Vatican Crypt & Gardens
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Vatican Crypt & Gardens
Can anyone visit the Vatican Crypt and Vatican Gardens on their own, or does one have to be on a tour.
If I have to be on a tour is it too late to book for May 6, 2005? With whom?
If I have to be on a tour is it too late to book for May 6, 2005? With whom?
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Those areas can only be seen on escorted tours - and the number of people for each tour is extrremely limited.
Given the papal election and installation I have no idea if the tours will be running when you are there.
You need to contact the ufficio scavi, Vatican City giving a range of dates you have available and what hotel you will be staying at. They will notify you if they have room. You need to turn up before the tour starts with your passport so you can be properly ID'd.
I would think your chances are very small at this point - since there are few tours.
Given the papal election and installation I have no idea if the tours will be running when you are there.
You need to contact the ufficio scavi, Vatican City giving a range of dates you have available and what hotel you will be staying at. They will notify you if they have room. You need to turn up before the tour starts with your passport so you can be properly ID'd.
I would think your chances are very small at this point - since there are few tours.
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It has been about 15 years since I took the Vatican Gardens tour so my memory is a bit fuzzy. That being said, I remember mostly greenery and fountains, but few flowers. I enjoyed getting a "behind the scenes" feel of a part of the Vatican few people see and remember it being very peaceful and pleasant despite being in the midst of a busy city.
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News reports from this morning indicate the tomb will now be open to the public to visit JPII tomb. Reports don't indicate if this is temporary or permanent.
Here's the URL from CNN,
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/eu....cardinals.ap/
Here's the URL from CNN,
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/eu....cardinals.ap/