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| The Vatican is one of the world's smallest sovereign states, yet it houses arguably the greatest collection of artistic, historical and architectural treasures. This abundance can however be rather overwhelming and navigating your way can become confusing and stressful. Our full-day tour guarantees that you get the most out of your one day visit. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides pave a concise and entertaining path through the Vatican Museums and the jewel of the papal crown, St. Peter's basilica. We bring to life the masterpieces of the ancient world, the Renaissance and the Baroque, including: > Courtyard of the Pinecone > Chiaramonti Gallery > Octagonal courtyard > Belvedere Apollo > Laocoon > Gallery of the Muses > Sala Rotunda > Greek Cross Room > Simonetti staircase > Gallery of the Candelabra > Gallery of the Tapestries > Gallery of the Maps > Apartment of Pope St. Pius V > Sobieski Room > Room of the Immaculate Conception > Raphael Rooms >Sistine Chapel LUNCH > History and Architecture of St. Peter's > Bernini's colonnades > Monuments including: Papal altar and confessio Baldacchino Michaelangelo's dome Bernini's glory (Throne of St. Peter) Monument to Gregory XIII Monument to Paul III Monument to Urban VIII Monument to Alexander VII Raphael's Transfiguration Michaelangelo's Piet� Meeting Place: Cipro (Musei Vaticani) Metro Station. Linea A (red line). Leaving the metro station you will be in a below-ground level area. Our guide will be sitting on the stone bench directly ahead holding a blue flyer. For a map of the local area click here. For the Rome metro map click here. Meeting Time: 9:15am We wait at the meeting place for 15 minutes before and after the meeting time of all our tours. Please don't hesitate to e-mail us for more information about the content, price or meeting time of the tour. Remember: The tour includes St. Peter's basilica, so please ensure you bring clothes which cover your knees and shoulders. For men full length trousers are essential, as you will not be allowed in with 3/4 length ones, even if they cover the knees. Please do not bring penknives of any kind on this tour. |
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