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8 Days in Rome: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Pizza

Renan Ramlov

Renan Ramlov

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient wonders of Rome and savor the delectable flavors of authentic Italian pizza. This 8-day itinerary is packed with exciting attractions and hidden gems that will leave you mesmerized. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

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Day 1Delightful Delicacies and Architectural Marvels
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$110

L'Antico Forno
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Galleria Colonna Museo e Pinacoteca
Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.
10:10 AM - 1:10 PM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Pizza e Mozzarella
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Doria Pamphili Gallery
Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
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$18
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.
5:40 PM - 6:10 PM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Antica Salumeria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2From Biscotti to Basilicas: A Day of Discovery
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$62

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$ 5

Biscottificio Innocenti
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$17
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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
13 - 20 min

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Pizza Zizza
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$14
8 - 11 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Ami Augusto
Storica paninoteca di Roma. Nasce dalle radici di Planet Sandwich. Caratteristiche: pane realizzato con segreta ricetta e miglior pollo fritto kentucky di Roma
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$10
Day 3Unveiling Rome's Treasures: From Forums to Museums
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$96

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$ 4

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
13 - 20 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$17
12 - 18 min

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Scholars Lounge
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
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$23
7 - 10 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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$17
10 - 12 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 - 5:25 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
5:55 PM - 7:55 PM
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$17
4 - 5 min

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Osteria delle Commari
Osteria delle Commari, un luogo dove gustare pietanze tipiche del Lazio, con un tocco creativo e innovativo
8:25 PM - 9:55 PM
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$15
Day 4Palaces, Fountains, and Gardens: A Day of Grandeur
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$79

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$ 4

Caffè Perù
Caffè Perù si trova tra Trastevere e Campo dè Fiori a Roma ed è tra i Bar storici di Roma. Locale sito in centralissima posizione, via di Monserrato è infatti nel cuore di Roma, proprio dietro Piazza Farnese e Campo dè Fiori...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Palazzo Farnese
Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Imperial Fora
Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
9 - 14 min

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La Fontana di Venere
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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Quirinal Palace
Former royal & papal residence, now the presidential palace & museum, on piazza offering city views.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$2
11 - 14 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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San Marco
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
Day 5Ancient Ruins and Culinary Delights
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$89

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$ 4

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
6 - 9 min

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Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
27 - 33 min

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Baths of Caracalla
Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
7 - 9 min

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Baker Boss
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
10 - 15 min

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Palatine Hill
Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Fuorinorma
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$11
Day 6Art, History, and Stunning Views
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$114

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$ 4

Bubi's Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia
16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$11
15 - 18 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
12:40 PM - 2:10 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Trinità dei Monti
16th-century church under the responsibility of the French State with elaborate interior decoration.
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo
Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.
3:40 PM - 7:40 PM
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$37
2 - 3 min

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Er Buchetto
8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
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$23
Day 7Modern Art and Traditional Delights
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$70

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$ 4

20MQ Design & Derivati
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
6 - 9 min

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MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele si trova all’interno del museo Explora su via Flaminia, vicino a Piazza del Popolo e alla relativa fermata della metro A, e dispone di un giardino interno proprio sotto la collina di Villa Borghese...
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$15
14 - 21 min

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$14
8 - 10 min

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Pacifico Roma
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 8Baroque Beauty and Scenic Splendors
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$80

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$ 2

D'Angelo Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian
Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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San Marco
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$20
12 - 15 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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PizzaRe
PizzaRé nasce a Napoli, con alle spalle oltre cento anni di tradizione e di esperienza nella ristorazione
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $724 In total

Activities & Food:$700
Transport:$24