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3 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Aitana Goikoetxea

Aitana Goikoetxea

19 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Rome, exploring ancient ruins, breathtaking architecture, and iconic landmarks. Discover the wonders of Largo di Torre Argentina, Vatican Museums, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Day 1
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$56

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$ 14

Tuscolana Station Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Tuscolana Station Apartment
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 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.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$56
6 - 9 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Tuscolana Station Apartment
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$80

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$ 10

Tuscolana Station Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Tuscolana Station Apartment
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
$10
9 - 14 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
9:15 AM - 9:55 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:25 AM - 12:25 PM
$28
12 - 18 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.
12:55 PM - 1:40 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
2:10 PM - 4:10 PM
$43
1 - 2 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
5:55 PM - 6:40 PM
Free
Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
7:10 PM - 7:40 PM
Free
Tuscolana Station Apartment
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$91

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$ 14

Tuscolana Station Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Tuscolana Station Apartment
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 23 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$43
6 - 9 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 - 12:00 PM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$48
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Tuscolana Station Apartment
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $263 In total

Activities & Food:$227
Transport:$37