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Bracciano: Majestic Odescalchi Renaissance Castle Tour with Italian Lunch
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Civitavecchia
Experience the grandeur of the Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, one of Europe's most beautiful Renaissance mansions. Discover medieval life and indulge in a delicious Italian lunch with stunning lake views.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Infopoint di Largo della Pace - TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. I’ll wait for you with a signature of your name in “Largo della Pace snc” Civitavecchia. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (that picks up you from the boat).
- Castello Odescalchi di Bracciano - The tour starts with a guided visit of the Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, an icon of the power and the prosperity of its Lords. Its construction stars in the IV century. Nowadays the Castle has become a famous location for parties and Tom Cruise chose it for his wedding with Katie Holmes. You will lead you then in a short walking tour through the historic center of Bracciano to finally reach the “Belvedere della Sentinella” where you will enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding countryside below. The tour will proceed with a lunch in a typical restaurant with local products.
- Bracciano - Walking tour near the lake or in the ancient city centre
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Delightful lunch provided
- Entrance fee to the castle covered
- Comfortable round-trip shared transfer
- Guided walking tour experience
What's Not Included
- gratuities
- lecensed guide
Additional Information
Behold the magnificent Odescalchi Castle, one of the most stunning and massive Renaissance residences in Europe! Perfect for visitors keen to glimpse life in the medieval era! Indeed, it is among the most majestic and authentically preserved castles in all of Europe! Revel in the breathtaking views of Bracciano’s lake and savour a traditional Italian lunch at the foot of the castle walls!
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Largo della Pace
Terminal Cruise Shuttle Bus. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (that picks up you from the boat). From the shuttle bus drop-off area, exit from the port; we'll wait for you just outside the exit holding a sign with your name on it at 08.45 AM.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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139giacomof
Sep 5, 2023
Extraordinary castle - This jewel can also give those who have visited other similar buildings the exact idea of what a manor is. Absolutely not to be missed.
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Barbara_h
Apr 27, 2023
Lunch and the castle - Our guides were fabulous! Lunch was amazing, the best pasta I have ever eaten! Andrea and our second guide were so knowledgeable and personable and the castle was spectacular.
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Tuvomigas
Jul 7, 2022
An Excellent Trip with Andrea to Bracciano Castle - We visited the Bracciano Castle with Andrea as a tour guide. He was excellent! He picked us up from Largo Della Pace and drove us first to a smaller castle. Important tip: try not to schedule the earliest possible tour (8am). He was surprised that MLI allowed us to do this, because nothing (including the smaller castle) is truly open until 10 and cafes aren’t really open for lunch until after noon. But he led us around the castle to get a great (and cooler) view of the sea in addition to a beach.
We then made our way to Bracciano Castle, and he guided us right to the front desk where our tickets were all paid for. The castle tour is essentially self-guided…Andrea said to text him when we were finished. The castle itself was very impressive, but it was not easy to climb all of the stairs for older folks. This was still a very impressive sight.
After the castle, he took my wife, my kids and I (grandparents stayed behind to rest) on a walking tour of the city, and led us to another nice outlook looking over Lake Bracciano. We then came back to a restaurant near the castle that served us a very laid-back three-course “light” Italian lunch that was excellent (and super-filling…don’t eat a lot of breakfast!). Lunch was fully included. After lunch, he drove us back to the cruise ship area, and we thanked him and parted ways. All together, this was about 7 hours.
We would highly recommend this for an off-the-beaten-path excursion in the Rome area. And of course we would highly recommend Andrea…he was great, and my son really appreciated his great English. One final tip: you do NOT have to wear pants if it is super-hot. That was a mistake! But overall, a great experience.
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