A Private Visit to the Papal Summer Residence
Led by a professional guide, enjoy a transfer to historic Castel Gandolfo for a fascinating tour of this Papal Summer Residence. After exploring this stately residence, the tour will continue through the picturesque Barberini Gardens, which include the Garden of the Roses, the Holly Oak Square, the Belvedere Garden and the Boulevard of the Nymphaeum. Along the way, guests can admire the ruins of the Imperial Theatre and the Cryptoporticus of the Palace of Emperor Domiziano and breathe in the heady scents of botanical plants once grown for Popes and their staff—a unique, multi-sensory experience.
A 360° Vatican Experience
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Vatican City to experience one of the most significant religious sites in the world. With Hotel de la Ville you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to admire some of the finest masterpieces of Western art with a private guide. With an art historian, you will walk through the monumental Upper Galleries, reach the Raphael Rooms and take your time in the unforgettable Sistine Chapel. At the end of your visit, head to a marvelous atelier overlooking the St. Peter's Basilica and learn the secrets of the ancient art of mosaic making from an expert mosaicist who works for the Vatican State.