5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Noelia Gómez

22 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating 5-day adventure in Rome, exploring iconic landmarks like St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Spanish Steps. Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$76

$ 14

Moonlight Inn Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

1 - 2 min

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Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$28

Day 2

$94

$ 7

Moonlight Inn Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

9:10 AM - 9:55 AM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

10:25 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

1:10 PM - 2:40 PM

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$28

4 - 6 min

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

2:40 PM - 5:40 PM

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$56

Day 3

$94

$ 17

Moonlight Inn Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$48

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

9 - 14 min

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Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$91

$ 17

Moonlight Inn Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$43

26 - 32 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$48

5 - 6 min

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Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $407 In total

Activities & Food:$354

Transport:$53