10 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Marit De Boer

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the National Museum of Rome and the enchanting Trevi Fountain. Discover the artistic treasures of Borghese Gallery and Museum, and be awed by the majestic Pantheon. Indulge in mouthwatering delights at local favorites like Sugo D'Oro and Pizza Zizza. Unearth the secrets of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and savor the flavors of traditional Italian cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure in the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roman Treasures and Culinary Delights

$72

$ 2

National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

The kingdom of fresh handmade pasta, pizzas, traditional Roman dishes, meat and fish, and you can also find some vegetarian delicacies.

1:50 PM - 3:20 PM

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$29

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Artistic Wonders and Divine Pantheon

$106

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

12 - 15 min

Directions

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

17 - 21 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$29

Day 3Contemporary Art and Charming Piazzas

$74

$ 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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:40 PM - 3:10 PM

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$31

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Modern Art and Gastronomic Pleasures

$74

$ 2

Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$14

19 - 28 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$29

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$31

Day 5Ancient Baths and Glorious Colosseum

$130

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$17

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$31

Day 6Unique Museums and Authentic Pizza

$85

$ 2

Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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14 - 17 min

Directions

National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

15th-century palace museum housing collections of medieval & renaissance art, sculpture & weaponry.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$17

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$31

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$29

Day 7Captivating Museums and Majestic Basilica

$77

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$17

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Vatican Marvels and Flavorful Campo de' Fiori

$84

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

16 - 20 min

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15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$31

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$31

Day 9Hidden Gems and Traditional Osterias

$91

$ 2

Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$16

11 - 14 min

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Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$31

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$31

Day 10Renaissance Beauty and Castle Adventure

$87

$ 2

Villa designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, with fresco decorations by major artists including Raphael.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$21

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$29

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $899 In total

Activities & Food:$880

Transport:$19