Odescalchi Castle: Step Back into the Middle Ages from Civitavecchia

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Myloveitaly Travel&Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: gratuities
Not included: licensed guide

Itinerary

Infopoint di Largo della Pace

50 min Admission included

TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS.

The driver pick up you from here and start the transfer to Caprarola
Castello Odescalchi Di Bracciano

2 hours Admission 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.
Lago di Bracciano

30 min Admission included

bracciano lake
Bracciano

one hour

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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 points

Hotel Mediterraneo
Sunbay Park Hotel - Thalia Hotels
Hotel Traiano
Hotel De La Ville
B&B San Liborio
Hotel Traghetto
Hotel Borgo del Mare
Tenuta Dell'Argento Resort
Baia del sole Residence e hotel
Samarcanda
Hotel San Giorgio

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

Using your ticket

Our MEETING POINT is 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). The ride should take between 10-15 mins, depending on where your ship is berthed. From the shuttle-bus drop off area exit from the gate and look for MyloveItaly's crew