On the heels of the announcement that an American has been chosen as the following pope, prepare journey firm Railbookers revealed its brand-new VIP expertise for friends: an opportunity to enter the Vatican with out navigating across the hundreds of different guests who journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site every day. 

Throughout the Railbookers Exclusive Event: After Hours at the Vatican on Sept. 8, a “restricted quantity” of vacationers will get to discover the Vatican for 2 complete hours after it is closed to the general public. Stroll beneath the long-lasting ceiling of the Sistine Chapel—painted by the one and solely Michelangelo—meander across the Holy See grounds, and uncover all the different artwork, historical past, and unbelievable structure present in one of the vital revered cultural landmarks in Europe. When the tour concludes, there will probably be an apericena (the Italian custom of relaxed drinks and a lightweight meal) within the Vatican Courtyard. 

For the prospect to expertise this uncommon alternative, you’ll must guide one in every of three Railbookers journeys: Masterpieces by Rail: London to Rome with Vatican Access; Rome, Naples & Sorrento with Exclusive Vatican Experience; or Venice, Florence & Rome with After-Hours Vatican Access. Every of the journeys is between eight and 10 days lengthy, and the itineraries will embrace in a single day stays at luxurious accommodations, personal transfers, sightseeing actions (each personal and in small teams), and first-class rail journey. Tickets begin at $6,459 per particular person.

“We’re thrilled to supply our friends this extraordinary occasion, exploring one of many world’s most iconic websites in a serene, intimate atmosphere,” Frank Marini, president and CEO of Railbookers Group, stated in a press launch shared with Journey + Leisure. “By providing an unique occasion like this, we’re breaking the mildew for impartial journey. The prospect to benefit from the Vatican after hours, away from the crowds, is a uncommon, unforgettable expertise that isn’t to be missed.”

To study extra or guide your spot, go to railbookers.com.