A Week in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

mohamed jrew

29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Rome, the eternal city. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in the vibrant culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$22

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

Day 2

$22

$ 7

Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$21

13 - 16 min

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Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

Day 3

$35

$ 2

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$14

17 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$21

5 - 8 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$49

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

9 - 14 min

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Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$14

9 - 11 min

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Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$22

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$21

7 - 9 min

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Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$43

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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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

10 - 15 min

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Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$21

11 - 16 min

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

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$21

Day 7

$12

$ 5

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

13 - 20 min

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Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$28

$ 4

Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

14 - 17 min

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Remains and 40-hectare excavation site of Roman villa with museum & visitor centre.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$14

37 - 45 min

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Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $254 In total

Activities & Food:$229

Transport:$25