Appian Way: History & Luxury Wine Tasting Experience an exclusive private tour of the Via Appia Antica, Rome’s newest UNESCO site. This journey blends ancient engineering with the refined flavors of the Roman countryside. From the Circus Maximus and Baths of Caracalla, explore the St. Callixtus Catacombs and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella before escaping the crowds. Tour Highlights: Ancient Wonders: 2,300-year-old Appian Way and the Park of the Aqueducts. Exclusive Winery: A private, organic family estate on the historic road. Mausoleum of Gallienus: A 3rd-century monument hidden within the winery. Sommelier Tasting: Premium organic wines paired with a traditional light lunch. Private Luxury: P...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch and wine tasting in a winery
Entrance tickets at the catacombs
guided tour at the Catacombs
Private transportation on a Luxury vehicle, sedan or Minivan according with the size of the group.
English speaking driver, local host
tips is not included and not compulsory
Meeting Points
Departure
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
Look for your driver guide in the square outside the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note: due to the narrow spaces and uneven terrain, the catacombs portion of this tour is not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia or mobility issues."
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Appian Way: History & Luxury Wine Tasting Experience an exclusive private tour of the Via Appia Antica, Rome’s newest UNESCO site. This journey blends ancient engineering with the refined flavors of the Roman countryside. From the Circus Maximus and Baths of Caracalla, explore the St. Callixtus Catacombs and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella before escaping the crowds. Tour Highlights: Ancient Wonders: 2,300-year-old Appian Way and the Park of the Aqueducts. Exclusive Winery: A private, organic family estate on the historic road. Mausoleum of Gallienus: A 3rd-century monument hidden within the winery. Sommelier Tasting: Premium organic wines paired with a traditional light lunch. Private Luxury: P...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch and wine tasting in a winery
Entrance tickets at the catacombs
guided tour at the Catacombs
Private transportation on a Luxury vehicle, sedan or Minivan according with the size of the group.
English speaking driver, local host
tips is not included and not compulsory
Meeting Points
Departure
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
Look for your driver guide in the square outside the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel
Return
Itinerary
1
Circo Massimo
Circus Maximus & Palatine Hill: Enjoy a panoramic introduction to the city with views of the Empire’s greatest stadium and the majestic birthplace of Rome on the facing Palatine Hill.
10 minutes
2
Giardino degli Aranci
Aventine Hill & Orange Garden: Discover one of Rome's most romantic viewpoints from the Aventine Hill, offering a fragrant stroll through the Orange Garden and a stunning vista of St. Peter’s Dome.
20 minutes
3
Piramide Cestia
Cestius Pyramid: Pass by this strikingly well-preserved white marble pyramid, a unique 1st-century BC tomb inspired by ancient Egyptian fashion.
4
Caracalla
Caracalla Thermal Baths: Drive past the monumental ruins of the Roman Empire's second-largest public bath complex.
5 minutes
5
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Appian Way: Enter the "Queen of Roads," a 2,300-year-old basalt-paved highway lined with ancient tombs and iconic Mediterranean pines.
6
Arco Di Druso
Druso Arch: Drive by this remarkably well-preserved arch, originally built to support an ancient aqueduct. It served as a defensive 'pre-gate' located just beyond the monumental St. Sebastian Gate.
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Porta San Sebastiano
Porta San Sebastiano: Just after the Arch of Drusus, we'll pass through the historic Porta San Sebastiano. This grand gateway marks the southern entrance to Rome and serves as the majestic starting point of the Appian Way."
8
Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis: while you proceed along the historic Appian Way, you will see the famous spot where the 'Quo Vadis' encounter took place.
9
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
St. Callixtus Catacombs: Reach the Christian’s earliest underground cemetery in Rome, the final resting place of 9 popes and martyrs.
10
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Tour of the Catacombs: Descent into the sacred silence of the underground galleries for a specialized guided exploration of early Christian history.
1 hour
11
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Cecilia Metella Mausoleum: Admire this massive circular tomb, which served as a medieval fortress and remains an iconic landmark in the Roman countryside.
10 minutes
12
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Stroll along the Appian Way, also known as the 'Queen of Roads,' and walk upon the original basolati—ancient volcanic stones that will make you feel fully immersed in the past. Be sure to capture the moment with a photo to carry the memory of this timeless journey with you."
10 minutes
13
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Drive to a winery at Gallienus Mausoleum: Arrive at an exclusive, family-run organic estate that houses the hidden 3rd-century ruins of Emperor Gallienus's tomb.
20 minutes
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Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Wine Tasting & Lunch: Indulge in a sommelier-led tasting of organic volcanic wines paired with a fresh, artisanal Italian lunch on the winery grounds, including a tour led by the local host to visit the Gallienus Mausoleum
2 hours and 15 minutes
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Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Appio Claudio Aqueduct: Take a final, evocative walk beneath the towering arches of one of Rome's greatest engineering masterpieces in the Park of the Aqueducts
20 minutes
16
Piazza della Repubblica
Hotel Drop-off: Relax in comfort as your private driver returns you directly to your hotel, concluding the journey.
