Odescalchi Castle: Step Back into the Middle Ages from Civitavecchia

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6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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

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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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Infopoint di Largo della Pace

    TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. The driver pick up you from here and start the transfer to Caprarola

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Lago di Bracciano

    bracciano lake

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Bracciano

    Walking tour and lunch in a typical italian resturant in Bracciano city center and then come back to Civitavecchia

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Myloveitaly Travel&Experiences

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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