6 Days in Rome: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Pizza

Abril Pirolo

26 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the historic streets of Rome, uncovering ancient marvels and savoring authentic pizza. From the iconic Colosseum to the mouthwatering flavors of L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, this itinerary is a perfect blend of history and gastronomy.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Spanish Steps, Etruscan Treasures, and Art Galore

$87

$ 5

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

9:10 AM - 11:10 AM

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$11

8 - 11 min

Directions

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...

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM

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$24

14 - 21 min

Directions

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

1:10 PM - 4:10 PM

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$14

12 - 18 min

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

4:40 PM - 6:40 PM

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$20

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:10 PM - 8:40 PM

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$18

Day 2Toss a Coin at Trevi Fountain and Dive into Contemporary Art

$57

$ 7

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

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

9:10 AM - 1:10 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

Directions

1:40 PM - 3:10 PM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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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

4 - 6 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

Day 3Ancient Baths, Majestic Colosseum, and Palatial Splendor

$86

$ 7

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

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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

9 - 11 min

Directions

Former royal & papal residence, now the presidential palace & museum, on piazza offering city views.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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12 - 18 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$23

4 - 6 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.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$15

Day 4Industrial Charm, Roman Ruins, and Gelato Delights

$100

$ 5

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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12 - 15 min

Directions

Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$20

15 - 22 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$17

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

Day 5Roman Treasures and Culinary Delights

$77

$ 5

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$37

7 - 9 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$17

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 6Vatican Wonders and Pizza Pleasures

$101

$ 5

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$17

8 - 11 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$15

16 - 24 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$21

12 - 17 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$23

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 PM - 9:40 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $541 In total

Activities & Food:$508

Transport:$33