8 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

vsrehtlaw

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and captivating art scene. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Colosseum, marvel at the masterpieces in the Vatican Museums, and wander through the enchanting streets of the Eternal City. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roman Treasures and Baroque Splendor

$39

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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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$39

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM

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Free

Day 2Timeless Beauty at Palazzo Massimo and the Pantheon

$159

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$111

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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$48

Day 3Artistic Delights at Borghese Gallery and Modern Masterpieces

$102

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

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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$42

Day 4Contemporary Art and Futuristic Architecture

$39

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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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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$39

Day 5Journey through Ancient Rome's Glorious Past

$162

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

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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$57

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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$51

18 - 27 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

Day 6Vatican Wonders and Spiritual Serenity

$96

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$51

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$45

Day 7Unearthing Ancient Ruins and Medieval Marvels

$249

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$135

12 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$51

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$63

Day 8Exploring Palatine Hill and Roman Baths

$105

$ 10

Via del Boschetto, 95

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$45

Budget breakdown: $1021 In total

Activities & Food:$951

Transport:$70