8 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Culture

Brian Cicero

13 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Rome, exploring ancient ruins, iconic landmarks, and world-class museums. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$142

$ 7

Marcella Royal Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$42

16 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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Osteria delle Commari, un luogo dove gustare pietanze tipiche del Lazio, con un tocco creativo e innovativo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

$158

$ 10

Marcella Royal Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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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$38

10 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$32

10 - 15 min

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Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$26

11 - 16 min

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Villa designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, with fresco decorations by major artists including Raphael.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$14

9 - 11 min

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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3

$118

$ 7

Marcella Royal Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$74

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 4

$98

$ 10

Marcella Royal Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 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.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$26

16 - 20 min

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Museum & 500-year-old monastery, with a crypt known for its elaborately arranged skulls & bones.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

$76

$ 7

Marcella Royal Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 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.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

12 - 15 min

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National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$26

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 6

$148

$ 7

Marcella Royal Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$32

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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16th-century cardinal's villa with landscaped gardens, offering tours & temporary art exhibitions.

12:40 PM - 2:10 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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

2:40 PM - 4:40 PM

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$40

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $787 In total

Activities & Food:$740

Transport:$47