraschetta–means slender twig. Until not long ago, these establishments were so informal that people could carry their food at the table and pay for wine and beverages. Even today this won't bother a Fraschetta owner.

The region is also home to some of the oldest wine-producing vineyards in the world. Etruscans and Greek settlers produced wine in the country long before the Romans started developing their vineyards in the 2nd-century BC. Now - 2,000 years later - Italy is one of the world's foremost producers, accounting for approximately one-fifth of the world’s wine production. A wine taking its name from a Castelli Romani village is the Frascati white wine, whose grapes have been cultivated in this zone since the 5th century B.C.

Slices of fresh roasted pork, pecorino cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, and artichoke hearts with plenty of extra oil will be yours to taste accompanied by the right wines.

This tour is designed for food, wine and nature lovers, but also for those willing to... do as the Romans do.

Highlights
  • Visit the hills of the Castelli Romana area
  • Enjoy a professionally guided tour
  • Taste typical Roman gastronomy with local wines
  • Relax on your roundtrip transportation from Rome
Good to Know
  • Scheduling Scheduling: Shared Tour
  • Languages offered on the Activity / TourLanguages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German, French, Spanish
  • Duration Duration: 3 hours
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Children from 0-2 are freeChildren from 0-2 are free
  • Departs Fridays and Sundays at 2.30 pm - from 1st of July - 30th September 2018Departs Fridays and Sundays at 2.30 pm - from 1st of July - 30th September 2018
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Pick up service starts at 1:30 pm from centrally-located hotels.
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Cut-off TimeCut-off Time
    Available to be booked until 1 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
Inclusions
  • Food & wine tasting
  • Local food connoisseur guide
  • Tranport
Exclusions
  • Tips
Pickup and Drop-off
Pick up from your centrally located hotel. If you're not staying a centrally located hotel please meet the group no later than 2:00 pm at the Gray Line Rome/I Love Rome office, via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando 95 (nearest Metro Stop: Line A - Repubblica).
Know Before You Go
  • Appropriate clothing to be worn in places of worship
  • Drop-off is in Rome's city centre at the following I Love Rome stops of your choice: Stazione Termini, Piazza Barberini, Santa Maria Maggiore, Via Ludovisi, Largo Santa Susanna.
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Reviewed by Sego ZA   October 11, 2023
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This is one of the best tours we have undertaken. it was the highlight of my holiday. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed by tillybilly GB   October 11, 2023
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Our tour guide was so fantastic and was one of the best your guides I've ever had. She took extra time at the end of the tour to get to know us and give us recommendations of things to do in the city. She was so kind and knowledgeable which made the tour 100 times better. You wont be disappointed!!
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Reviewed by Uel PE   October 10, 2023
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Our guide was excellent and we had a great tour! We will highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you for the most unforgettable experience.
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Reviewed by Sonia Y SI   October 10, 2023
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my guide was an amazing guide. Accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with her as our guide.
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Reviewed by Marie T ES   October 10, 2023
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The information and guide were great and also I can say that tour guide was great!!!
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Reviewed by Lauren NZ   October 10, 2023
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Loved loved loved this tour! Saw so much and learnt so much. Awesome!
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Reviewed by Braelyn TH   October 09, 2023
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Our guide were fantastic. Thank you our guide for sharing your knowledge and making our trip so memorable. GREETINGS.
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Reviewed by jess CA   October 09, 2023
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Our day was amazing! Greatly timed pick up, amazing tour guide and enough free time to enjoy. Our guide wend all the way and beyond to make our day unforgettable! Thank you so much!
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Reviewed by Tun T41 TN   October 09, 2023
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We knew we were in good hands as soon as we met our guide. You could tell she was really passionate about her city and she shared Informative and interesting details about the tour. To sum up, PERFECT.
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Reviewed by Jo KP   October 09, 2023
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Our guide was so friendly right from the start. Our guide answered any questions we had and was helpful with anything we needed. All around a great experience! You will not be disappointed.
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