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4 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Luis Herrera

Luis Herrera

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a captivating 4-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and culture of this enchanting city.

Day 1
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$70

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$ 4

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$70
12 - 15 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$28

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
16 - 23 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$28
Day 3
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$43

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$ 4

Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
18 - 27 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
$43
Day 4
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$0

Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
10 - 15 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

Budget breakdown: $147 In total

Activities & Food:$140
Transport:$7