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A Roman Adventure: 4 Days in the Eternal City

Diana

Diana

13 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Rome. From iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum to hidden gems like L'Antico Forno and Gelatist, this itinerary is packed with excitement and delicious food. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City!

Day 1
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$244

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$ 20

Campo de' Fiori 34

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Antica Salumeria
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
$96
5 - 8 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
9:30 AM - 10:30 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$64
4 - 6 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
No time set
$84
8 - 10 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
No time set
Free
12 - 18 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
No time set
Free
Day 2
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$352

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$ 27

Campo de' Fiori 34

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
$72
11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$68
8 - 12 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$68
8 - 12 min

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Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$68
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$76
6 - 9 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$180

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$ 7

Campo de' Fiori 34

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Caffè Capitolino
With external access from the steps of the Capitol Hill, on the top floor of the beautiful building that houses the Capitoline Museums, is located the Terrazza Caffarelli.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
12 - 17 min

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Gelatist
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$92
5 - 8 min

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Fuorinorma
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60

Budget breakdown: $829 In total

Activities & Food:$776
Transport:$53