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A Roman Adventure: 4 Days in the Eternal City

Victor Aguila

28 Sep 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks like St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum, and Trevi Fountain. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 4

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sistine Chapel

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

St. Angelo Bridge

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$28

Trevi Fountain

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Church of St. Louis of the French

France's baroque national church in Rome, known for the Caravaggio paintings in its chapel.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$28

Day 3

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$85

Colosseum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$43

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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$43

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Mouth of Truth

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$0

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$ 7

Piazza del Popolo

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Piazza di Spagna

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

9:15 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

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $123 In total

Activities & Food:$113

Transport:$10