Spring Equinox 2026 / Exclusive Rome / Golf, History, Wine And Architecture / By Tricia Welsh

Day 4: Golf, history, wine and architecture

Spend your final day in Rome soaking up leisure and beauty. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round at Circolo del Golf di Roma Acquasanta,

Italy’s oldest course, nestled amid aqueducts and Roman ruins along the Appian Way.

Non-golfers might opt to bike the Appian Way, exploring the countryside before ending at Tellenae Winery, where Giuliano Manfredi offers tastings of his exceptional Malvasia wines, typical of Rome.

In the afternoon, explore Quartiere Coppedè, a whimsical architectural wonder comprising 26 small palaces and 17 villini between the two streets, Via Salaria and Via Nomentana that blend Art Nouveau, Gothic and Baroque styles.

Don’t miss the Frog Fountain, Spider Palace and Fairy House, all centred around Piazza Mincio. Nearby Villa Torlonia is also worth a visit.

Prefer classic beauty? Visit Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza, Borromini’s 16th-century Baroque masterpiece. Then cross the river to Prati, a stylish, less touristy district filled with lively bars and restaurants.

Built by Piedmontese in 1883, it was once the countryside estate of the wife of Emperor Domitian. Dine at La Zanzara, Il Sorpasso, or Trio Dinamico (an oyster lover’s dream) and mingle with locals in this elegant Roman neighbourhood.