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Roman Countryside Archaeology Tour

Explore a wild paradise where you can genuinely feel the antiquity. Discover Roman and medieval ruins lying deep in the green hills of Castelli Romani, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Laziale Volcano at 670 metres above sea level, and visit the enchanting town of Nemi, high above a lake!
Duration 10 hours
Private tour available in English, Italian
Group tour pricing from 150 EUR per person

Highlights

Discover the ancient Roman city of Tusculum

Explore and discover Roman and medieval ruins

Unleash your inner adventurer and play the archaeologist

Admire breathtaking views of the Roman countryside and the Laziale Volcano

Visit the village of Nemi, with its alleys and succulent strawberries

Check out Roman remains found deep in Lake Nemi

Make experiments on the Gravity Hill and speculate about it

Description

Our walk starts in the ancient Roman city of Tusculum, where nature has taken over the ruins of Roman houses, paths, villas and theatres. Here, you can find remains from the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages. It’s a wild and unexplored paradise where you can genuinely feel the antiquity.

If you want to reach the big cross on the top of the hill, the height is 670 metres and the landscape is breathtaking!

After Tusculum, we’ll have a little detour to the Gravity Hill, a hill where the gravity law doesn't work, before having lunch in the enchanting village of Nemi with a view of the lake, which is actually the crater of an ancient volcano. You’ll also have the chance to taste the traditional strawberries of Nemi.

You can then choose to either have a walk in the village overlooking the lake or visit the Museum of Roman Ships. The museum contains Emperor Caligula's vessels found in the lake and the ruins of goddess Diana's temple.

Then, we have a walk in a panoramic spot overlooking Lake Albano and, in winter, we can admire the sunset before heading towards Frascati, the most important village of the area. Here you can taste its famous and appreciated wines in a 'fraschetta'!

What’s included & not included

Tour leaders guide

Transport

Pick up/drop off

Museum ticket (if you want to visit it)

Food

Meeting point

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Gianluca Galderisi
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