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- English
- Dutch
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).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).
Itinerary
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1
Our shop - the starting point of this tour!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Pass through this centuries-old gate in the city wall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A park criss-crossed by the arched structures of ancient aqueducts.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Ride through this enchanting valley, interspersed with ancient Roman ruins.
Admission ticket free -
4
Cycle around lake Albano, a body of water lodged in the crater of a long-extinguished volcano.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pedal on the Ancient Appian Way, a 2300-year-old cobblestone Roman road, all the way back to Rome!
Admission ticket free -
5
Admire the sprawling remains of this rich 2nd century villa along the Ancient Appian Way.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The remains of an Imperial Villa, flanked by a Roman "circus" - a private chariot racetrack, dating from the 4th century AD.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
To wrap up the tour, a view on the imposing structure of Emperor Caracalla's thermal baths (3rd century AD).
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Hop on a train that will take you to Castel Gandolfo.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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)
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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