Castel Gandolfo with Pontifical Villas and Wine Tasting in Frascati

Castel Gandolfo with Pontifical Villas and Wine Tasting in Frascati

Not far from the crowded and noisy Rome, there is a paradise that you probably don’t know: the Castelli Romani.
Enjoy a full day tour that mixes an historic experience with a visit to the pontifical villas in Castel Gandolfo and an enogastronomic tour with wine tasting in Frascati: all in just one day. And don’t forget to enjoy the typical dinner in the Osteria and to taste our delicious local wines. It’s time to take a break!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, 00040 Castel Gandolfo Italy

After arriving at the Castel Gandolfo train station you will be transferred to the breathtaking Pontifical villas, that served for centuries as a summer residence and vacation retreat for the Pope. Here, you will have the unique chance to visit the private rooms of the Pope with audioguide and the wonderful Barberini gardens on a golf cart. Later, with a private transfer, you will arrive in Frascati Station in the afternoon, where you will meet your local guide.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Frascati Centro storico, Da Via del Tuscolo, Frascati Italy

Discover the wonderful history of Frascati while tasting local products like slow-roasted pork and Frascati jug wine. Meet local artisans and shop owners who wants to share with you their stories. Walking around the streets, you will feel like a local thanks to your guide who lives in Frascati and knows everybody in town!


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Antiche Terre Tuscolane, Via Frascati Colonna, 25, 00044 Frascati RM, Italy

After your tour around the town, you will be transfer by car or van to one of the oldest family-run wineries in Frascati, 10 minutes away from the city center.
Tour our beautiful artisanal Frascati Vineyard, a 16th century Farmhouse and the historical Minardi Winery accompanied by the winemaker.
Explore a deep wine cave which dates back to the times of Ancient Rome.
Taste our three wines: Frascati Superiore DOCG, Red Vagnolo IGT and Sweet Cannellino DOCG. Each wine is described in detail by our licensed sommelier and is accompanied by freshly baked goods picked up from the bakery in the center of Frascati during the tour of town.
Last but not least, you will also enjoy our delicious extra virgin olive oil.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Il Grappolo d'Oro, Via Cernaia, 4, 00044 Frascati RM, Italy

Dinner will be served in a charming typical Osteria back in the center of Frascati.
It begins with local cheeses, vegetables & different salumi and is followed by fresh homemade pasta with seasonal sauces.
The meal is also served with your favorite wine from the tasting because this local Cuisine paired perfectly with your Wine!


Duration: 2 hours