Vatican and Scavi Tour advice
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Vatican and Scavi Tour advice
My husband and I will be spending 4 days in rome and plan to spend an entire Friday at the Vatican musuem, St. Peter's and the Scavi tour. However, I just recieved confirmation for the Scavi Tour on Sat at 3pm. I'm really excited and relieved to get the reservations, but it does complicate my plans.
Here's where I need some assistance;
I have planned the Borghese & Capitoline museums for Sat, would it be crazy to keep the same schedule but return to the Vatican on Sat. for the Scavi tour or should I flip flop days?
Thurs
arrive 8 AM
explore Ancient Rome area
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Fri
Vatican
St. Peter's
Castel Saint Angelo
Sat
Burghese
Scavi
Capitoline
Sun
Daytrip
Pompei or Catacombs
Mon
Pantheon
Jewish ghetto
take train to Florence early evening
We want to see as much as possible while leaving time to wander, eat and just enjoy our trip!
Any advice??
Here's where I need some assistance;
I have planned the Borghese & Capitoline museums for Sat, would it be crazy to keep the same schedule but return to the Vatican on Sat. for the Scavi tour or should I flip flop days?
Thurs
arrive 8 AM
explore Ancient Rome area
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Fri
Vatican
St. Peter's
Castel Saint Angelo
Sat
Burghese
Scavi
Capitoline
Sun
Daytrip
Pompei or Catacombs
Mon
Pantheon
Jewish ghetto
take train to Florence early evening
We want to see as much as possible while leaving time to wander, eat and just enjoy our trip!
Any advice??
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Hi Annika! I am guessing from your excitement at getting the Scavi tickets, that the Vatican is going to be a highlight of your trip. On my last trip, I found that I never tired of St. Peter! So you might want to go back a second day anyway. I think your schedule is reasonable. I might flip-flop your schedule for Friday though, because as many have recommended here, the lines for the Vatican museums are shorter in the afternoon. I have not been to the Capitoline museums, will they be open that late into Saturday? Also, I'm sure you know this, but get reservations for the Borghese also. Have a wonderful time!
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For those out there who are wondering about getting Scavi tickets: Our group of 6 requested, on February 13th, a tour for the 3rd week of May. On March 22 we received confirmation giving us our 1st choice of dates. All correspondence done using their e-mail address.
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We just spent a week in Rome. I recommend keeping your current schedule with the following changes:
1. Thursday: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and ADD Capitoline Museums in the afternoon (it's open until 8 p.m.).
2. Saturday: Borghese Gallery at 9:00 a.m. (it's limited to two hours), ADD Campo di Fiore to wander and have lunch, then Scavi Tour at 3:00.
Woody
1. Thursday: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and ADD Capitoline Museums in the afternoon (it's open until 8 p.m.).
2. Saturday: Borghese Gallery at 9:00 a.m. (it's limited to two hours), ADD Campo di Fiore to wander and have lunch, then Scavi Tour at 3:00.
Woody
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I made my request for scavi tickets on March 19 and got my confirmation today, April 6, for a tour on May 12. So my original request was almost two months in advance of my tour date. But I also gave the ufficio scavi a two-week window of time in which I could take the tour. I'm so happy I got in!
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Hi TravelGal,
I'd wait a bit longer. If you don't hear from them by mid-May you should assume that you don't have a spot (I think they are currently saying that if you don't hear from them before 20 days before you will be there then you don't have a spot).
I'd wait a bit longer. If you don't hear from them by mid-May you should assume that you don't have a spot (I think they are currently saying that if you don't hear from them before 20 days before you will be there then you don't have a spot).
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I took the suggestion at the website and faxed my request on Monday, April 17th for May 20th.
They requested my hotel telephone number for confirmation. Does that mean I will not know until I arrive in Rome if I have Scavi tour tickets?
Any other ideas?
Also, what is the best company to use for the Vatican Tour?
Thanks everyone!
They requested my hotel telephone number for confirmation. Does that mean I will not know until I arrive in Rome if I have Scavi tour tickets?
Any other ideas?
Also, what is the best company to use for the Vatican Tour?
Thanks everyone!