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Discover Rome: A 5-Day Adventure

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23 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the captivating city of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain, immersing yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this ancient city.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$24

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$ 7

Roma Scout Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Colosseum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Giardino degli Aranci

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Park of the Aqueducts

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$22

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$ 4

Roma Scout Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Arch of Constantine

A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Arch of Titus

Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$21

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Campidoglio

Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Tiber Island

Compact island in a bend of the River Tiber with a number of historical buildings & monuments.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Turtle Fountain

Elegant Renaissance fountain with bronze figures of young men, turtles & dolphins, in paved piazza.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

3 - 4 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.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$28

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$ 4

Roma Scout Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sistine Chapel

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$5

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$ 7

Roma Scout Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Campo de' Fiori

Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Villa Doria Pamphili

Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

St. Angelo Bridge

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Piazza Navona

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

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Fiumi Fountain

Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.

2:10 PM - 2:40 PM

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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.

3:10 PM - 3:55 PM

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$5

Day 5

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$0

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$ 7

Roma Scout Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Fontana del Tritone

17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Piazza del Popolo

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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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.

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Spanish Steps

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria

Intimate, flamboyant 17th-century church housing Bernini's dramatic carving "The Ecstasy of Teresa."

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $105 In total

Activities & Food:$79

Transport:$27