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10 Days in Rome: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Pizza

Matthew Raya

Matthew Raya

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient wonders of Rome while savoring the city's famous pizza. Discover iconic landmarks, explore magnificent museums, and indulge in mouthwatering culinary delights.

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Rich History
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$392

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$ 14

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
$104
8 - 10 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$144
8 - 11 min

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Trattoria Luzzi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$144
Day 2Immersing in Art and Culture
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$712

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$ 40

Domus Aurea
Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$360
12 - 15 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
$160
8 - 12 min

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San Marco
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
$112
6 - 8 min

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Ristorante Lin
Da Lin potrete trovare un ambiente piacevole, tranquillo e climatizzato, degustare tutti i piatti creati con grande semplicità. vi propone un menù basato sulla tradizionale cucina cinese.Vi aspetta numerosi in Via Basento 70/76 a Roma.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$80
Day 3Contemporary Art and Gelato Delights
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$432

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$ 14

MACRO
Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Galleria Colonna Museo e Pinacoteca
Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$128
4 - 6 min

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Gelatist
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$184
6 - 9 min

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La Fontana di Venere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$120
Day 4Ancient Baths and Breathtaking Views
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$664

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$ 14

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
$120
15 - 18 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$136
16 - 23 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Il Gianfornaio
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
$192
11 - 16 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.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Pizzeria da Remo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$216
Day 5Hilltop Charm and Delicious Pizza
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$248

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$ 14

Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Centrale Montemartini
Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$64
8 - 12 min

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Pizza Luigi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$96
4 - 6 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!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$88
Day 6Palaces, Pantheon, and Pizza Pleasures
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$768

Palazzo Farnese
Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$104
7 - 10 min

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

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
$128
10 - 15 min

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Imperial Fora
Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.
12:10 PM - 1:40 PM
$152
6 - 9 min

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Scholars Lounge
2:10 PM - 3:40 PM
$200
3 - 4 min

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Pizza e Mozzarella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$184
Day 7Museums, Basilicas, and Pizza Galore
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$408

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$ 14

Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$136
12 - 15 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Pizza Zizza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$120
8 - 11 min

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Alice Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$152
Day 8Vatican Marvels and Etruscan Treasures
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$616

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$ 14

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$136
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
$120
13 - 16 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia
16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$88
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...
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$104
8 - 11 min

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Pacifico Roma
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$168
Day 9Modern Art and Design Delights
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$416

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
$104
7 - 10 min

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20MQ Design & Derivati
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$216
4 - 5 min

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Tiepolo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$96
Day 10Galleries and Final Pizza Feast
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$360

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$ 14

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
$112
8 - 10 min

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Pacifico Roma
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$168
5 - 8 min

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PizzaRe
PizzaRé nasce a Napoli, con alle spalle oltre cento anni di tradizione e di esperienza nella ristorazione
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$80

Budget breakdown: $5148 In total

Activities & Food:$5016
Transport:$132