Papal Blessing

DURING THE YEAR (EXCEPT IN SUMMER)

The tour follows this itinerary:
- Esquilino Hill - one of Rome's highest points, also famous for having some of the oldest churches in Christian history
- Republic Square - admire the Fountain of the Mermaids or Fountain of Shame (so called because of the nude statues)
- Trevi Fountain (stop) - Nicola Salvi's masterpiece
- A famous walkway, a historic center's narrow streets, Navona Square
- Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers - one the statues fronting the church has his eyes covered (that's a hint of what Bernini thought of the church’s architectural design)
- St. Angelo's Castle or Mole Adriana - will just pass by
- St. Peter's Basilica - admire the marble floors and ceilings, Michelangelo's Pieta, and Bernini's magnificent colonnade (closed for visit during the Papal Audience, Sundays, or festivities)
- St. Peter's Square for the Papal Blessing
- Drop off at bus terminal

IN SUMMER

The tour follows this itinerary:
- Piazza dell'Esquilino
- Republic Square
- The Naiad Fountain
- Via Nazionale
- Traianus' Markets Military Tower
- Piazza Venezia
- Colosseum
- Caracalla's Baths
- The Appian Way
- The road to the Lakes
- The Lake of Albano (stop)
- Castelgandolfo (stopover for the Papal Blessing)
- After the ceremony, we’ll return to Rome.

Includes
- Sightseeing tour

Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expense
- Optional Activity costs
- Hotel drop-off

Not Available on
- July 9 to August 5, 2009

Please Note
- There may be long lines at St. Peter's Basilica.
- Visitors in shorts or sleeveless tops are not admitted to churches.
- Accompanied children under 2 are carried free of charge.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
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