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10 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Culture

Hassan Nabi

18 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore ancient ruins, visit world-class museums, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$86

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$ 7

Piazza di Spagna

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$26

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Vineria Il Chianti

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 2

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$80

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$ 4

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$22

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Enoteca La Torre

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Spanish Steps

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

10:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$102

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$ 7

Borghese Gallery and Museum

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Le Jardin de Russie

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

22 - 27 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.

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$90

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$ 4

Pantheon

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Armando al Pantheon

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$58

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Giardino degli Aranci

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

4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$70

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$ 7

Piazza Navona

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

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Botanical Garden of Rome

7,000 plant species from around the world, plus fountains, a bamboo grove & a Japanese tea garden.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Ponte e Parione

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 6

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$170

Colosseum

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

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.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$34

11 - 16 min

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Directions

La Cabana

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$62

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Imperial Fora

Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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$38

Day 7

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$76

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$ 7

Centrale Montemartini

Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Arch of Constantine

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Pizza e Mozzarella

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 8

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$130

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$ 4

Capitoline Museums

Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Trajan's Column

A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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Directions

La Locanda di Pietro

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 9

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$96

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$ 4

National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

15th-century palace museum housing collections of medieval & renaissance art, sculpture & weaponry.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

11 - 14 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Pizza Zizza

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 10

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$128

Palazzo Farnese

Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$42

7 - 10 min

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Directions

La Salumeria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1068 In total

Activities & Food:$1028

Transport:$40