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4 Days in Rome: A Journey through Ancient Marvels

Maria Andreina Pinedo

Maria Andreina Pinedo

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this ancient city!

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Viator

Day 1
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$148

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$ 17

8412 Coffee Lunch
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
17 - 21 min

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Hadrian's Villa
Remains and 40-hectare excavation site of Roman villa with museum & visitor centre.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$28
34 - 41 min

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Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Tin House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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Mosè di Michelangelo
Catholic place of worship with 5th-century origins & a transept with Michelangelo's statue of Moses.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Arch of Constantine
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Basilica of Maxentius
Remaining nave of a Roman basilica that once housed a colossal statue of Emperor Constantine.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva
Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
8:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$152

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$ 10

Bar Giacomelli
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
9 - 14 min

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The Last Judgment
Michelangelo’s acclaimed, expansive 1541 fresco on the altar wall at the Sistine Chapel.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$28
10 - 12 min

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Turtle Fountain
Elegant Renaissance fountain with bronze figures of young men, turtles & dolphins, in paved piazza.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Antico Forno Urbani
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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Teatro Marcello
Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$43
5 - 8 min

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Baker Boss
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$90

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$ 7

Parenti Silvano
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Laocoön
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Apostolic Palace
Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Palazzo Farnese
Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Cul de Sac
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
3 - 4 min

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Sant'Agnese in Agone
17th-century church with frescoes, large-scale sculptures & a shrine containing St Agnes' skull.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Fiumi Fountain
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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Fontana della Barcaccia
17th-century baroque fountain shaped like a ship, located at the foot of the iconic Spanish Steps.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$166

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$ 7

Bar Gianicolo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Botanical Garden of Rome
7,000 plant species from around the world, plus fountains, a bamboo grove & a Japanese tea garden.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Sette Oche Ristorante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
4 - 6 min

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Tiber Island
Compact island in a bend of the River Tiber with a number of historical buildings & monuments.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Roman shopping center with preserved forums, great hall markets & archaeological exhibits.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$28
8 - 10 min

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Pyramid of Caius Cestius
Egyptian-style pyramid with a frescoed interior, built as a tomb for a rich Roman magistrate.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Catacombs of St. Callixtus
Ancient Christian burial tunnels containing 3rd-century frescoes & the crypts of martyrs & popes.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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Bompiani Bar Gelateria Pasticceria
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $595 In total

Activities & Food:$555
Transport:$40