Vatican Church tours plus train trips from Rome to Monte Carlo?
Hey guys,
My mom's aunt is coming from Laos and she wants to know if there are any private group tours or so along the Vatican Church at the Vatican City near Rome, Italy. I want to know how much the group tours cost and if there are any tour operators that allows tour groups some priority entrance into the Vatican Church because from what my mom had told me, they do not want to wait in line! Also, they want to have the freedom to walk around the Vatican Church - without being inclined with the tour guide and such.
Also, I want to know if there is a way to get to Rome, Italy to Monte Carlo in France (or is it in Monaco, no?) by train. I also want to know about if my mom's aunt needed a visa to enter the EU towards Italy and enter towards France and Monaco.
Do you have any suggestions?
Yes, she will need a visa to come as a tourist. The Italian ministry site for visas is here: http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp . There's a link to the application and it will tell you what additional documentation is required and where to apply.
There are quite a few tours of the Vatican if you search on line. Viator is one of the big tour providers here to give you an example: http://www.viator.com/photos/Rome-tours/Skip-the-Line-Vatican-Museums-Walking-Tour-including-Sistine-Chapel-Raphaels-Rooms-and-St-Peters/992086 . You can find many other possibilities including personal guides.
It's an 8 to 13 hour trip to Monaco from Rome on the train. You'll need to make at least one train change at the border in Ventimiglia, but most options require 2 or 3 train changes. If you're going to that area, take the time to go to Eze and take the bus to the old town at the top of the mountain. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD Rome to Ventimiglia will cost approximately 50 to 75 euro in 2nd class depending on the specific trains and it's only a few euro more from there to Monte Carlo. There are discounts available on the fast trains for early purchase of tickets.
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