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The Vatican Museums house the most famous and most visited art collection on Earth. Curated over centuries by the papacy, the Vatican's attractions include the world's most beautiful paintings, sculptures, frescoes and archaeological treasures. The collection began with Pope Julius II in the early 1500s and has expanded over the centuries to encapsulate more of human history, from antiquity to the modern day.This complete Vatican itinerary will take you through the museums first, and your guide will expertly lead you through the enormous galleries. You will see all the best of the artworks and artifacts, from sculptures to the exquisite frescoes on the walls. The grandest of these are to be found in the Sistine Chapel. Its ceiling is lavished in frescoes by Michelangelo and is one of the most famous artworks in human history.The Classic Option is perfect for those looking to experience the Vatican's most iconic sights in a condensed format. This 3-hour tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
This 3-hour curated experience in Vatican operates daily except sunday with multilingual guides fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian. Reserve your place with Divine Horizon for an unforgettable journey through centuries of Italian heritage.
Rendezvous with your expert guide at the appointed meeting location. Following a brief but informative introduction to the carefully planned itinerary, your curated Vatican journey commences.
Enjoy exclusive priority access to the Vatican Museums, home to one of humanity's most extraordinary art collections. Your expert guide curates a captivating route through the vast galleries, pausing at significant masterpieces from classical antiquity through the High Renaissance.
Enter the resplendent Raphael Rooms within the Apostolic Palace, adorned with some of the finest frescoes ever created. Your guide reveals the artistic genius and theological depth behind masterworks such as The School of Athens, illuminating the creative dialogue between Raphael and his contemporaries.
Step into the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's sublime ceiling frescoes have moved visitors for over five centuries. Having been prepared with essential artistic and theological context, you fully appreciate The Creation of Adam, The Last Judgment and the remarkable narrative cycle.
Proceed to the sublime interior of St. Peter's Basilica, the crowning jewel of Christendom. Admire Bernini's magnificent bronze baldachin, the sublime tenderness of Michelangelo's Pietà and the soaring dome that remains one of architecture's greatest achievements.
Emerge into the sweeping grandeur of St. Peter's Square, encircled by Bernini's masterful colonnade of 284 Doric columns. Your guide concludes with illuminating stories of papal tradition and Vatican history, bringing your extraordinary experience to a memorable close.
Your guide concludes with bespoke recommendations for dining, cultural discoveries and enriching experiences to enhance the remainder of your Vatican sojourn.
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