Frascati Sunset Wine Tour With Dinner

Summary Description

Enjoy a storybook evening along the Frascati Wine Road where winemaking has been a way of life since Ancient Roman times. Escape the bustling city and indulge in a winery tour, tasting and dinner in the Castelli Romani. 

Highlights
  • Enjoy the cool breeze and the beautiful views of Rome in the distance from the winery and town
  • Take a tour of a family-run winery and descend into the ancient wine caves that doubled as a WWII bunker
  • Experience the unrivaled hospitality of locals as they share their food, wine, and friendship
Description

Just 30 minutes by train from Rome lies the historic town of Frascati, nestled in the hills known to locals as the Castelli Romani where your guide will meet you as your train pulls into the station.

The first stop is a locally renowned 16th century Farmhouse, vineyard and winery where you will enjoy a guided visit by the owners, winemakers for multiple generations. Tour the wine cellar and Roman age caves, then see how age old winemaking traditions have been maintained through the years and incorporated into the modern production of today’s highly sought after DOCG wines (don’t worry, you’ll learn what all those initials mean too!).

While you relax on the terrace, take in the unforgettable view of the rolling hills and Rome in the background and enjoy a guided tasting of three wines; Frascati Superiore DOCG, Red Vagnolo IGT and Sweet Cannellino DOCG while each one is described in detail and accompanied by delectable local extra virgin olive oil and baked goods from the local bakery.

Experience a Storybook Town, the True Heart of Italy
Stroll around this storybook town whose cobblestone streets are bustling with locals and experience the real heart of Italy.

After the winery, you will be driven to the charming medieval center of Frascati where you will stroll along cobblestone streets and learn about the town’s incredibly rich history: from its Ancient Roman origins to the dramatic bombings during WW2. The spectacular sunset over Rome is a sight you won’t soon forget. 
Eat as the Locals do: Le Fraschette!
The Frascati Wine Taverns are called ‘Fraschette’ and only serve Frascati wine… so first we’ll head to the market square of Frascati where your guide will order up marinated vegetables, fresh bread, pizza, slow-roasted pork and wine cookies from the oldest bakery in town. Meet the local artisans and shop owners who love to share their stories and their products with our guests. You will feel like a local, taken under the wing of a native of Frascati who knows everybody in town!

Dinner al Fresco
Dinner will be enjoyed in charming piazza San Rocco in the center of ancient Frascati.

Dine outdoors in the charming piazza San Rocco in Frascati. Your guide will help prepare your picnic style dinner and serve everyone both the DOCG Frascati Superiore from the winery as well as the local house white wine which is light and refreshing.

The cool breeze makes this spot a favorite with locals and the picnic tables around you will soon fill up with the merry sounds of Italians singing and laughing and drinking outside. Savour the experience of eating just like the locals around you in the piazza. After dinner, the train station is just a 5 minute walk from the piazza for your return to Rome.

Included / Excluded
  • Round trip train ticket from Roma Termini to Frascati
  • Small-group winery tour
  • Wine tasting with local olive oil and typical baked goods
  • Dinner with (more) local wines
  • Unforgettable views of the Roman countryside
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Max group size: 15
  • Travel time from Rome to Frascati is 20 min by train
  • Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
  • Prefer to book a private tour instead? Contact us for details
Know Before You Go
  • Rail tickets will be provided 24 hours prior to departure
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time.

Terms and Conditions

Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Please note that public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.

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Additional Information

Frascati, famous for wine production since Ancient Rome times, is an easy 25 minute train-ride from Rome. Your guide will meet you at the Frascati train station. The train for Frascati leaves every afternoon from Rome Termini at 3:54 PM.

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office