Full Day Castel Gandolfo with Pontifical Villas and lunch at the Albano Lake

Full Day Castel Gandolfo with Pontifical Villas and lunch at the Albano Lake

If you are looking for a something cultural but at the same time relax at short distance from Rome, here is probably what you need!
Enjoy a morning visit to the Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo, the ancient papal residence, a panoramic tour of the volcano lake and finally a lunch in a typical restaurant with an incredible overview of the lake.
But the best part is in the afternoon, where you will have the opportunity to relax on the shore of a wonder of nature: the Albano Lake.
After all the walks and visits in Rome, it’s time to get out and enjoy a perfect day.

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo, Province of Rome, Lazio

Right after the visit to the Pontifical villas you are one minute walk away from the city center. Enjoy some free time strolling in the streets of the old town of Castel Gandolfo, between local shops and stunning views. You are 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Rome, on a height on the Alban Hills overlooking Lake Albano. Castel Gandolfo has a population of approximately 9000 residents and is considered one of Italy's most scenic towns.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ristorante "I quadri", Via dei Pescatori, 21, 00073 Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy

After the visit to the Pontifical Villas and a walk in the old town, you will jump on a van that will take you on a wonderful panoramic tour of the volcano lake of Albano. You will be accompanied around the lake and get the chance to appreciate the view and the beautiful nature of this place. After a 25 minute drive you will reach the lunch destination on the lakeshore. This little restaurant is a great location and offers tasty local food. Included is one starter, a first and a second course of your choice. After lunch, enjoy some free time at the lake with the chance to do activities such as sunbathing, dive, go for walks and hiking around the lake.rent a kayak or take a boat around the lake.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lake Albano, 00040 Castel Gandolfo, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

In the afternoon it’s finally time to take a break! You will take it, in the beautiful bathhouse on the shores of the lake, just a few meters from the restaurant.
Diving in the waters of the lake will be an incredible experience in full contact with nature that you will never forget.


Duration: 3 hours