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

Panoramic helicopter flight over Rome and major locations around the city.

The experience always begins with an introductory briefing to provide you with the basic information to conduct a safe flight, at the end of which you will be distributed the necessary equipment for the flight.

To customize the experience you can choose from 4 different options.

Tour of Rome

The flight takes place in an R22 helicopter that has only 1 passenger seat. This excursion has a duration of 30 minutes in which you will fly over Rome along a route authorized to fly over the city.

Tour of Rome and Lake Bracciano

This flight takes place in an R44 helicopter that has 3 passenger seats. The duration of this experience is of 30 minutes starting by flying towards Lake Bracciano and flying over the beautiful medieval village of Anguillara Sabazia. During takeoff and landing you will be able to enjoy a unique view of the city of Rome.

Tour of Rome, Lake Bracciano and Tivoli

The flight takes place in an R44 helicopter that has 3 passenger seats. The excursion lasts 60 minutes in which you will see Lake Bracciano, the medieval village of Anguillara Sabazia, the Castle of Bracciano and the Village of Tivoli. During takeoff and landing you will be able to enjoy a unique view of the city of Rome.

Tour of Rome, Lake Bracciano and Santa Severa Castle

This flight takes place in an R44 helicopter that has 3 passenger seats. The duration of this experience is of 60 minutes in which you will fly over Lake Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia, the Tyrrhenian coast, the beautiful village of Santa Marinella and Santa Severa Castle. During takeoff and landing you will be able to enjoy a unique view of the city of Rome.

Over the city of Rome there is a ban on overflying: the flight will be carried out on routes and altitudes established by the control body. However, the major monuments will be easy to spot.

The experience can only be carried out under favorable weather conditions.

You will need to show up with your ID card to gain access to the airport.

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.

Walk through the vineyard and between the rows of the estate with tasting of three different vintages of the same wine just outside Rome.

Program

The experience begins with a walk among the vineyards of a unique volcanic soil, where the guide explains the characteristics of the soil and shows a rock wall that reveals its stratification.

The route continues among the rows of vines on the estate: depending on the season, you can observe the grapes, watch the work in the vineyard or discover the cultivation of field beans that naturally enrich the soil.

At the end we reach the farmhouse for a guided tasting of three vintages of the same wine, accompanied by local cheeses and cured meats. A convivial moment to understand how time and territory influence the character of the wine.

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.

In the setting of the Merumalia vineyards, overlooking Rome, an experience combining wine, cuisine and territory awaits you.

Program

The experience begins on the panoramic terrace, and prevde a walk through the rows and from the visit to the winery, during which you will be explained the philosophy of production and the stages of processing. It will end with a tasting of organic wines paired with a seasonal menu prepared with local products.

It is possible to add Grappa tasting with chocolate (+5€ per person) or a second course with matching glass (+20€ per person).

Tastings are held on the terrace on sunny days or in the indoor panoramic room in case of bad weather.

Horseback riding in the hills at Bracciano will give you a unique experience immersed in the nature of the Tolfa Mountains.

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. At the end, there is an opportunity to have an aperitif with local products.

Private excursions or exclusive couple walks are available.

Required clothing should include long pants and closed-toe 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.

In the setting of the Merumalia vineyards, overlooking Rome, an experience combining wine, cuisine and territory awaits you.

Program

The experience begins on the panoramic terrace, and prevde a walk through the rows and from the visit to the winery, during which you will be explained the philosophy of production and the stages of processing. It will end with a tasting of organic wines paired with a seasonal menu prepared with local products.

It is possible to add Grappa tasting with chocolate (+5€ per person) or a second course with matching glass (+20€ per person).

Tastings are held on the terrace on sunny days or in the indoor panoramic room in case of bad weather.

Two tasting experiences to choose from, all designed to discover the winery's terroir and organic wines at the Merumalia estate in Frascati, overlooking vineyards with views of Rome.

Basic Tasting

The experience includes a tasting of 3 glasses. A guided tour among three Merumalia labels selected according to the season. No food pairings are provided.

Classic tasting

The experience begins on the panoramic terrace, continues with a walk through the vineyards and a visit to the winery, where the processing stages are explained. This is followed by a tasting of 3 organic wines paired with a board of local cured meats and cheeses and a tasting of 1 locally produced oil.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

For an additional €5 per person, it is possible to add the Grappa and chocolate tasting.

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.

An’experience designed for those who want to get up close and personal with the work of the winery and taste local wines in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

The visit begins with a guided tour of the winery with an indicative duration of 1h–1h30 that illustrates the history of the estate, production techniques and the peculiaritiesà of the wines of the area.

Following the customizable tasting, you can then indicate your preferences and choose the labels to taste. There are three options for you to choose from.

Classic Tasting

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Essential tour for those who want to discover the winery in a simple and genuine way. Tasting of 3 wines, a small pairing with cheese, sliced meats and local breadsticks.

Tasting Selection

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A more complete experience that includes tasting 4 wines, accompanied by a wider selection of local cheeses and cured meats, bread with local oil and typical dry cakes.

Tasting with Light Lunch

The most convivial formula, which combines the visit with a tasting of 4 wines and a seasonal light lunch with ready-made local dishes, such as eggplant parmigiana, decomposed panzanella, omelet with vegetables and dry desserts.

The Light Lunch experience è guaranteed upon reaching the minimum number of 10 people.

È it is also possible to add, upon request, the Metodo Classico with a small surcharge of 2€ per person.

Pic nic among the estate's vineyards in Frascati based on typical local products and a bottle of wine.

Program

After a brief introduction and a walk through the estate you will receive your picnic basket for the picnic among the vineyards.

Inside the basket you will find: a bottle of water, a bottle of wine (red or white of your choice), salami, cheese, a mortadella sandwich, as well as everything you need to eat.