10 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

Compass Travel

19 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through the Eternal City, where ancient wonders and modern delights intertwine. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, wander through the captivating Vatican Museums, and uncover the secrets of the Roman Forum. From the iconic Colosseum to the artistic treasures of Borghese Gallery, let Rome's timeless charm enchant your soul.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Splendors of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums

$34

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

Day 2Montemartini's Artistic Fusion and the Majestic Roman Forum

$82

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$16

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$34

16 - 24 min

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

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$32

Day 3Castel Sant'Angelo's Fortress and Palazzo Altemps' Ancient Marvels

$52

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$42

10 - 15 min

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15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Unveiling the Cryptic Capuchin Crypt and Villa Medici's Renaissance Beauty

$48

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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16th-century cardinal's villa with landscaped gardens, offering tours & temporary art exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 5Journey into History at the National Museum of Rome and Domus Aurea

$116

$ 4

National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

11 - 14 min

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Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$90

Day 6The Colosseum's Gladiatorial Grandeur and Caracalla's Majestic Baths

$66

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$36

6 - 8 min

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Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Day 7Contemporary Art at MACRO and Ancient Treasures at Capitoline Museums

$34

$ 4

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

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$34

Day 8Palazzo di Venezia's National Museum and Villa Giulia's Etruscan Legacy

$56

$ 4

National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

11 - 14 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

Day 9Immerse in Art at the Enchanting Borghese Gallery and Museum

$40

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

Day 10Embrace Modernity at MAXXI and Revel in Art at the National Gallery

$54

$ 4

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$26

11 - 14 min

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $602 In total

Activities & Food:$582

Transport:$20