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A Roman Adventure: 5 Days in the Eternal City

Luis Fernández

Luis Fernández

6 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the historic streets of Rome. Discover ancient ruins, indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$112

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$ 10

Hotel San Anselmo

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Fiumi Fountain
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Pizza Zizza
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
11 - 14 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Da Otello In Trastevere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$118

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$ 10

Hotel San Anselmo

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
5 - 8 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Antica Salumeria
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$28
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
Scholars Lounge
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$119

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$ 10

Hotel San Anselmo

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Teatro Marcello
Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Septimius Severus Arch
Marble arch erected at northwest corner of the Forum in 203 AD to celebrate defeat of the Parthians.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Trajan's Column
A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli
Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

I Buoni Amici
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Arch of Constantine
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Palatine Hill
Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$43
9 - 14 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Elleniko
cucina greca
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$30
Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$222

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$ 4

Hotel San Anselmo

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$43
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$43
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Baker Boss
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$48
8 - 12 min

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Domus Aurea
Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$35
Sapori e Delizie
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$116

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$ 7

Hotel San Anselmo

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 17 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.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Fontana della Barcaccia
17th-century baroque fountain shaped like a ship, located at the foot of the iconic Spanish Steps.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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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.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Pizza in Trevi
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Imperial Fora
Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
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$43
4 - 6 min

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Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Roman shopping center with preserved forums, great hall markets & archaeological exhibits.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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$28
Gelatist
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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$22
Hotel San Anselmo
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel featuring a warmly furnished bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $726 In total

Activities & Food:$686
Transport:$40