Vatican City Holiday Packages

You work really hard for your money, so be a savvy spender — Wotif is here to help. What's the secret, you may wonder? Easy, we can bundle your flights and accommodation into one amazing little package. And that means more funds to spend on discovering Vatican City.

How does a spare $341* sound? Well, that's exactly how much you could save if you act soon. And remember — you can mix and match from more than 550 airlines and 665,000 properties.

With Wotif's competitive prices, you'll be grabbing your passport and heading to the airport in no time.

Vatican City Accommodation

You'll find a fantastic selection of accommodations in Vatican City. Wotif can help you work through the available options and reserve a place today.

Fine furnishings, thoughtful staff and impressive amenities... These are the types of things you can expect at the Gran Meliá Rome Villa Agrippina -The Leading Hotels of the World (Via del Gianicolo 3) and the Palazzo Dama (Lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia 2). Perhaps you'd prefer to spend your pennies on crazy experiences (or wacky souvenirs)? If that's the case, take a look at the G-Rough (Piazza di Pasquino, 69) and the Lifestyle Suites Rome (Piazza Navona, 93). They offer cosy rooms at the right price.

If you plan to visit St. Peter's Basilica during your holiday, you'll be glad to know that both the Amalia Vaticano Hotel and the Hotel Sant' Anna are just moments away.

Car Hire in Vatican City

After you hit the tarmac at Ciampino Airport, you'll be pleased to discover that Avis and Budget are only a short stroll away. There's no need to lose even a millisecond of your precious holiday before you're on your way.

With a range of hire outlets within close reach, you'll have no difficulties getting a set of wheels in the heart of the city. Check out what's available at Hertz (Via Dell Argilla 5). If nothing tempts you there, you can also head over to Europcar (Vle Degli Ammiragli 107).

Holidays to Vatican City

Before you kiss your pets goodbye and get in that taxi to the airport, it doesn't hurt to know the basic facts about where you're off to. Read on for some useful Vatican City tips.

If you'd like to see a new side of Rome, spending your time in Vatican City is a fabulous idea. One of the many neighbourhoods in the nation's capital, you'll locate it 2 kilometres west of the downtown area.

When we look back on our travels, it's not only the awesome places that we remember, it's the people we rubbed shoulders with along the way. With some 2 300 000 people living in Rome, it shouldn't be hard to make a few new buddies.

Things to do in Vatican City

Fed up with looking through other people's holiday snaps? Want to start having your own experiences? Come on then! There's no time like the present!

Pack your bags and get ready for some awesome experiences in Vatican City. Hunting for things to do? We can suggest the following:

• Walk On Walk Off Tour Pass with Optional Skip-the-Line Vatican & Colosseum
• Skip-the-Line Vatican & St. Peter's Walking Tour with Pickup
• Visit Rome With The Vatican Necropolis
• Expert-Led Private Tour of the Vatican, Skip-Line Tickets
• Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour
• Express Early Entrance Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

How about activities that won't cost anything? Sounds amazing, right? Well Vatican City has plenty of those:

• It's just a few days into your holiday and your bank account has taken a hit? There's no need to fret. The Trajan's Market, the Museo Hendrik Christian Andersen, the Museo Pietro Canonica and the Museo della Repubblica Romana e della Memoria Garibaldina offer a pocket-friendly day out for you and your crew.

• See what's on offer at places such as the Valley Theatre, the Art Centre Acea, the Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale and the Galleria Sciarra. After all, the best way to learn about a new place is by understanding its culture and art.

• Throw away those dull text books and encyclopedias. You can see history for yourself at the Arch of Constantine, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Mouth of Truth and the Porta Portese.

• Grab a coffee, browse the shop fronts and soak up the local culture as you stroll around Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna.

• A cheap and easy day out awaits at the Vittorio Emanuele Monument, the Arch of Titus, the Arch of Septimius Severus and Augustus' Mausoleum.

• Seek a spiritual awakening at places of prayer like St. Peter's Basilica, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and Santa Maria del Popolo. You never know — you might discover the answers to some of life's biggest questions!

Must-see Vatican City

If you wake up at the crack of dawn, you can be first cab off the rank at St. Peter's Basilica. As the top attraction in Vatican City, it's advisable to take your photos nice and early before the noisy crowds arrive.

Slip into your joggers and wander over to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. These great attractions are within strolling distance.

Does it leave an impression? What was the creator attempting to achieve? Ask yourself these questions as you wander the corridors of Vatican Museums, a popular art institution. Looking for more close-by options? An excursion to Sistine Chapel is an excellent way to better understand the local religion and culture. If you're up for it, there's even more. Appreciate the combination of spirit and beauty that only art is able to convey at Castel Sant'Angelo.

Places to Visit Near Vatican City

Not a fan of staying in one spot? Take the opportunity to venture to some nearby destinations such as Vatican or Via Cola di Rienzo. Vatican is 0.7 kilometres from Vatican City, while Via Cola di Rienzo is 0.9 kilometres away. They both offer some fantastic attractions that you won't want to miss.

*Savings based on all Flight + Hotel package bookings on Wotif.com from Jan 2017 to Jun 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.