Castel Gandolfo Rome Papal Blessing Tour

Enjoy the countryside of Rome while you visit the summer residence of His Santity the Pope and participate to the weekly blessing cerymony.

CASTEL GANDOLFO ROME PAPAL BLESSING GUIDED TOUR  
Trips2Italy code: TO0015                     

Length: 3 hours and half approx 
Available: in July and August on Sunday (when the Pope is in Castelgandolfo)
Departure time: approx. 7.45am  – 8.15am
Meeting point: Pick up at centrally located Hotels

Tour Highlights: Saint Peter Square - Castelgandolfo - Papal Blessing.
Available in the following languages: Multilanguage.
Price includes: Transportation by Deluxe motorcoach, multilanguage tour guide, Local  taxes and Service Charges.

Detailed itinerary:

The Papal Blessing is an event you can’t miss: with this tour you will have the occasion to attend it also while the Pope is at his summer residence outside Rome! Driving through the Villa Borghese gardens, the tour starts with a a brief visit of St. Peter’s Square to adnire the Basilica. Later we’ll head out of town on the Lungotevere, passing by the Tiberine Island, Circus Maximus, Caracalla baths and the Appian Way, and we'll arrive at Castelgandolfo, summer residence of the Pope.  We’ll attend the Papal Blessing, where you’ll be inspired by his words, before returning to your hotel or the nearby drop off point.