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7 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

Fernando Berenguer

Fernando Berenguer

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. From iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum to hidden gems like the Capitoline Museums and MAXXI, this itinerary is a perfect blend of ancient marvels and contemporary art. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Eternal City's charm and indulge in authentic pizza along the way!

Trip to Rome

Day 1The Majestic Trevi Fountain and Colosseum
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$102

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$ 25

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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
9 - 11 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$48
10 - 12 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$54
15 - 18 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
Day 2Exploring Piazza del Popolo and the Roman Forum
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$102

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$ 15

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$51
11 - 16 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
No time set
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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.
No time set
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$51
Day 3Unveiling the Secrets of Capitoline Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
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$51

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$ 20

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$51
11 - 14 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
10 - 12 min

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Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
No time set
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Free
Day 4A Journey through Ancient Art at the National Roman Museum
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$42

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$ 15

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Roman shopping center with preserved forums, great hall markets & archaeological exhibits.
No time set
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$42
14 - 17 min

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Church of St. Louis of the French
France's baroque national church in Rome, known for the Caravaggio paintings in its chapel.
No time set
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Free
Day 5Admiring Masterpieces at the Borghese Gallery and Vatican Museums
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$111

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$ 25

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

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12 - 15 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$60
12 - 15 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$51
9 - 11 min

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Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria
Intimate, flamboyant 17th-century church housing Bernini's dramatic carving "The Ecstasy of Teresa."
No time set
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Chiesa del Gesù
Consecrated in 1584, this lavish church has a richly decorated interior by Giacomo della Porta.
No time set
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Free
Day 6Immerse in Contemporary Art at MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
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$45

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$ 30

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$45
20 - 24 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 - 9:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli
Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Discovering Modern Treasures at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
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$0

Alveare Bed & Breakfast

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Budget breakdown: $582 In total

Activities & Food:$453
Transport:$129