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
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
✔ Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
✔ Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private Tour option).
✔ Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
✔ Hotel pickup and dropoff
✖ Lunch, Food and Drinks
✖ Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel La Place
2. Casa Santa Sofia
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
4. Massimi City Garden
5. Room Mate Filippo
6. Hotel Pullman
7. Williams Residence
8. Domus Mariae Montelanico
9. Aberdeen Hotel
10. Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
11. Chroma Pente
12. Dharma Luxury Hotel
13. Best Western Hotel Astrid
14. Hotel Duca D'Alba
15. Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
16. Residenza RomaCentro
17. Eterna Roma
18. Hotel Edera
19. Hotel Giotto Flavia
20. Hotel De Rome
Additional Info: 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.
Itinerary
1
Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
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
2
The walking passes throught the old medieval centre.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Giro del lago di Albano (anello)
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.
4
Albano Laziale
Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
• 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
