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3 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Yahya

Yahya

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Pantheon. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$42

Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$41
16 - 24 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$64

Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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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.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$64
12 - 18 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$64

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$ 5

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$64
14 - 21 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $174 In total

Activities & Food:$169
Transport:$5