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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Carla Altavilla

29 Sep 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Rome, exploring ancient ruins, breathtaking art, and stunning architecture. Discover iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

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Day 1

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$0

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$ 20

Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Janiculum Hill

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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St. Angelo Bridge

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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St. Peter's Basilica

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$195

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$140

9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel

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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Castel Sant'Angelo

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$55

12 - 17 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 - 3:15 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Campo de' Fiori

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

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$85

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$ 7

Villa Borghese

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$85

12 - 18 min

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Spanish Steps

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

1 - 2 min

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Piazza di Spagna

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

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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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.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 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.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$85

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$ 33

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Giardino degli Aranci

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Circus Maximus

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Pantheon

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 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.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$85

16 - 20 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.

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$215

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$ 14

Mouth of Truth

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Roman Forum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$85

11 - 16 min

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Colosseum

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$85

6 - 8 min

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Baths of Caracalla

Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$45

22 - 27 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 - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $653 In total

Activities & Food:$580

Transport:$73