Castel Gandolfo - Roman Countryside .

Excursion can include a visit to Frascati ( home of the Frascati Superiore, a wine tasting can be considered ..) few minutes drive from Frascati to reach Castel Gandolfo the summer residence of the Pope, to admire the medieval borgo and a breathtaking view of the lake from the terrace of the papal residence. ( 5 to 6 hours )

One of the most classical excursion in the so called roman country-side is Tivoli . The excursion include Villa Adriana , Villa D'Este and/or Villa Gregoriana. Villa Adriana contructed under the project of the Emperor Adrian. Important ruins of Golden age, like baths, libraries, maritime theatres and a modern museum arranged few month ago with stuff Returned by several museum in the world ( like statues from Fine Art Museum of Boston )

Excursion continue to Villa d'Este . After 10 minutes drive we reach the town of Tivoli where you can admire another beatiful medieval castel built by Popes. Villa D'Este is an example of renaissance building and gardens. Built by Cardinal Ippolito the Villa has apartments ,rooms , and the gardens. The garden , among the greatest in the country , has a grandiose green impact that delights the eye. Water and fountains are incredibly organized to show the ability of master architects of the time. At a certain time of the day the Fountain of the Owl and the Fountain of the Organ will attract you with sounds of flute , ocarina and organ play like a concert.

Villa Gregoriana, built by pope Gregory XVI IN 1826 on a precipices of Aniene river through the slopes of Monte Catillo. Inside the villa through rocky paths , lanes of myrtle and tiny tunnels and ancient ruins . Following the signs you can reach the mouth of tunnels channelling the Aniene river and the 360 feet drop of Villa's waterfall. At the end of the visit you can decide to return to Rome or to stop for a delicious lunch at a tipical trattoria. Exursion is ( 6 o 7 hours)

The driver will meet you at the port with a white board with your name on it.