Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome | La Vacanza Travel

Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 6 hours
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, 00040 Castel Gandolfo Italy

The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo are increasingly accessible to visitors. Following the opening to the public of the Barberini Garden and the inauguration, within the Apostolic Palace, of the Museums of the Gallery of the Portraits of the Pontiffs, now the most private and reserved areas of the papal residence can also be admired and enjoyed by pilgrims and tourists. Many of the exclusive places in the Papal Apartment will be revealed to visitors: from the Bedchamber to the Private Chapel, from the Library to the Study, along a rich exhibition itinerary conceived, arranged and managed by the Vatican Museums.
Admission Included.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 00040 Castel Gandolfo, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

The walking passes throught the old medieval centre.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo, Province of Rome, Lazio

Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Giro del lago di Albano (anello), Albano Laziale Italy

Lake of Castel Gandolfo, it lies at the bottom of the ancient Volcano of Lazio, active until 30,000 years ago. The woods that clad the surrounding slopes are an invitation for pleasant and easy hikes.

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
  • Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private Tour option).
  • Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver

Exclusions
  • Lunch, Food and Drinks
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
  • Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver
  • On Sunday and Religious Festivity the Pontifical Villas are closed.
  • Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour)
  • Option Shared Tour: Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 8 people per vehicle). Not customizable. It is not possible to include attractions tickets purchased by your own
  • One Infant seat available on request
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome
In Shared Tour Option only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.


Departure Time

09:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Simona_C

16 Aug, 2018

Castelgandolfo is such a lovely scenic town which overlooks Lake Albano. The town has a main square which has cafes and shops and souvenirs. it is very pretty and highly recommend a visit. It's a great escape to spend some quiet time away from the flock of tourists in central Rome. Within this town is the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo where portraits of historical popes are beautifully presented, along with the amazing garments that they wore. The only disappointment was that the Barberini Gardens the natural botanical garden was closed, so don't go on a Wednesday! Sadly the driver did not inform us. You also have to remind the driver to give you your pope parchment but they were so lovely to have gone to the trouble to post it and we eventually received it. Please note that this was only for a chaperone service and nothing more. The driver was polite and it was a very comfortable mode of transport to get to the town. Overall a beautiful quiet town worth the visit.

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