Odescalchi Castle: Step Back into the Middle Ages from Civitavecchia

5.0 (1 reviews) Lake Bracciano, Italy
Duration6h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit, admire the majestic Odescalchi Castle, one of the most beautiful, real imposing Renaissance mansions in Europe.
Odescalchi&Orsini Castle is located about 50 km southeast of Civitavecchia. Built between 1470 and 1485 by Virginio Gentile Orsini it is one of the most beautiful, impressive and original Renaissance residences in Europe. It underwent many transformations over the centuries due to its strategic position at the gates of Rome. Visit the more than 20 rooms on the Piano Nobile, the paintings, the furnishings and the splendid medieval kitchen with armory. .
Today, the castle has now become a famous location for parties, with actor Tom Cruise choosing it for his wedding with Katie Holmes. 
Once there, take the unique opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding countryside below. Finally, round off your tour by replenishing your energy with lunch in a typical restaurant with local products.

What's included

  • Lunch: starter, main course, wine water
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • walking tour Bracciano lake or city Center
  • pick up/drop off from meeting point
  • ticket entrance fee Odescalchi Castle
  • gratuities
  • licensed guide

What to expect

  1. Infopoint di Largo della Pace
    50m · Admission ticket included
    TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS.

    The driver pick up you from here and start the transfer to Caprarola
  2. Castello Odescalchi Di Bracciano
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Lago di Bracciano
    30m · Admission ticket included
    bracciano lake
  4. Bracciano
    1h
    Walking tour and lunch in a typical italian resturant in Bracciano city center and then come back to Civitavecchia

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

“The 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 you have to exit from the port and look for the staff with the MyloveItaly – My Italy logo".

End point

“The 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 you have to exit from the port and look for the staff with the MyloveItaly – My Italy logo".

Pickup details

We offer pickup service from all accommodation facilities located in the city center. Hotels, B&B's and apartments. Please include, in your reservation, the accommodation name and its address. The time will be at 08.50 AM approxmatively, due to the traffic conditions you could wait 5 - 10 minutes more

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

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