🏛️ Exploring Ancient Rome: 8 Days of History and Culture

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14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the Eternal City, as you immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Rome. From awe-inspiring ancient ruins to world-renowned art galleries, this itinerary is a perfect blend of exploration and indulgence.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Treasures of Rome's Past

$26

$ 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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Artistic Marvels and Breathtaking Views

$74

$ 4

Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

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Free

Day 3A Delightful Encounter with Renaissance Beauty

$68

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

11 - 16 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$28

Day 4Contemporary Art and Wishes at the Fountain

$26

$ 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

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

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Free

Day 5Tracing the Footsteps of Emperors

$72

Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$34

Day 6From Pantheon to Golden Domus

$162

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

13 - 16 min

Directions

Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

13 - 20 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$90

Day 7Ancient Baths, Gladiators, and Baroque Splendor

$100

$ 7

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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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

12 - 17 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

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

Day 8Vatican's Magnificence and Spiritual Serenity

$34

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

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

Budget breakdown: $582 In total

Activities & Food:$562

Transport:$20