ROMAN CASTLES RETREAT

Arrive in Frascati and check in to your 4-star hotel in the city center. Optional private transfer from the airport or train station is available upon request. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this elegant town, known for its historic villas and relaxed charm. Overnight in Frascati. Optional Add-on: Enjoy an elegant dinner in a refined restaurant with wine pairing. Price starting from $77 per person.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a walking tour of Frascati. Explore the town’s rich history, including the Baroque Cathedral of St. Peter and the Church of Gesù, masterpieces of 18th-century architecture. Later in the morning, transfer to a local countryside winery. Visit ancient wine caves, stroll through vineyards, and learn about traditional winemaking processes. Enjoy a guided tasting of three regional wines, including the renowned Frascati Superiore DOCG, followed by a light lunch featuring Roman specialties. Return to the hotel in the early afternoon and enjoy free time. Overnight in Frascati. Optional Add-on: Guided visit to Grottaferrata and the Abbey of San Nilo, a historic Byzantine monastery with stunning artworks and Roman roots. Prices starting from $63 per person.

After breakfast, depart with your guide for a full-day tour of Castel Gandolfo and Ariccia. Visit Castel Gandolfo, overlooking the scenic Lake Albano, and explore the Papal Palace, its lush gardens, and the Pontifical Villas—once the summer residence of the popes. Continue to Ariccia to admire Baroque architecture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, including the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the historic Ariccia Bridge. Return to Frascati in the afternoon. Overnight in Frascati. Optional Add-on: Afternoon walking tour of Nemi, a picturesque lakeside village surrounded by nature and steeped in Roman history. Prices starting from $63 per person.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Optional private transfer to the airport or train station.