9 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

laura nguyen

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's captivating atmosphere. Join me as we explore the Eternal City like never before!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Etruscan Treasures and Artistic Wonders

$93

$ 5

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Day 2A Glimpse into the Future of Art

$39

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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$39

Day 3From Spanish Steps to Fountain Fantasies

$48

$ 5

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

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

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$48

6 - 9 min

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

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Modern Art and Market Delights

$42

$ 5

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$42

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Vatican Visions and Heavenly Heights

$51

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$51

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Serenity at Villa Doria Pamphili and Castel Sant'Angelo

$63

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

Day 7Oranges, Museums, and the Colosseum

$105

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$51

18 - 27 min

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

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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$54

Day 8Roman Baths and Forum Fascination

$90

$ 5

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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$39

10 - 12 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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$51

Day 9Ancient Baths and Artistic Fusion

$69

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

13 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $635 In total

Activities & Food:$600

Transport:$35