Rome, Roman Castles
DAY 1
ARRIVAL.
DAY 2
OLIVE PICKING DAY Breakfast. Full day dedicated to the olive picking. You will work in team and experts will drive you through the picking, explaining the ancient and traditional methods used by Roman countrymen. You will work in a big park with 400-year-old olive groves, which every year produce approx. 1000 litres of an excellent extra virgin olive oil. At the end of the picking, free time to rest and relax, enjoying the beautiful view over the Roman valley from the terrace of the villa. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3
ROMAN CASTLES: After breakfast, we suggest a visit to the most characteristic places of the Castelli Romani, by rent-a-car or by private car with driver and English speaking guide. Along the Road of the Lakes passing through one of the hilly areas of volcanic origin which characterize the outskirts of Roma: Colli Albani, Castelgandolfo, Ariccia, Rocca di Papa e Grottaferrata, noted for their culture and gastronomic delicacies. Towards the northern part of the Colli Albani, we arrive in Frascati, popular for its beauty and considerable production of wine. We suggest a stop in a typical wine cellar where you can taste the local wines and cuisine. Return to the Villa, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4
ROME After breakfast, we suggest a visit by rent-a-car or by private car with driver and English speaking guide to the Eternal city, built on seven hills, one of the big metropolis in the world: Rome. In the morning visit to the Ancient Rome, including: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Fori Imperiali, piazza Venezia. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, your stroll continues through Via del Corso visiting other highlights of the city: Pantheon, piazza Navona, Fontana di Trevi, piazza di Spagna and piazza del Popolo. At the end free time for shopping and return to the Villa. This night is special for you: ZefiroWorld has prepared for you a special extra virgin oil olive tasting, served on local focaccia bread, on bruschetta bread and together with local cheese and salami, Frascati red and white wine. Overnight stay.
DAY 5
DEPARTURE or extension tour. Breakfast. Transfer to Rome airport for your flight home or EXTEND YOUR STAY ENJOYING ACCOMMODATION IN OUR VILLAS AND MONASTERIES IN ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE ETC.
04 nights accommodation in our wonderful Villas and Monasteries Daily breakfast and overnight Special olive picking program Wine tasting in a typical cantina of Frascati Extra Virgin olive oil tasting Transfer by private car with driver from/to Rome airport 24 hour ZefiroWorld telephone assistance
Lunches and beverages Excursion to Roman Castles with English speaking guide and transportation Excursion to Rome with English speaking guide and transportation Entrance fees, tips, extras and everything not included in "Include in the price"
