How long for response from Vatican on the Scavi tour?
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How long for response from Vatican on the Scavi tour?
Hi all,
I have sent my Scavi tour request to the Vatican - approximately two weeks ago. I got the auto-responder message so I know that it arrived.
Any idea what the average response time is on confirmation of availability? I'm guessing it varies, but what was your experience?
Thanks!
H
I have sent my Scavi tour request to the Vatican - approximately two weeks ago. I got the auto-responder message so I know that it arrived.
Any idea what the average response time is on confirmation of availability? I'm guessing it varies, but what was your experience?
Thanks!
H
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I think it just depends. We did our tour in December 05. We sent in our request in early October and had a response in less than two weeks. We were only in Rome for 3 days, but gave all three days as options so we could be as accommodating as possible. Others claim that it can take up to a couple of months.
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I requested my tour in April 2006 for October 2006. I gave one day and requested early morning. I received my reservation two weeks before my reservation date. So, for me, it took about 6 months. If you are offered a reservation don't forget to send your credit card info on time (I think they give you a week or so). If you don't pay on time, you loose your spot.
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Thanks everyone for your replies. It looks as though I might still have a chance.
I had thought about including our arrival and departure days from Rome to increase our chances, but was sure they would give me early on arrival day or late on departure day, so I didn't include them.
I will definately post if and when I hear from them!
H
I had thought about including our arrival and departure days from Rome to increase our chances, but was sure they would give me early on arrival day or late on departure day, so I didn't include them.
I will definately post if and when I hear from them!
H
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And I applied in May last year, giving a window of 6 days when we were available to take the tour, and never heard another peep after the initial auto-response!
I tried again towards the end of September even though they tell you not to and still nothing. I even tried turning up on our first morning in Rome at the Scavi office to be told no availability on any day that week.
Oh well, I suppose it's a reason to go back to Rome!
I tried again towards the end of September even though they tell you not to and still nothing. I even tried turning up on our first morning in Rome at the Scavi office to be told no availability on any day that week.
Oh well, I suppose it's a reason to go back to Rome!
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I sent my request in late January, requesting a date in early March (I only gave them a choice of one date). Got the auto-reply by the next morning. Got my reservation e-mail five days later. Sent my credit card info within a couple of hours after they sent my reservation number. Got the auto-reply to that the next morning. Now waiting for the actual deposit receipt. All done via e-mail not fax.
REALLY looking forward to this tour. Thanks so much for all the information about it. I'm not sure I would have considered this tour based on what I read in guidebooks but on this site and SlowTravel I read rave reviews about it.
REALLY looking forward to this tour. Thanks so much for all the information about it. I'm not sure I would have considered this tour based on what I read in guidebooks but on this site and SlowTravel I read rave reviews about it.
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Hi all,
I promised I would post back when I heard. I was giving up hope but... yesterday I heard back that we have reservations for May 28! YEAH! I guess there is not much rhyme or reason as to when responses are sent. I truly thought that since I had not heard, we would not get tickets.
I am SOOOOOOO excited!!!!!
Thanks for all of your input!
H
I promised I would post back when I heard. I was giving up hope but... yesterday I heard back that we have reservations for May 28! YEAH! I guess there is not much rhyme or reason as to when responses are sent. I truly thought that since I had not heard, we would not get tickets.
I am SOOOOOOO excited!!!!!
Thanks for all of your input!
H
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Dear Phieaglefan:
Congrats! on your Scavi reservation. I have also just received mine for May 2007 as well which had requested back in December. I sent in our credit card info via e-mail about a week ago & haven't receieved confirmation yet. Have you received yours? Did you do it by e-mail or fax? This sure is a process! Thanks in advance for any info. Enjoy your tour.
Congrats! on your Scavi reservation. I have also just received mine for May 2007 as well which had requested back in December. I sent in our credit card info via e-mail about a week ago & haven't receieved confirmation yet. Have you received yours? Did you do it by e-mail or fax? This sure is a process! Thanks in advance for any info. Enjoy your tour.
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I sent in my request about 2 months ago for a mid-May tour (I gave them a window of 3 days.) I heard from them affirmatively last week and immediately sent in my credit card number. I have not received a confirmation yet but I already see the cahrge posted to my Visa acct.