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Papal Palace & Secret Gardens at Castel Gandolfo

Rome: Bus Transfer from Ciampino Airport to Rome Termini

Ciampino Airport: Coach Transfer To/From Rome Termini

Appia Antica Rome: 1-Hr Bike Rental

Cinecittà Shows Off

Catacombs of Saints Marcellinus and Peter & Mausoleum of Helena: Guided Tour

Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo Gardens: Eco Minibus Tour

Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo: Entry + Optional Astronomical Dome

Lake Albano Kayak Tour

Castel Gandolfo: Vatican Observatory Experience

Appia Antica, Aqueducts & Catacombs Rome: E-Bike Tour

Appia Antica & Roman Underground: E-Bike Tour

Appia Antica & Castel Gandolfo: Guided E-bike Tour

Ciampino

These tickets for the Papal Gardens at Castel Gandolfo get you a rare glimpse inside the Pope's impeccable gardens – the Gardens of Villa Barberini – plus venture inside the grand Apostolic Palace. 

Overlooking the emerald green waters of Lake Albano, this stunning complex is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome. There's a reason why Italian's plan their dream weddings here – it's mesmerizing.

Just 40 minutes by train from Rome, Pope Francis opened a huge portion of the site to the public in 2014. Spend some time admiring lush tree-lined gardens and manicured shrubbery, and make sure to visit the Belvedere and Magnolia gardens.

This divine property has provided peace and quiet for more than 30 popes since it was built in the early 17th century. You'll be overcome with Papal intrigue and fascinated further inside the Apostolic Palace.

Start your trip to the Eternal City smoothly with a shared, direct airport transfer between Ciampino Airport and Rome city center (Termini Station). 

Once you reach Ciampino Airport, go to the bus stop located just outside at the stop n.1. Relax in a comfortable air-conditioned bus on your way to the city center, and plan your adventures as you go. There's no easier way to get from the airport into Rome.

Want to get your Rome-on faster? Get your Rome Coach Transfer from Ciampino Airport to Rome ticket and travel from Ciampino Airport to Rome Termini Railway Station in less than 40 minutes. 

There's free WIFI on board and it's free to take your luggage. By purchasing a roundtrip ticket, you'll save another €3.

**Choose between 3 ticket options:**

* Roundtrip From Ciampino (CIA) to Rome and from Rome to Ciampino (CIA)
* One Way From Ciampino( CIA) to Rome
* One Way From Rome to Ciampino (CIA)

Visit the beautiful Appia Antica Regional Park by bike. As you pedal through centuries of history, the legends and figures of the past will unfold before your eyes: spot mausoleums, mounds, tombs and remnants of Ancient Rome. Cycling along the Appian Way is a beautiful adventure that will take your mind on a journey through time, dreaming of emperors, centurions, and patricians of times gone by.

Bike rentals are available for children and adults, and are a great way to explore the area at your own pace. Follow a series of recommended itineraries, or create your own! Having a bike gives you more freedom to go where you want, with less stress.

Visit Ancient Rome, the Temple of Jerusalem and Florence as it was in 1400, all in one day at Cinecittà Studios! Explore amazing sets and find out all about important Italian and international cinema productions across 19 indoor sound stages. A must for anyone into movies!

The two martyrs, St Marcellinus and St  Peter, were slain in the persecution of 304 AD and lost their heads – quite literally – in Rome. It gets worse. Before they were killed, they were forced to dig their own tomb with their own hands. 

Explore the history of the ancient catacombs, which span an area of ​​18,000 m2. Your guide will lead you through this underground graveyard, which spans three levels and was excavated between the 3rd and 5th centuries AD. Roughly 20,000 and 25,000 people will be resting in peace around you, along with numerous martyrs of the persecution of Diocletian. 

See the tombstones that cover the niches (known as loculi), and get a peek at early Christian inscriptions on the marble tombstones. A fascinating look into the history of Rome.

Visit the Mausoleum of Saint Helena, connected to the basilica by a rectangular atrium. Around 329 AD, Constantine the Great's mother Helena was buried here in a large red porphyry sarcophagus.

Explore the large gardens of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo by minibus. Listen to an audio guide to learn about the gardens as you cruise by. 

See tree-lined paths, flowers, fountains, and statues. View Lake Albano's blue and green waters. Look at the ruins of Emperor Domitian's residence.

Learn stories of the Popes – find out who used a swimming pool and who stayed at Castel Gandolfo after leaving the position!

Experience Italy's countryside, away from Rome's busy streets! Visit the village of Castel Gandolfo, on the shore of Lake Albano by the Pope's Summer Palace. 

Enter the Papal Apartment and see the private chambers, chapel, library, and study. Enjoy the balcony view where Popes would recite the Angelus each summer Sunday. Next, take a walk through the beautiful Secret Garden.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but maybe that's because the surrounding countryside is so beautiful! Take a break from the Roma rabble and paddle around the peaceful shores of Lake Albano with an expert kayaking instructor, and get immersed in the unique history and scenery around Castel Gandolfo. 

See submerged stilt houses in the Village of the Mills, the ancient villa of Emperor Domitian, and see where Romans used to engage in violent naval battle spectacles on the lake. Learn just as much history as kayaking technique along the way! 

If you've worked up an appetite, you can opt to include some very delizioso wine, cheese, and salumi.

For the first time in almost ninety years, the astronomical domes of Castel Gandolfo's Papal Palace are open to visitors. 

These include two functional observatories of the Vatican: the **major dome** with an 8.5-meter diameter, equipped with a Visual Telescope for observing stars and planets; and the **minor dome**, with an 8-meter diameter, featuring the Double Astrograph used for photographic surveys of the sky and the position of stars.

Access the observatories via a spiral staircase to the third-floor terrace, which provides views of Lake Albano.

Just 3km from the Colosseum, you can visit the Via Appia Antica. You'll cycle on a car-free section to see Roman countryside, Monumental Tombs, and ancient ruins. The route leads to Aqueduct Park, where you’ll see large aqueducts. The Catacombs are also a must-visit to add some mystery to your bike trip.

Join an e-bike tour on the Via Appia Antica, one of the oldest roads in the world. You'll ride where Roman chariots once traveled and see monumental tombs, aqueducts, and ancient villas. 

A unique part of the tour is the Roman Quarry in Caffarella Park. Here, you can cycle through hand-dug tunnels. Explore the underground paths where materials were once extracted to build Rome and see the walls shaped by workers long ago.

Explore a different side of Rome by visiting Castel Gandolfo in the Castelli Romani. You'll cycle on electric bikes along the historic Via Appia Antica, where you’ll see tombs, aqueducts, and ancient villas. Listen to stories about the people who once traveled this road. 

Leave the city noise behind as you pedal to the peaceful Castel Gandolfo. Here, you'll find a medieval village, a clear lake, and the Papal Palace. Enjoy a lunch break (at your own expense) with local dishes. Your guide can suggest a good spot to eat, whether you want a traditional meal or quick local snacks. Return to Rome by train (at your own expense).

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