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10 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Kyle Brooks

Kyle Brooks

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring ancient sites, indulge in mouthwatering pizza, and immerse yourself in the city's enchanting atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Ancient Wonders
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$194

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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$4
8 - 11 min

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Imperial Fora
Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$34
8 - 12 min

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Da Milvio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2Artistic Splendors and Scenic Delights
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$140

Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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.
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Le Jardin de Russie
12:10 PM - 1:40 PM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo
Elegant basilica restored by Bernini in the 1600s, featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio & Raphael.
1:40 PM - 3:40 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia
16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.
4:10 PM - 6:10 PM
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$22
8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele si trova all’interno del museo Explora su via Flaminia, vicino a Piazza del Popolo e alla relativa fermata della metro A, e dispone di un giardino interno proprio sotto la collina di Villa Borghese...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
Day 3Museums, Gastronomy, and Modern Art
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$224

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$ 4

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo
Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$74
9 - 11 min

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Ristorante Babette
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$62
21 - 32 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$28
20 - 29 min

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Hi-Res
All’ultimo piano dell’Hotel Valadier, l’HI-RES High Restaurant e Terrace lounge offre un incantevole scenario fra tetti, cupole e terrazze. Venite a provare il Tartar bar e il Wok corner, o solo per un cocktail sulla nostra sorprendente terrazza.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 4Contemporary Art and Historic Treasures
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$186

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$ 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
14 - 17 min

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Galbi
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$58
6 - 9 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40
8 - 12 min

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San Marco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 5Galleries, Fountains, and Culinary Delights
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$212

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$ 4

Doria Pamphili Gallery
Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Villa Medici
16th-century cardinal's villa with landscaped gardens, offering tours & temporary art exhibitions.
11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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Culinaria
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
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$60
6 - 9 min

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National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian
Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.
3:10 PM - 6:10 PM
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$26
5 - 8 min

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Ristorante Nerone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 6Gardens, Basilicas, and Panoramic Views
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$122

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$ 14

Villa Doria Pamphili
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
9 - 11 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
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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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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L'Oasi della Birra
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$62
9 - 14 min

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Aventine Hill
One of the 7 hills of ancient Rome, popular for its view of Saint Peter's dome through a keyhole.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Verde Pistacchio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 7Castles, Markets, and Riverside Serenity
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$178

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$ 7

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$42
15 - 22 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Porto Fluviale
Porto Fluviale: un approccio nuovo a cibo, tempo e spazio. 997 mq STREET FOOD, BANCO, TRATTORIA, PIZZERIA,UN SALOTTO ...L'imbarazzo è nella scelta!
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$60
8 - 11 min

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Centrale Montemartini
Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.
2:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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$16
9 - 14 min

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Verde Pistacchio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 8Vatican Marvels and Historic Landmarks
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$188

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$ 7

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
10 - 15 min

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Apostolic Palace
Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$30
14 - 17 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Pantha Rei
1:10 PM - 2:40 PM
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$62
2 - 3 min

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Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva
Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
4:10 PM - 4:50 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli
Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.
5:20 PM - 6:20 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Tin House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 9Hilltop Wonders and Legendary Eateries
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$230

Palatine Hill
Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
12 - 17 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$34
11 - 16 min

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Armando al Pantheon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
2 - 3 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$32
2 - 3 min

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Armando al Pantheon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 10Ancient Baths, Colosseum, and Hidden Gems
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$196

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$ 17

Baths of Caracalla
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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$30
9 - 11 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
11 - 14 min

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Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Grandma Bistrot
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$58
8 - 10 min

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Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$12
15 - 18 min

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Osteria Bonelli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $1923 In total

Activities & Food:$1870
Transport:$53