10 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

Rebecca Allan

21 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Rome and discover its hidden treasures. From awe-inspiring basilicas to ancient ruins, immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Icons of Rome - Basilicas and Palatine Hill

$72

$ 14

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$32

Day 2Time Travel at National Roman Museum

$100

$ 7

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

4 - 6 min

Directions

National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Ancient Wonders

$82

$ 14

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

Former royal & papal residence, now the presidential palace & museum, on piazza offering city views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

Directions

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

6 - 8 min

Directions

Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

26 - 32 min

Directions

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$12

Day 4Artistic Gems and Historical Marvels

$104

$ 7

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8 - 11 min

Directions

Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

Directions

Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$32

Day 5Stroll Through Villa Borghese and Piazzas

$22

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$22

12 - 18 min

Directions

Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo

Elegant basilica restored by Bernini in the 1600s, featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio & Raphael.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

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Free

Day 6Contemporary Art and Modern Masterpieces

$54

$ 10

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$26

11 - 14 min

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

Day 7Renaissance Splendor and Iconic Fountains

$106

$ 10

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

14 - 17 min

Directions

16th-century cardinal's villa with landscaped gardens, offering tours & temporary art exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

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Free

Day 8Sacred Sites and Panoramic Views

$42

$ 20

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$42

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 6:40 PM

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Free

Day 9Gardens, Museums, and Vatican Wonders

$50

$ 17

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.

9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$16

19 - 23 min

Directions

Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$34

Day 10Exploring Palaces and Ancient Ruins

$56

$ 7

Trevi Collection Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$30

14 - 17 min

Directions

Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

8 - 11 min

Directions

Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $791 In total

Activities & Food:$688

Transport:$103