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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Gelato

Katarina Dropulić

Katarina Dropulić

18 Nov 2023

Experience the best of Rome in 5 days! Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, indulge in delicious gelato, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Eternal City.

Day 1
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$176

Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$80
8 - 12 min

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San Marco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$96
Day 2
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$120

Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
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.
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
$64
8 - 11 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$56
Day 3
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$232

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$72
11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$68
12 - 18 min

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Gelatist
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$92
Day 4
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$164

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$68
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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$96
Day 5
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$132

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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
Free
11 - 14 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$84
7 - 10 min

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L'Arena del Gelato
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48

Budget breakdown: $831 In total

Activities & Food:$824
Transport:$7