We booked an early morning tour of the Vatican and St Peter’s through Context Travel.

Some coffee and background from our docent, Alessia.

We started in the Pinacoteca which gave a quick overview of Italian art history.

Raphael:

Despite the early access, there was still a crowd.

St Peter’s

A quick bite of pizza where Scott joined us.

A nice stroll back to the apartment for some to nap and do laundry.

I went to Sant’Agostino to see the Caravaggio Madonna dei Pellegrini.

And Raphael Isaiah

Fountain at La Sapienza building.

Dinner was at Achilli al Parlamento where Scott and I ate in 2018 but it has since gone upscale. We opted for the three course tasting menu with a possibility of dessert.

Amuse bouches or as the restaurant called them, welcome bites

Only two desserts