If you are taking a Mediterannean cruise, Royal Caribbean has a new shore excursion for those stopping in Rome.
Royal Caribbean rolled out a new shore excursion to the Pope's private summer residence estate, along with stops at other well-known landmarks such as the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Since 1626, the estate has served as a second home to the pope. View majestic gardens and a working farmhouse set amid Roman ruins of the ancient Amphitheatre and Villa built by Emperor Domitian and dating back to the 1st Century A.D.
This is the first time this residence has ever been opened.
Royal Caribbean guests will also visit the Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo, the estate’s majestic gardens and the on-site working farmhouse, a panoramic drive across Rome, and an in-depth tour of the world-famous Vatican Museum.
Following the tour, enjoy a panoramic drive through Rome—passing by the Colosseum—before arrival in Vatican City.
The price for the Pope's Summer Residence and Vatican City - CVR2 shore excursion is $165 per adult and $129 for children. The tour is approximately 10 hours.
