Today is the day the first part of our cruise ends. We had originally (before we looked at the calendar) thought about going into Rome. Because of the likely crowds for Good Friday, we decided to take a tour into the local country-side for a wine tasting and a visit to one of the volcanic lakes near Rome, Lake Bracciano. The ride to the winery was beautiful.
Vineyard on the way to the winery
At the winery we had a very informative tour of the wine making operation. One very interesting fact is that the wine is fermented in cement containers so that the wine breathes as it ferments and ages. We also had a light snack of Italian Meats and cheese with the two wines we tasted. The wine caves were very romantic.
Exterior of the winery
Lunch are in the wine caves
The selection of Italian meats and cheese.
After the winery we took a short drive to one of the volcanic lakes near Rome, Lake Bracciano and the village of Anguillara Sabazia.
Anguillara Sabazia
Lake Bracciano
Got back to Civitavecchia port in plenty of time to reboard the Sun Princess. We have two sea days before we begin touring the Mediterranean Sea with a visit to Gibraltar. More after Gibraltar.