Shore excursions

Civitavecchia cruise ship tour to Castel Gandolfo and the Roman Countryside. A Private day trip with italy limousine. Ideal day trip for families with young children visit the scenic landscapes inhabited as far back as the ancient Roman period. You will have time time walk & stroll through the historic towns Castel Gandolfo, which over looks the Lake Albano and you will find  the summer residence of the Pope.

The City Of Castel Gandolfo goes as far back as the 16th Century BC so has a long standing historical value as it was a place where many different civilizations have left their sign. Visit the Barberini Palace, which has some of Bernini's masterpieces. The Palace was designed by Carlo Maderno.The Popes Residence is surrounded by the immense Imperial gardens also has an artificial grotto (crater lakes.)
During the day your private limo driver will also advice somewhere local for a bite to eat at lunch time this area also offers a variety of local wineries/trattoria, wanting to eat something for lunch your private driver can arrange a real Roman culinary specialties in a typical country trattoria ( romano style).

From 2017 Pope Frances has officially opened the private rooms of the Popes. You can visit the second and third floor private rooms. In addition one can admire the simplicity and elegance surronded within the walls of these rooms. The tickets are €18 per person. This is the first time in History that a pope has allowed the public to visit, it has always been considered a private retreat for the pope.