Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope and Catacombs Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

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.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
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.

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: Castelgandolfo, Piazza della Libertà, 14, 00073 Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy

The walking passes through the old medieval centre. Free time for a very good lunch in Castelgandolfo (own expense).
Admission Not Included.

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.

Stop At: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy

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: 1 hour