Roman Countryside: Wine and Food Tasting, Private Day Tour
Description
Discover a fascinating world at a short distance from Rome, a tour in the heart of the Roman countryside, the “Castelli Romani”: a real unique experience. The tour starts from your hotel, riding along the “Via Appia Antica“ to admire the beautiful countryside and historical villages such as Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence. Stop for a visit to a winery (optional required) where you will have a tasting of 4 types of the finest wines from this flourishing area with tastings of local products. The tour continues on the shore of the volcanic origin Lake Albano to taste the famous “Porchetta” and other typical local products and sip the local wine “Romanella”. Then you will reach Nemi, where the famous Museum of Roman Ships is located, famous for its Strawberry Festival (first weekend in June) and for its lake surrounded by a very magical atmosphere. Then back to Rome.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup and drop off service only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- One day before call to confirm the pick up
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Time for pick up at the hotel must be confirmed the day before between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm on the emergency phone or whatsapp
Reviews(6)
This is an excellent tour! If you have an extra day while in Rome book this tour! It could not have been nicer. The wine, the food, the countryside, the tour guide… Everything was perfect. Antoinetta and Peter were so accommodating and nice and full of knowledge. It was a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with us. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the wine, the food, the beautiful countryside, and the overall atmosphere of the tour. Antonietta and Pietro will be so happy to hear your kind words — they always strive to make every guest feel welcomed, comfortable, and fully immersed in the experience. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day in Italy soon!
We had a great experience on this tour overall. First, I want to highlight our tour guide and driver, Antonietta & Pietro. They were both excellent. Very friendly, professional, and never rushed us at any point. Our tour was completely private, just my wife and me. They picked us up right on time at 10 AM from our Airbnb and communication before and during the tour was very good. The drive about 35–40 minutes south of Rome was beautiful, and the places we visited were very nice. The food and wine we tried were also very good and felt very authentic to the region. The only reason this is not a 5/5 experience for us is the visit to the wine cellar, which also serves as a small wine museum. This felt like the most important part of the tour, but unfortunately there was very little explanation about the wines or the history of the cellar. There was a lot to see and many wines displayed, but neither the tour guide nor the restaurant staff explained much about them, which made that part feel a bit confusing and incomplete. Other than that, the experience was wonderful. It’s also worth mentioning that if you are specifically looking for a detailed wine tasting tour, this may not be the best option. This tour is more about enjoying the Roman countryside, visiting small towns, trying local food, seeing beautiful places, and tasting some wines along the way. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a romantic and private day exploring the countryside outside of Rome.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that Antonietta and Pietro made your private tour so enjoyable and that you loved exploring the Roman countryside, visiting charming towns, and tasting local food and wine. We appreciate your feedback about the wine cellar visit. We want to note that this tour is designed as a discovery of the Roman countryside, rather than a detailed wine tasting experience. While you do get to enjoy some local wines along the way, the main focus is on the scenery, culture, and authentic experiences of the region. We’re glad that, overall, you had a wonderful and romantic day, and we truly appreciate your recommendation for others seeking a private countryside adventure outside of Rome.
An incredible day outside of Roman learning about the Pope’s summer residence, seeing incredible views and enjoying the charm of slower paced smaller cities. Our amazing guide Antoinette is so knowledgeable and made the tour perfect! (It is actually the second tour we have done with her and we just love her!!)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed another incredible day with Antoinette and that her knowledge and passion made your tour perfect once again. It’s wonderful to know she continues to make such a positive impact on your experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable journeys!
An unforgettable day in Lazio! From the cobblestone streets to a scenic drive just an hour outside Rome, this tour had it all—fabulous wine tasting near the Pope’s summer residence, lunch on a cliff overlooking a lake, and even a stop for cappuccino and strawberry pastries! A special highlight was meeting a local artist in Nemi who welcomed us into his underground tunnel and museum—so unique! Huge thanks to our amazing guide Frenchrsca and fantastic driver Maximus for making the day smooth, fun, and full of unforgettable moments. Highly recommend!
Thank you for such a beautiful and enthusiastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your day in Lazio was so memorable. From the charming cobblestone streets to the scenic drive just outside Rome, it sounds like you truly experienced the magic of the area. We love that you enjoyed the wine tasting near Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the breathtaking lunch overlooking Lake Nemi, and of course the delicious cappuccino and famous strawberry pastries in Nemi! Meeting the local artist and visiting his underground tunnel museum is indeed a very special and unique touch. A heartfelt thank you for mentioning Francesca and Maximus we will be delighted to share your kind words with them. Making the day smooth, fun, and unforgettable is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another incredible Italian experience! 😊🍷
Experience the finest flavors of Italy on our private Roman countryside wine and food tour. Our knowledgeable guide, Antoinette, will share her expertise on the region's history and landmarks while our driver, Pietro, transports you in comfort. Enjoy a delightful wine tasting and savor delicious local cuisine. Visit the charming towns of Castile Gandolfo and Nemi and indulge in a delectable homemade tart. Highly recommended, ask for Antoinette as your guide for a memorable experience.
This was really a day trip my Roman / Italian friends would enjoy. Off the beaten track, beautiful, and amazing food / wine - super authentic. Our guide was fantastic, the van super comfortable, nothing rushed and everything explained / enjoyed. Would highly recommend!
Dear customer , we are very happy that you enjoyed the tour. hope to see you again. best regards Renato
