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Two Days in Rome: Exploring the Eternal City

Roberto Basauri

Roberto Basauri

20 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling two-day adventure in Rome, discovering iconic landmarks like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Colosseum. Indulge in delicious cuisine at Elleniko and immerse yourself in the rich history of Circus Maximus. On day two, visit Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna, and the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Enjoy a delightful lunch at Cantina e Cucina and marvel at the beauty of Piazza Navona and St. Peter's Basilica.

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Viator

Day 1
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$48

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$ 4

Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
10:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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$24
6 - 8 min

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Elleniko
cucina greca
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$14

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$ 4

Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Cantina e Cucina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
3:40 PM - 5:10 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $69 In total

Activities & Food:$62
Transport:$7