Don’t be fooled by the name, “Castelli Romani” is the name used for the 13 towns that rise on the Colli Albani, the wreck of a volcano formed 630,000 years ago.
A favorite holiday spot for the Romans since the Empire, today it is still a cool oasis on hot summer days, thanks to its strategic location just a few kilometers from the city centre.
The tour begins with a visit to the remains of ancient Tusculum, whose legend tells that it was founded by Telemachus, son of Ulysses, 4 centuries before the foundation of Rome.
Here the view embraces all of Rome up to the sea; the air is fresher and the humidity favors luxuriant vegetation, part of a protected park full of chestnut groves and butterflies, in which the numerous villages are hidden with their medieval castles overlooking the lake or Renaissance villas with panoramic gardens such as Villa Aldobrandini, built in the sixteenth century and whose splendid facade dominates Frascati.
Nearby stands the Greek Abbey of San Nilo, founded in 1004 and today it is the last of the numerous Byzantine Monasteries which in the Middle Ages were widespread throughout southern Italy and in Rome itself.
This abbey is still today a Byzantine-Greek place of worship: the oriental monastic tradition of the origins is observed but in communion with the Catholic Church because the monastery was founded half a century before the schism.
The tour continues towards Nemi, a medieval village that overlooks the small volcanic lake that takes its name. The city retains a medieval aspect even if its origins date back to the Latins who considered it a sacred place due to the Temple of Diana Nemorense that once stood there.
Nemi is a magical village where the low houses form hidden alleys and labyrinths.
There is an old tradition, that of finding the best delicacies from various local producers and then tasting them in a fraschetta where you only pay for the cover charge and the wine. Among the most sought-after products are the Porchetta di Ariccia, the bread of Genzano with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, the Roman mortadella, the Pecorino Romano, and of course the Castelli wine!
This tour will show you a true Roman paradise. Relax behind an expert Vespa rider and capture the most beautiful views with your own eyes, enjoy true Roman cuisine and taste the white wine produced by local cellars. Our guides will tell you stories and legends related to these places, transforming the tour into a unique experience.
The tour is available in three options: on a Vespa with a professional driver, riding an automatic Vespa alone or with a passenger in the back.
If you are an experienced scooter driver, you can enjoy the tour even if you drive for several hours and in busy roads, you can drive yourself. In this case you cannot drink alcohol. The price remains the same but you are responsible for insurance purposes for any damage to the vehicles (insurance against third parties). For this reason we will have to make a photocopy of your driving license and take your credit card details as a guarantee for the Vespa. You can also carry a passenger behind you. In this case you are responsible for insurance purposes for any damage to the vehicles (third party insurance), while your passenger is 100% covered. For this reason we will have to make a photocopy of your driving license and take your credit card details as a guarantee for the Vespa.
Security Warning:
Your safety is our primary concern. For this we recommend previous driving experience of a Vespa, scooter or motorbike. We reserve the right to decide whether to suspend your participation in the tour if it turns out that you are unable to drive the vehicle safely.
The tour is available only by booking via email and can take place with a personalized itinerary, a guide in your language and with the vehicle you prefer, including vintage cars or Vespas.
To book, simply send an email to tour@bicibaci.com, you will be contacted by our staff who will organize the service according to your needs.