Private Rome Countryside Tour: Lakes, Wine , Food & Culture
Description
Enjoy a scenic and relaxing trip to Roman countryside in this comfortable and customizable private tour, with private roundtrip transportation from your centrally located hotel in Rome, and a knowledgeable & enthusiastic driver to lead the way. Plenty of photo opportunities along the route as we visit Nemi, Ariccia, Castelgandolfo and Frascati.
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Itinerary
The so-called Roman Castles (Castelli Romani in Italian) are a group of comunes in the Metropolitan City of Rome. They are located a short distance south-east of the city of Rome, at the feet of the Alban Hills, in the territory corresponding to the Old Latium.
Catacombs are human-made subterranean passageways for religious practice. Any chamber used as a burial place is a catacomb, although the word is most commonly associated with the Roman Empire.
The Appian Way is one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic. It connected Rome to Brindisi, in southeast Italy.
Ariccia is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, central Italy, 16 miles (25 km) south-east of Rome. It is in the Alban Hills of the Lazio (Latium) region and could be considered an extension of Rome's southeastern suburbs. One of the Castelli Romani towns, Ariccia is located in the regional park known as the "Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani".
Genzano di Roma is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is one of the Castelli Romani, at a distance of 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Rome, in the Alban Hills.
Lake Nemi also called Diana's Mirror, is a small circular volcanic lake in the Lazio region of Italy taking its name from Nemi, the largest town in the area, that overlooks it from a height. Have lunch overlooking the lake and then visit Nemi. It is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome (central Italy), in the Alban Hills overlooking Lake Nemi, a volcanic crater lake. It is 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Velletri and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Rome.
Lake Albano s a small volcanic crater lake in the Alban Hills of Lazio, at the foot of Monte Cavo, 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Rome. Castel Gandolfo, overlooking the lake, is the site of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo.
Castel Gandolfo is a town located 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Rome in the Lazio region of Italy. Occupying a height on the Alban Hills overlooking Lake Albano, Castel Gandolfo has a population of approximately 8,900 residents and is considered one of Italy's most scenic towns.
Frascati is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Rome, on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of Tusculum. Frascati is closely associated with science, being the location of several international scientific laboratories.Stop for a wine tasting of for an authentic Italian Gelato
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is at your centrally hotel in Rome.Please provide us with the correct hotel information so appropriate arrangements can be done.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Duration of the service is 8 hours total, including driving times.
- Order of stops may vary.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Start time will be communicated after booking is confirmed
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.
- This is a private service no one will join your Group.
- If you are not ready to depart at the assigned time , we cannot promise to fulfill the mentioned itinerary nor promise to extend the duration of the tour.
Reviews(10)
Lucio our driver picked us up at the cruise terminal, super easy to find each other. The shuttle van was comfortable and roomy for the 6 of us on the tour. We had gorgeous weather finally on our trip sunny, warm, and blue skies. Lucio gave us a run down of our day and off we went. He is an excellent driver and he communicated very well with us. We had a drop off at an adorable historical lakeside town that we had an hour to just walk around and enjoy coffee and a croissant, then drove for a bit to another lakeside town that had an outdoor market and ended up having the best time looking at local wares. Our next stop was lunch at Osteria Del Borgo. Food was excellent and topped my best meal of our Italian trip. We walked around the outside area of the castle then got back in our van for the drive directly to our hotel by the airport. Lucio took us good care of us, was not pushy and gave great recommendations. Highly recommend this excursion a great way to see a good chunk of countryside with none of the worry of dealing w the stress of driving. Our driver that picked us up start of the trip was also wonderful and it was a smooth process getting to the cruise port. If you can split the cost with others or afford it on your own highly recommend this way of service.
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of your experience with DriverInRome. We’re delighted to hear that Lucio made your day smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s great to know that the pickup at the cruise terminal was easy, the van was spacious for your group, and that his communication and driving helped set the tone for a relaxing and stress-free excursion. We’re especially happy that you were able to enjoy the beautiful lakeside towns, local market, and your lunch at Osteria Del Borgo — it sounds like you truly got to experience a wonderful slice of the Italian countryside at its best. Your kind words about Lucio’s professionalism, recommendations, and care for your group mean a lot and will surely be shared with him. Thank you as well for highlighting the overall smooth coordination from pickup to hotel drop-off. We’re grateful for your recommendation and are glad we could be part of such a memorable day in Italy. We hope to welcome you again on another journey soon!
For our last day in Rome, we decided to visit Castel Gandolfo, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our driver, Costinel, was exceptional—friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed a delightful progressive meal that began with a savory starter of porchetta, followed by a wonderful lunch at Ristorante Il Gladiatore in Lanuvio. To top it all off, we savored a delicious strawberry tarta for dessert in the charming town of Nemi. Costinel not only ensured a smooth journey but also enriched our day with local insights and hidden gems. I wholeheartedly recommend him and his company to anyone touring Southern Italy who wants a personalized and memorable adventure.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your visit to Castel Gandolfo was an unforgettable one and that Costinel made your day truly special with his professionalism, friendliness, and local insights. It’s great to know you enjoyed the progressive meal—from the flavorful porchetta starter to your lunch at Ristorante Il Gladiatore and the delicious strawberry tart in Nemi. Experiences like these are exactly what we love to create for our guests—authentic, personal, and memorable journeys through Italy. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Costinel, who will be thrilled to know he contributed to such a positive experience. Thank you again for recommending DriverinRome. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Italian adventure soon! Warm regards, The DriverinRome Team
Our driver, COSTINEL, was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, approachable. Excellent language skills. Had a wonderful visit to Castel Gandolfo and the Castelli Romani region. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience exploring Castel Gandolfo and the Castelli Romani region with Costinel. He’ll be thrilled to know that his friendliness, knowledge, and excellent language skills made your day extra special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable tour with DriverinRome! Warm regards, The DriverinRome Team
Vlad was an amazing guide and driver on this wonderful excursion! We got out of Rome and enjoyed some beautiful countryside and gorgeous lakes - no crowds anywhere to be found! Vlad did a wonderful job of helping us decide what we should see and where we should go and even got a lunch reservation at a delicious restaurant with a fabulous view.
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words about your recent excursion with DRIVERINROME. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful countryside, the lakes, and the relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds. It’s wonderful to know that Vlad made your experience extra special by guiding you through the best spots and arranging a memorable lunch with a stunning view. We will be sure to share your kind feedback with him—he’ll be so pleased to know he helped make your day unforgettable. We truly appreciate you choosing DRIVERINROME and look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure in Italy!
What a fantastic experience with Costinel! We are glad he is English speaking. He was very polite and incredibly accommodating. Even with a significant 4-hour flight delay, he made sure we were taken care of. He knows the street short cuts too. We arrived safe. Excellent service!
Amazing trip… with a great gentleman Matteo A trip to Gandalf residence and surrounding villages, wine tasting and the lake. Very comfortable trip
David was absolutely awesome! He is knowledgeable about Rome and became a friend within mins. He shared personal experiences and was patient with all of our questions. He found hidden gems and really made our trip fun! David literally listened to us and what we wanted accomplish with our time and just made our day with the Rome Countryside Tour. Thank you David! Oh…and he even made a TikTok with us- what a GEM! ❤️
Book this Tour!! We just got back from a most amazing day with Davide! Everything was planned out perfectly, he met us at the Cruise Port and scheduled to take us to the Roman Countryside. He took us to a few amazing spots - the Popes Summer Palace and Some Quaint Italian Towns. He was extremely professional took great care of myself and my mother and tailored the tour to what we wanted! He took us to the sweetest lunch spot with an amazing view of the Lake and recommended local food to try. He took special care to find a store that sold an item we wanted to purchase but thought we had missed out on. I can’t recommend Davide enough, he made the day wonderful and stress free and had us at the airport in plenty of time! Thanks Davide and DriverinRome!!
Having been to Rome a number of times, we wanted to explore the countryside. Davide picked us up at our cruise ship right on time. He was very friendly, spoke english well, provided the background and history of each location and gave us a memorable experience. The views were spectacular. He took us to an excellent restaurant frequented by the locals in Nemi where we shared antipasto and pasta -- a huge array of local flavors and the tiramisu was excellent. The van was very comfortable, with a/c and plenty of room to store our luggage. Highly recommend them.
Lovely places! I saw Lake Nemi and tasted its strawberries. Then visit the museum of Roman ships. In the evening dinner at Castel Gandolfo from “Art and wine “all delicious!!
