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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through Ancient History and Art

Guillem Galan Peris

12 Nov 2023

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Embark on a captivating 5-day adventure in Rome, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums. Immerse yourself in the rich history and art of this ancient city, and be mesmerized by the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Join us on this unforgettable journey through Rome's cultural treasures.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$36

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$ 10

Coliseo romano

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Circus Maximus

Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Largo di Torre Argentina

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

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

12:10 PM - 12:50 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$66

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$ 10

Coliseo romano

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$34

8 - 10 min

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Directions

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

5 - 8 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 3

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$40

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$ 10

Coliseo romano

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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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Directions

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

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

10:20 AM - 12:20 PM

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$40

Day 4

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$72

·

$ 7

Coliseo romano

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Sistine Chapel

Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$34

Day 5

+

$42

·

$ 10

Coliseo romano

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 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

11 - 14 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: $303 In total

Activities & Food:$256

Transport:$47