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A Roman Adventure: 3 Days in the Eternal City

Carlso Cardenas

Carlso Cardenas

5 Oct 2023

Experience the magic of Rome in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Colosseum. Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Eternal City.

Day 1
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$130

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$ 7

Via della Vite, 71

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM
$70
5 - 8 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Sugo D'Oro
The kingdom of fresh handmade pasta, pizzas, traditional Roman dishes, meat and fish, and you can also find some vegetarian delicacies.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$86

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$ 20

Via della Vite, 71

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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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 - 9:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 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 - 10:15 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls
Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
$28
4 - 5 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.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
Le Jardin de Russie
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$58
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$168

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$ 17

Via della Vite, 71

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Teatro Marcello
Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 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 - 8 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$43
10 - 12 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$23
8 - 10 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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Culinaria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs
Basilica in the adapted remains of a Roman-era frigidarium with a meridian line designated in 1702.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $426 In total

Activities & Food:$383
Transport:$43