A Roman Adventure: 10 Days in the Eternal City

Antonina Verlingieri

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the ancient wonders and vibrant culture of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain, and immerse yourself in the rich history and art of this eternal city.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$52

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

9:10 AM - 9:55 AM

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$17

7 - 10 min

Directions

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

10:25 AM - 11:25 AM

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$17

11 - 16 min

Directions

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

11:55 AM - 12:55 PM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.

1:25 PM - 2:25 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 5

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

Day 3

$17

$ 2

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

13 - 16 min

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Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$17

Day 4

$21

$ 4

Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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$15

22 - 27 min

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Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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Day 5

$34

$ 4

Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

17 - 21 min

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17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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$16

15 - 18 min

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Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 2

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

10:45 AM - 11:25 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

11:55 AM - 12:35 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

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Free

Day 7

$13

$ 2

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$40

Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

16 - 23 min

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Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$21

12 - 17 min

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Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

Day 9

$37

$ 4

Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

18 - 22 min

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Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

11:40 AM - 1:40 PM

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$20

Day 10

$18

$ 2

Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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14 - 17 min

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Remains and 40-hectare excavation site of Roman villa with museum & visitor centre.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $254 In total

Activities & Food:$232

Transport:$22