PRIVATE Appian Way and Lake Albano Ebike Tour with Italian Lunch

Overview

Visit beautiful lake Albano and the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo with a quality Bosch-equipped Cannondale E-mountain bike (with antipuncture tires and comfortable saddle). With our expert guide, discover the Ancient Appian Way, the Caffarella Valley and the Park of the Aqueducts before taking a 30' journey by train to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo (the summer residence of the Pope). Take a stroll through this hamlet before reaching the lake and stopping for an Italian lunch with a lakeside view. Then take a leisurely downhill descent along the Ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is mostly off-road and is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (50km).

Itinerary

1. Our shop - the starting point of this tour!

   · 15 min

2. Porta San Sebastiano

   Pass through this centuries-old gate in the city wall.

   · 10 min

3. Parco degli Acquedotti

   A park criss-crossed by the arched structures of ancient aqueducts.

   · 15 min

4. Parco Della Caffarella

   Ride through this enchanting valley, interspersed with ancient Roman ruins.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Lake Albano

   Cycle around lake Albano, a body of water lodged in the crater of a long-extinguished volcano.

   · 30 min

6. Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

   Pedal on the Ancient Appian Way, a 2300-year-old cobblestone Roman road, all the way back to Rome!

   · Non-stop passage

7. Villa dei Quintili

   Admire the sprawling remains of this rich 2nd century villa along the Ancient Appian Way.

   · 5 min· Admission not included

8. Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

   The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way.

   · 5 min

9. Circus of Maxentius

   The remains of an Imperial Villa, flanked by a Roman "circus" - a private chariot racetrack, dating from the 4th century AD.

   · 5 min

10. Thermes de Caracalla

    To wrap up the tour, a view on the imposing structure of Emperor Caracalla's thermal baths (3rd century AD).

    · 5 min

11. Ippodromo Delle Capannelle

    Hop on a train that will take you to Castel Gandolfo.

    · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

• In the summertime (May-September) be sure to bring sunglasses and sun cream (as well as a towel and a swimsuit for a nice swim in the lake). • In the winter season (November-March) you are recommended to bring a paid of gloves. • Wearing a helmet is required on this tour.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This is a private bicycle tour with a guide in English or Dutch
• Duration: 8 hours
• Length: 50 km (32 mls)
• Elevation: 150 mt (165 yds)
• Difficulty level: intermediate, 70% off-road. It becomes challenging when muddy.
• We require that all customers wear a helmet (provided for free)
• Are the tours safe? The answer is: Absolutely! The tours follow carefully planned routes which have limited access to traffic, and some have no traffic at all, meaning you are able to enjoy your ride around the city in total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
• In the winter months (November-March) you are recommended to bring a pair gloves.
• Our bike equipment carries a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg)

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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