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3 Days in Rome: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Yalili

Yalili

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and savor the flavors of authentic Italian cuisine. Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, indulge in mouthwatering pizza at local hotspots, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this eternal city.

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Day 1Unveiling Ancient Wonders
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$296

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$ 33

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$36
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 - 10:30 AM
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$34
16 - 24 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$32
2 - 3 min

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Antica Salumeria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
12 - 17 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
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$34
7 - 10 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.
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
No time set
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Free
15 - 18 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
No time set
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
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$42
8 - 10 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.
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
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Free
24 - 29 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.
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
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$40
18 - 22 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.
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$30
11 - 14 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.
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Free
Day 2Fountain Fantasia and Basilica Beauty
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$ 4

Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
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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.
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
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Free
Day 3Artistic Treasures and Culinary Delights
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$110

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$ 4

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
16 - 20 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cantina e Cucina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
3 - 4 min

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Baguetteria del Fico
La Baguetteria del Fico si trova in uno dei posti più belli del centro storico di Roma, in via della Fossa 12. A 50 metri da Piazza Navona, è una piccola boutique del gusto in cui puoi trovare prodotti italiani e di altre provenienze tipo il pregiatissimo prosciutto Iberico Pata Negra ed il prosc...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $446 In total

Activities & Food:$406
Transport:$40