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Around the World in 37 Days

Samantha Armstrong

6 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic journey across Rome, Sorrento, Split, Florence, La Spezia, Venice, Milan, Paris, Barcelona, Ibiza, Barcelona, and Dubai. Discover ancient wonders, soak up the sun on stunning beaches, and immerse yourself in vibrant cultures. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Rome

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$36

Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Bioparco di Roma
Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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$36
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$34

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$ 7

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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$34
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$0

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$ 7

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Sorrento

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$25

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$ 4

Puolo Beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Marine Protected Area Punta Campanella
Acclaimed natural area with picturesque views, a tranquil feel & sites for diving, fishing & tours.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Marina Lobra
Daily boat trips to the island of Capri & cliffside towns & villages along the rugged Amalfi Coast.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$25

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$ 7

Bagni Regina Giovanna
Scenic ruins of a Roman villa with coastal views & a secluded beach popular for swimming.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Saints Philip and James
Baroque Roman Catholic church with an ornate interior, frescoes & a statue of Pope John Paul II.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Vallone dei Mulini
Lush valley featuring the ruins of an ancient sawmill, 2 rivers & a variety of rare plants.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Villa Fondi De Sangro
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$50

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$ 4

Parco di Villa Fiorentino
Scenic, grassy park with a charming atmosphere featuring gardens & a play area for children.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Villa Comunale di Sorrento
This large bayside park is a popular destination with gardens, fountains & sweeping views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
69 - 83 min

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Directions

Mount Vesuvius
Famed volcano known for the destruction of Pompeii in AD 79, with a hiking trail to the top.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Rome

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$34

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$ 4

Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$34
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$0

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$ 4

Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Split

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$40

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$ 4

Kupalište Bene
Popular swimming spot with a snack kiosk & restaurant, plus wooded trails on the adjoining hill.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Split Riva
This bustling waterfront features an expansive boardwalk, numerous eateries & scenic views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Diocletian's Palace
This huge, fortress-like palace served as a residence for a Roman emperor & the military garrison.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$23

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$ 4

Saint Domnius Cathedral
Built in 305 CE, this cathedral dedicated to the city's patron saint has a Romanesque bell tower.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Park Šuma Marjan
Forested hillside park featuring jogging trails, lookout points, a botanical garden & more.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Directions

Kasjuni Beach
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$50

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$ 7

Fortress Klis
Centuries-old fortress with a rich, multifaceted history, perched on a hilltop with expansive views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Žnjan City Beach
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Bacvice Beach
A sandy shore & shallow water draw crowds of sunbathers & swimmers to this small beach.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Florence

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$54

Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Ponte Santa Trinità
Delicate bridge with 3 arches, designed by Bartolomeo Ammanati & reconstructed after WWII.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$50

Piazza della Signoria
The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Piazza della Repubblica
Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

David of Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting the nude biblical character David.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$49

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$ 4

Parco delle Cascine
This spacious riverfront park with many historical monuments is popular with runners & cyclists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Brunelleschi's dome
Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$24
Day 4Split's Rich History and Natural Beauty
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$0

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to La Spezia

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$25

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$ 7

San Terenzo Beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Lido di Lerici
Family-friendly beach with shallow water, umbrellas & deck chairs, plus adjacent bars & dining.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Beach Fiascherino 2
Sheltered, rocky cove with a sandy stretch backed by beach bars, plus clear waters for snorkeling.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$50

·

$ 7

Cinque Terre National Park
Brightly colored fishing villages perch at the foot of sea cliffs on this protected coastline.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
41 - 50 min

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Directions

Castello San Giorgio
14th-century hilltop castle with exhibits of sculptures & other artifacts, plus town & port views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
28 - 34 min

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Directions

Fortezza Firmafede
This imposing fortress dating back to the late 15th century offers audio tours & cultural events.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$50

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$ 7

Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
Rugged island reserve with hiking trails, village restaurants & the remains of a 19th-century fort.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Technical Naval Museum of Spezia
Small naval history museum showcasing cannons, guns & other artillery, plus model ships.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$18
149 - 179 min

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Directions

Indro Montanelli Gardens
18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Venice

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$49

Teatro La Fenice
Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$24
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Imposing Gothic-style church completed in 1330s, housing 2 works by Titian along with his tomb.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$52

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Restored 15th-century palace with a spiral staircase, a film location for Orson Welles' Othello.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$16
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Rialto Bridge
Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Saint Mark's Basilica
Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$84

St. Mark's Square
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Doge's Palace
Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$64
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Venetian Arsenal
Byzantine shipyard founded in 1104, today used for cultural events, exhibitions & trade fairs.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Milan

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$62

Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Teatro alla Scala
Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$50
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$48

·

$ 10

Parco Sempione
Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Colonne di San Lorenzo
Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$64

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$ 15

Indro Montanelli Gardens
18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Piazza Gae Aulenti
Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Arco della Pace
Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

San Siro Stadium
A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Paris

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$26

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$ 5

Jardin des Plantes
Vast park with plant species grown in botanical & alpine gardens & restored 19th-century hothouses.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Sainte-Chapelle
Ornate, 13th-century, Gothic chapel with relics & notable stained-glass windows of biblical scenes.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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$26
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$28

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$ 10

Luxembourg Gardens
17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Tuileries Garden
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Arc de Triomphe
Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$28
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$40

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$ 5

Trocadéro Gardens
Public park, created in 1937, with sculptures & a central fountain featuring 20 water jets.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$40
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Pont Alexandre III
Ornate, late 19th-century arched bridge in a Beaux Arts style & named after a Russian czar.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$118

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$ 6

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$62
10 - 12 min

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Directions

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$56
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$88

·

$ 6

La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$62

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$ 11

Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$62
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

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Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$38

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$168

·

$ 11

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56
7 - 9 min

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Directions

La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$50
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
•
$62
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158

Trip to Dubai

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems
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$181

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$ 4

The Dubai Fountain
Massive fountain with displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Burj Khalifa
Spired 828-metre skyscraper with a viewing deck, a restaurant, a hotel and offices.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$94
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Zabeel Park
Scenic, 117-acre park featuring a flea market, a landmark shaped like a giant picture frame & more.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Dubai Frame
Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
Day 2Sorrento's Coastal Charms
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$13

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$ 4

Dubai Mall
Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

City Walk
Cafes and restaurants in an outdoor retail complex with a tree-lined esplanade and central fountain.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$13
Day 3Rediscovering Rome's Timeless Beauty
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$77

·

$ 8

Dubai Miracle Garden
Vibrant garden with floral creations such as a life-size airplane, topiary animals & a heart tunnel.
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$52
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Mall of the Emirates
Huge shopping mall with international department stores, a ski centre and a multi-screen cinema.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Ibn Battuta Mall
Mall with lifestyle/department stores, restaurants and a multiscreen cinema in travel-themed zones.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1791
Transport:$158