What to do in the Castelli Romani: the 2 best experiences

Horseback riding with lunch or dinner in the hills at Bracciano allows you to have a relaxing experience surrounded by nature in the Tolfa Mountains.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time.

Depending on your level of experience, the instructor will decide whether to have you do 30 minutes of lessons at the camp and 30 minutes of walking (mandatory for minors) or do 1 hour of walking directly.

During the walk you will go into the braccianesi hills from where you will have a suggestive over all the surrounding landscape.

When booking you can choose from 3 options.

Walk with lunch

Following the horseback ride (lasting 1 hour) you can have a rich outdoor picnic lunch with seasonal products. The picnic includes:

•    cured meats
•    cheese
•    bruschetta
•    1 plate of couscous with vegetables

Walk with dinner

By choosing to take a 1-hour horseback ride in the afternoon, you can enjoy a dinner that includes:

•    appetizer
•    1 first course
•    grilled meat

With overnight stay

For those who wish to stay the night at the estate, è overnight stay can be booked. This experience also includes the 1-hour horseback ride.

Comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes is recommended.

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

The walk will allow you to have an experience riding a horse in the Pratoni del Vivaro in the Castelli Romani Park.

The hike has a duration of 1 hour. The departure is planned from the stables and during the ride you will cross the woods and grasslands that characterize the Park.

The walks, suitable for beginners, and the facility provides helmets and, upon request, pads and insurance è included in the price.

In addition, to participate long pants and closed shoes are required.

The minimum age to participate is 4 years.

The fresh pasta course with tasting in Frascati is a unique experience that allows you to learn about the historic town in the Roman countryside and enjoy your fresh pasta prepared with the chef, accompanied by local wines.

Frascati, close to chaotic Rome, offers an oasis of relaxation and immersion in Italian culinary traditions. The experience begins with a walk to discover the origins of the town and continues with a visit to a winery where you will taste wines from the family vineyard, such as Frascati Superiore DOCG and Lazio IGT.

After tasting the wines and traditional appetizers, you will immerse yourself in the preparation of fresh Roman pasta. You'll cook and pair your pasta with your favorite sauce, choosing from Carbonara, Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe, with vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.

Finally, you'll visit the charming cave under the cellar, used as a shelter during World War II, concluding an experience rich in history and flavor.

Horseback riding by Lake Martignano is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature just a few kilometers from Rome.

The experience is suitable for all levels of experience. At the stables, the instructor will teach you the basics of how to approach the hike, and afterwards you will go out for the walk.

The activity takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes and you will immerse yourself in Martignano Park. You will walk through the fields and trails between Lake Bracciano and Lake Martignano until you reach the shore of the latter.

Comfortable sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the walk.

Horseback riding from Castel Fusano is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature near Ostia. There are 1- or 2-hour excursions available.

Before you go out for the hike, the instructor will give you a briefing to teach you the basics of riding and then you will begin the experience.

1 hour

From the riding stables you will ride into the Castel Fusano pine forest where you can relax and enjoy the tranquility of nature in one of Rome's largest green areas.

2 hours

In the 2-hour ride, in addition to the pine forest, during the period from October to May, you will have the opportunity to get to the beach and take your horses into the water for an even more impressive experience. 

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the experiences.

Horseback riding in Ostia Antica allows you to enjoy an atmospheric experience in the countryside of Rome riding a horse.

This experience is suitable for everyone; even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time.

Two ponies are available for children ages 6 to 13. Younger children will be accompanied on foot by an equestrian guide.

When booking, you can choose from 2 options.

1-hour ride

Before departure there will be an initial briefing to familiarize yourself with the horse followed by the 1-hour walk in the pine forest always accompanied by the guide.

2-hour walk

After an initial briefing to familiarize you with the horse you will leave for a 2-hour walk in the pine forest accompanied by the equestrian guide.

To carry out the walk a sportswear is required with long pants and closed shoes.

The fresh pasta course with tasting in Frascati is a unique experience that allows you to learn about the historic town in the Roman countryside and enjoy your fresh pasta prepared with the chef, accompanied by local wines.

Frascati, close to chaotic Rome, offers an oasis of relaxation and immersion in Italian culinary traditions. The experience begins with a walk to discover the origins of the town and continues with a visit to a winery where you will taste wines from the family vineyard, such as Frascati Superiore DOCG and Lazio IGT.

After tasting the wines and traditional appetizers, you will immerse yourself in the preparation of fresh Roman pasta. You'll cook and pair your pasta with your favorite sauce, choosing from Carbonara, Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe, with vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.

Finally, you'll visit the charming cave under the cellar, used as a shelter during World War II, concluding an experience rich in history and flavor.

Guided tour of the vineyards and inside the winery with tasting of 3 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

Program

The experience includes an initial walk through the vineyard where you will be told the history of the winery and the area. After that you will visit the winery and cooperage with a description of the winemaking methods and products of the facility.

Finally you will have a tasting of 3 of their wines paired with a board of local products.

The tour is available in both Italian and English.

Winery tour and wine tasting in Monte Porzio Catone outside Rome, ideal for spending a day with a couple, family or friends.

Evolution Wine Tasting

You will begin the tour among the winery's vineyards with a member of the Costantini family, who will tell you trivia and information about the world of wine. You will continue with a visit to the winery to learn firsthand about all stages of production.

You will conclude the experience with a tasting of four wines-Frascati DOC, Malvasia del Lazio IGP, Cesanese Rosso Lazio IGP and Syrah Rosso Lazio IGP-accompanied by pizza and a platter of local cold cuts and cheeses.

Deluxe Wine Tasting

You will begin the tour among the winery's vineyards with a member of the Costantini family, who will tell you trivia and information about the world of wine. You will continue with a visit to the winery, discovering the different stages of production.

You will conclude the experience with a tasting of four wines-Sparkling Brut, Frascati Superiore DOCG, Torraccia Rosso Lazio IGP and Cannellino di Frascati DOCG-accompanied by pizza and a platter of local cold cuts and cheeses.