The Vatican

From the Piazza dell’Esquilino, head for the Vatican. Porta Pinciana will be our first stop, a gate for the Aurelian Walls of Rome and built in the early 5th century under the order of the Emperor Honorius.

The next stop is the Villa Borghese, built by the architect Flaminio Ponzio developed from the sketches by Scipione Borghese, an Italian art collector. Continue the artistic path by visiting the Vatican Museums which represent the largest art collection in Europe with over 65, 000 masterpieces at the Candelabra Gallery, Tapestry Gallery and see the Historical Maps.

Soothe your soul and stop by the Sistine Chapel. See this wondrous structure built in the 15th century under the rule of Pope Sixtus filled with glorious artworks by Botticelli, Pergino, Ghirlandaio and the famous ceiling by Michelangelo.

Of course, we will also visit the Scala Regia, the great staircase built by Gianlorenzo Bernini which started as an eyesore and transformed by the great artist using an art technique called trompe l’oeil.

St. Peter’s Basilica is the last stop. The largest Church all over the world is home to Michelangelo’s famous “The Pieta” and several tombs of past Popes.

Not Available on
- 13 April
- 1 May
- 21 May

Itinerary/Activity Schedule
- Porta Pinciana
- Villa Borghese
- Vatican Museums*
- Sistine Chapel
- Scala Regia
- St. Peter’s Basilica

Includes
- Transportation in a deluxe coach
- Services of a guide
- Entrance tickets

Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Hotel drop-offs

*Vatican Museums
Closed on:
- November 01, 2009
- December 08, 25, 26, 2009
- January 01, 06, 2010
- February 11, 2010
- March 19, 2010
- Besides the following dates please remember that the Vatican Museums are closed during Sundays.

Please Note
- During High Season there might be queues occasionally at the entrance of the museums.
- No Drop Off to the hotels, but stops at Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Republic Square, Bus Terminal.
- Visitors wearing shorts or sleeveless tops are not admitted to churches and Vatican Museums. Guests are advised to dress appropriately.
- Because of Papal Audience, visit of St.Peter’s Basilica could not be possible on Wednesday.
- Accompanied children under 2 are carried free of charge.
- Hotel pick-up starts at 08:00. Check-in at bus terminal is at 08:15.

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