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A Day in Rome: Exploring the Best of the Eternal City

Jose luis Orjuela Jaimes

Jose luis Orjuela Jaimes

20 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From the grandeur of Villa Borghese to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, experience the rich history and culture of the Eternal City in just one day.

Day 1
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$43

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$ 17

Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$43
9 - 11 min

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Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Iconic 19th-century theater that's as visually dramatic & lavish as the opera productions it stages.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Mosè di Michelangelo
Catholic place of worship with 5th-century origins & a transept with Michelangelo's statue of Moses.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 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.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Church of St. Louis of the French
France's baroque national church in Rome, known for the Caravaggio paintings in its chapel.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls
Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $59 In total

Activities & Food:$43
Transport:$17