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).
• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line tickets included).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
✔ Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
✔ Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
✔ Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
✔ Catacombs Tickets and Tour Guide (inside a small group organized by the Catacombs staff)
✔ Port 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. Civitavecchia Cruise Port of Rome
Additional Info: Cruise Port, right outside your ship, pickup and dropoff.
• English-speaking Driver with a private vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized.
• No need to take Bus Shuttle from ship since our permits allow us to enter in the Cruise Port.
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 through the old medieval centre. Free time for a very good lunch in Castelgandolfo (own expense).
Admission Not Included.
Duration: 60 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
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Christian Catacombs (one between San Callisto, San Sebastiano or Santa Domitilla):
You'll start your visit inside with a small-group tour in your prefered language given by the Catacombs staff (available languages: English, Spanish, German, French).
Admission Included.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Papal Blessing on Parchment in English Included
• Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
• Pickup Cruise Port: Your Driver will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized.
• 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 (if requested at booking time)
• 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
