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6 Days in Rome and Florence: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Renaissance Wonders

Firuze Göncüler

10 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through the historic streets of Rome and Florence. Discover the awe-inspiring Colosseum, wander through the Roman Forum, and marvel at the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. Immerse yourself in the Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery and admire the architectural splendor of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with history, culture, and mouthwatering Italian cuisine.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Glorious Past: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon

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$102

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$ 10

Hotel Miami

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Directions

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

12 - 17 min

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Directions

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

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Piazza Navona

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

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

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$32

Day 2From Spanish Steps to Vatican Treasures: Piazza di Spagna, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain

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$34

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$ 10

Hotel Miami

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Piazza di Spagna

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

9:10 AM - 11:10 AM

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$34

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Sacred Sites: St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo

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$42

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$ 10

Hotel Miami

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $446 In total

Activities & Food:$406

Transport:$40

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Glorious Past: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon

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$98

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$ 7

Diplomat Hotel Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Uffizi Gallery

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Pitti Palace

Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$36

Day 2From Spanish Steps to Vatican Treasures: Piazza di Spagna, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain

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$0

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$ 4

Diplomat Hotel Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Ponte Vecchio

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Piazza del Duomo

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Sacred Sites: St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo

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$130

Diplomat Hotel Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Accademia Gallery

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Opera del Duomo Museum

Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Basilica di San Lorenzo

Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $446 In total

Activities & Food:$406

Transport:$40