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A Roman Adventure: 4 Days in the Eternal City

Martina Fržop

Martina Fržop

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the ancient wonders of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Eternal City.

Day 1
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$154

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$70
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Pizza Zizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
8 - 11 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Alice Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2
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$118

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$ 4

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$28
15 - 22 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
10:30 AM - 11:15 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.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Il Panino Ingegnoso
Gli ingegneri del gusto vi aspettano per stuzzicare il vostro palato con raffinate prelibatezze.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$28
3 - 4 min

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Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$43
9 - 14 min

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San Marco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 3
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$161

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$43
11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$43
11 - 16 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Da Enzo Al 29
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$46
12 - 17 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Aventine Hill
One of the 7 hills of ancient Rome, popular for its view of Saint Peter's dome through a keyhole.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Il Gianfornaio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 4
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$102

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$ 7

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Pizza in Trevi
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
$48
4 - 6 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54

Budget breakdown: $545 In total

Activities & Food:$535
Transport:$10