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🏛️ Exploring Ancient Rome: 10 Days of Adventure

Soheil B

7 Mar 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the Eternal City as we delve into its rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and hidden gems. From majestic basilicas to enchanting gardens, immerse yourself in the wonders of Rome!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Fountains and Majestic Basilicas

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Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Turtle Fountain

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Vatican Marvels and Captivating Views

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$17

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$ 4

St. Peter's Basilica

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo

Elegant basilica restored by Bernini in the 1600s, featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio & Raphael.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Campidoglio

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$17

Day 3Botanical Oasis and Sacred Treasures

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$5

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$ 2

Botanical Garden of Rome

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

17 - 21 min

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Chiesa del Gesù

Consecrated in 1584, this lavish church has a richly decorated interior by Giacomo della Porta.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Artistic Delights and Ancient Mysteries

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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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Teatro Marcello

Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 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.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 5Contemporary Art and Baroque Beauty

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$ 2

MACRO

Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Papal Basilicas and Serene Sanctuaries

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$ 2

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs

Basilica in the adapted remains of a Roman-era frigidarium with a meridian line designated in 1702.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Theatrical Splendor and Cultural Extravaganza

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$96

Teatro dell'Opera di Roma

Iconic 19th-century theater that's as visually dramatic & lavish as the opera productions it stages.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$96

Day 8Hidden Gems and Cryptic Wonders

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$9

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$ 2

Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli

Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Capuchin Crypt

Museum & 500-year-old monastery, with a crypt known for its elaborately arranged skulls & bones.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$9

Day 9Royal Residences and Triumphal Arches

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$2

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$ 2

Quirinal Palace

Former royal & papal residence, now the presidential palace & museum, on piazza offering city views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$2

9 - 11 min

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Arch of Constantine

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Tranquil Basilicas and Subterranean Secrets

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$15

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$ 5

Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Cloistered convent housing Cavallini's masterpiece fresco & a renowned sculpture of St. Cecilia.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Pyramid of Caius Cestius

Egyptian-style pyramid with a frescoed interior, built as a tomb for a rich Roman magistrate.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$6

10 - 12 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Catacombs of St. Callixtus

Ancient Christian burial tunnels containing 3rd-century frescoes & the crypts of martyrs & popes.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$9

Budget breakdown: $161 In total

Activities & Food:$144

Transport:$17