Roman Catacombs and Pope's Palace at Castel Gandolfo
Strenuous Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Roman Catacombs
Between the 1st and 5th centuries, Jews, pagans and early Christians were buried is a maze of subterranean passageways under the city. During this fascinating tour, a specialized guide will share the catacombs' intriguing history as you're led through the dark and humid corridors. Here, you'll learn that according to Roman law of the time, it was forbidden to bury the dead inside the city and the catacombs were located outside Rome's walls.
Castel Gandolfo
Overlooking Lake Albano, this small and quiet village is the site of the Papal Palace, a summer retreat for Popes since the 1600s. An official Vatican Guide will lead you on a tour of the Apostolic Palace and Pope's Private Apartment, which includes the pope's bedroom and his private chapel.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
While it is forbidden to take pictures or videos inside the catacombs, there are many photo ops throughout the day. In Castel Gandolfo, you can capture the great views of Lake Albano; set inside a volcanic crater, it's the deepest lake in Italy.
LUNCH
Feast on a delicious lunch of bruschetta, mixed salad, lasagna, tiramisu, mineral water, red and white wine, and coffee in a Roman farmhouse.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From the pier, you'll travel along the Appian Way, where many of Rome's Catacombs were actually built.
Schedule
Special Notes
The tour is not suggested for Guests suffering from claustrophobia. This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 80 steps at Apostolic Palace.
This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair.Conservative attire required to access the Apostolic palace: no exposed shoulders and knees for both men and women. Since the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo are still used by the Pope, access may be restricted and/or denied at any given time due to security reasons. The tour sequence may vary.
Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues visited.
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Strenuous Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Roman Catacombs
Between the 1st and 5th centuries, Jews, pagans and early Christians were buried is a maze of subterranean passageways under the city. During this fascinating tour, a specialized guide will share the catacombs' intriguing history as you're led through the dark and humid corridors. Here, you'll learn that according to Roman law of the time, it was forbidden to bury the dead inside the city and the catacombs were located outside Rome's walls.
Castel Gandolfo
Overlooking Lake Albano, this small and quiet village is the site of the Papal Palace, a summer retreat for Popes since the 1600s. An official Vatican Guide will lead you on a tour of the Apostolic Palace and Pope's Private Apartment, which includes the pope's bedroom and his private chapel.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
While it is forbidden to take pictures or videos inside the catacombs, there are many photo ops throughout the day. In Castel Gandolfo, you can capture the great views of Lake Albano; set inside a volcanic crater, it's the deepest lake in Italy.
LUNCH
Feast on a delicious lunch of bruschetta, mixed salad, lasagna, tiramisu, mineral water, red and white wine, and coffee in a Roman farmhouse.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From the pier, you'll travel along the Appian Way, where many of Rome's Catacombs were actually built.
Schedule
Special Notes
The tour is not suggested for Guests suffering from claustrophobia. This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 80 steps at Apostolic Palace.
This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair.Conservative attire required to access the Apostolic palace: no exposed shoulders and knees for both men and women. Since the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo are still used by the Pope, access may be restricted and/or denied at any given time due to security reasons. The tour sequence may vary.
Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues visited.