We wish to take you on this exclusive tour in the Vatican Museums which houses the Egyptian and Etruscan treasures, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the art, rituals, and beliefs that shaped these ancient worlds. The Egyptian Museum was established in 1839, houses an extraordinary array of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Its nine rooms exhibit items such as statues, sarcophagi, mummies, papyri, and objects related to daily life and religious practices. The beauty of the Etruscan collection is breath-taking with the intricate bronze works, delicate gold jewellery, and iconic pieces such as the Sarcophagus of the Spouses. Many feature detailed sculptural representations of the deceased, typic...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tax
Guided tour
Self guided Sistine Chapel entrance
Headset
Fast Track Entrance Ticket
Tips
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Viale Vaticano, 99
In front of the entrance to the Vatican Museums . You will meet our ground managers 15 min before the booking time.
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Vatican Museum Tour Egyptian and Etruscan Legacy
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We wish to take you on this exclusive tour in the Vatican Museums which houses the Egyptian and Etruscan treasures, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the art, rituals, and beliefs that shaped these ancient worlds. The Egyptian Museum was established in 1839, houses an extraordinary array of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Its nine rooms exhibit items such as statues, sarcophagi, mummies, papyri, and objects related to daily life and religious practices. The beauty of the Etruscan collection is breath-taking with the intricate bronze works, delicate gold jewellery, and iconic pieces such as the Sarcophagus of the Spouses. Many feature detailed sculptural representations of the deceased, typic...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tax
Guided tour
Self guided Sistine Chapel entrance
Headset
Fast Track Entrance Ticket
Tips
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Viale Vaticano, 99
In front of the entrance to the Vatican Museums . You will meet our ground managers 15 min before the booking time.
This exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums takes you deep into the story which shaped these two ancient worlds.
In the Egyptian collection, walk and marvel at the grandeur of the iconic Statue of the Goddess Sekhmet, a symbol of Egyptian strength and divinity and Princess Amenirdis. Explore the complex religious practices and funerary customs of Egypt, from elaborate tombs to perfectly preserved artifacts.
Next, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Etruscan collection. Admire the intricate bronze works, delicate gold jewellery, and iconic pieces such as the Sarcophagus of the Spouses. Delve into the cultural richness of the Etruscans, whose artistic traditions and innovations laid the fou...