Vatican Museums and Pope's Estate by train
Rome, Italy
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
The most exclusive and fascinating Papal experience, join us and visit the "hidden places" of Castel Gandolfo. Discover the Pope Summer Residence and skip-the-line to visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Gardens. Unique enjoyment, stop at Pope's Farmhouse tasting a daily made organic snack directly produced and visit Emperor Domitianus Amphitheater.
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The most exclusive and fascinating Papal experience, join us and visit the "hidden places" of Castel Gandolfo. Discover the Pope Summer Residence and skip-the-line to visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Gardens. Unique enjoyment, stop at Pope's Farmhouse tasting a daily made organic snack directly produced and visit Emperor Domitianus Amphitheater.Don't miss the chance to join this exclusive tour!
Meet our assistant and enter the Vatican Museums before the regular opening time, skipping all lines. After getting an audioguide, be free to enjoy the museums’ breathtaking masterpieces at your own pace or walk with our assistant to stop at the most interesting sights.
This exclusive tour allows you to admire the Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps and discover part of the complex which hosts more than 20.000 works of art. Then step inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s fresco ‘The Creation of Adam.’ After the visit, you will have the privilege to enter Vatican City Gardens and walk to Pope’s Private Train Station. Board this special train for a unique event: see the Vatican City Gates open to allow the train leave the State for a journey through the Roman countryside to Castel Gandolfo. Once there, enjoy some free time for independent lunch in the many local Trattoria.
Pope's Summer Estate (or Pontifical Villas) are situated within an area of 55 hectares (11 more than Vatican City!). Since 1929, the Villa became an extra-territorial property of the Holy See, in Italy. It forms part of the suburban papal residence visited by Popes since the 17th century when Urban VIII was Pope. Pope Francis has spent very little time there since his election, but John Paul II used Castel Gandolfo as his summer residence and also Benedict XVI chose to spend the first few months following his resignation there.
Embark on Eco-Transport to discover a world apart: here you will be fascinated to see the Smallest State in the World perfect organization, its gardens; fountains; flowers; Roman ruins scenic views. Stop for a visit to the Roman Amphitheatre and Pope's Farm-house for a unique experience: Taste an organic snack from their own production, it is only available to Vatican Citizen!
Take the chance to visit the small city of Castel Gandolfo at your own pace, enjoy the landscape of one of the most beautiful hamlet of the Roman Countryside and experience the real Italian life style!
After the visit your assistant will escort you for the return train journey back to Rome where the tour ends at Roma St Pietro Station.
Meet our assistant and enter the Vatican Museums before the regular opening time, skipping all lines. After getting an audioguide, be free to enjoy the museums’ breathtaking masterpieces at your own pace or walk with our assistant to stop at the most interesting sights.
This exclusive tour allows you to admire the Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps and discover part of the complex which hosts more than 20.000 works of art. Then step inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s fresco ‘The Creation of Adam.’ After the visit, you will have the privilege to enter Vatican City Gardens and walk to Pope’s Private Train Station. Board this special train for a unique event: see the Vatican City Gates open to allow the train leave the State for a journey through the Roman countryside to Castel Gandolfo. Once there, enjoy some free time for independent lunch in the many local Trattoria.
Pope's Summer Estate (or Pontifical Villas) are situated within an area of 55 hectares (11 more than Vatican City!). Since 1929, the Villa became an extra-territorial property of the Holy See, in Italy. It forms part of the suburban papal residence visited by Popes since the 17th century when Urban VIII was Pope. Pope Francis has spent very little time there since his election, but John Paul II used Castel Gandolfo as his summer residence and also Benedict XVI chose to spend the first few months following his resignation there.
Embark on Eco-Transport to discover a world apart: here you will be fascinated to see the Smallest State in the World perfect organization, its gardens; fountains; flowers; Roman ruins scenic views. Stop for a visit to the Roman Amphitheatre and Pope's Farm-house for a unique experience: Taste an organic snack from their own production, it is only available to Vatican Citizen!
Take the chance to visit the small city of Castel Gandolfo at your own pace, enjoy the landscape of one of the most beautiful hamlet of the Roman Countryside and experience the real Italian life style!
After the visit your assistant will escort you for the return train journey back to Rome where the tour ends at Roma St Pietro Station.
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