Vatican City Tour Packages

Get to know more about Vatican City before booking your tour packages

Before embarking on your Vatican City holidays, you must know that the Vatican City is officially known as the Vatican City State. It is an independent state under the purview of Italy’s capital, Rome. With an area of 44 hectares (110 acres), it was established through the Lateran Treaty of 1929. It is the seat of the Pope, the highest authority of the Catholic Churches. The state takes its name after the Vatican Hill. Major Christian ceremonies take place here during Christmas and Easter. It is an absolute elective monarchy in which the head of the Catholic Church takes power. The principal legislative, executive and judicial power over the State of Vatican City is exercised by the Pope. Holidays in Vatican City can be an enriching experience if you know where to go.

Experience Vatican City

Tourists on a holiday to Vatican City are rendered speechless at the sight of some of the most exquisite churches and chapels of the world that stand proudly in this tiny state. These magnificent buildings seem to hold centuries-old secrets and spells in their bosoms. Some of the world’s most renowned artists have decorated these edifices with their masterpieces. But the real highlights of any Vatican City tour are the numerous museums that house treasures and extremely valuable art and artefact collections that simply blow you away. These stunning treasuries have been collected over many centuries. Whether it is the Papal residence or the religious buildings, each of them boasts of the finest works of the masters of that age. The best Vatican City tour from Veena World allows you to explore the inner sanctum sanctorum of this holiest of the holy place. Not only superlative art pieces, but the museum is also home to memorabilia belonging to the office of the pope and the churches. Travellers on Vatican City tour packages find vintage cars, Papal carriages, wall décor, etc. quite fascinating.

Christmas and Easter are important festivals of the Catholic faith and many people plan their Vatican City holiday around this time. The whole state is beautifully decked up and it brings immense joy to the spectators. If you would like to see Vatican City in all its glory, Veena World has the best Vatican tours.

Things to Do in Vatican City

Vatican City tourism is the largest revenue generator for the state. And to promote tourism and other package tours to Vatican City, many attractions have been developed for the viewing pleasure of the tourists. Among scores of tourist places in Vatican City, we have picked a few that must be visited when you are here: -

• St. Peter's Basilica: Take a moment to admire the exterior before you set foot inside. Built between the 16th and 18th centuries, this building is choc-a-bloc with the most majestic artworks of the most celebrated artists that draw a joyful sigh from tourists on Vatican City tours. Whether it is the equestrian statue of Constantine by Bernini at the portico or spectacular mosaic work by Giotto or the drop-dead gorgeous Pietà by Michelangelo, the exquisiteness of craftsmanship is unmatched. This chapel also houses Vatican Necropolis where many popes have been laid to rest and it is where St. Peter is believed to have been buried. Whatever be your reason for visiting, St. Peter's Basilica is a must-visit.
  
  
• Sistine Chapel: This chapel holds great importance in Papal services. This 15th-century chapel was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV. The chapel has been constructed as a rectangular hall and is used for services and special occasions. Michelangelo outdid himself with his frescoes, which are considered the epitome of Renaissance painting. To fully soak in the opulence of the place demands a couple of hours on a Vatican tour package. Wherever your gaze moves, you’d find bewitching works of the masters.
  
  
• Vatican Palace: The Vatican Palace is the papal residence. Vatican City tour packages from India include the most sought-after tourist attractions in the Vatican, and Vatican Palace is one of them. Although every inch of this ornate palace is a sight to behold, certain sections are just out of this world. The most famous perhaps is the Raphael Rooms. These rooms were commissioned by Pope Julius II and later by Pope Leo X, both of whom were art lovers. These rooms were named after the great painter Raphael who takes credit for the beauty of the rooms. The frescoes painted by him remain of the most notable ones in history. Other sections of the palace that are worthy of a visit are Appartamento Borgia, Sala dei Chiaroscuro and Cappella Niccolina.
  
  
• Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery): One of the famous Vatican tourist attractions, Pinacoteca is another place that cannot be given a miss. If there was ever a valuation placed on the finest and most precious art collections in the world, Pinacoteca would definitely be among the top contenders. The picture gallery consists of 16 rooms that contain some of the most priceless artworks that stretch from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. Some of the most famous ones are Coronation of the Virgin by Pinturicchio, and a Madonna by Perugino and Transfiguration by Raphael.

And if you have been enamoured by the rich legacy of this state, Veena World’s Vatican vacation package is the best way to explore the best of the past centuries. All the Vatican City tour packages are listed online and all you have to do is select and book a Vatican vacation package that suits you the best.

Best Time to Visit Vatican City

Although Vatican City is crowded throughout the year, April to June and September to November are the best months to plan for Vatican City. It experiences rainy winters from October to mid-May and hot, dry summers from May to September. For the best Vatican City tour experience, it is important that you choose the right time to visit.