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4 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Culture

Danijela Ivankovic

Danijela Ivankovic

28 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore ancient basilicas, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$380

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$ 14

Nespresso Boutique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
7 - 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Fuorinorma
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$96
8 - 12 min

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Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
5:15 PM - 5:55 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Scholars Lounge
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
10 - 12 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
No time set
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$72
11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
No time set
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$68
Day 2
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$308

La Cucaracha
La Cucaracha è un ristorante messicano che svolge la propria attività a Roma. Il ristorante offre alla propria clientela la possibilità di effettuare un vero e proprio percorso dei cinque sensi: vista i colori dellarte di Frida Kahlo, olfatto e gusto i profumi e i sapori dei piatti proposti, udit...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$68
6 - 9 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$68
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$76
9 - 14 min

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Pizza Zizza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
8 - 11 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Alice Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 3
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$264

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$ 7

Caffè di Marzio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Fiumi Fountain
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cantina e Cucina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$92
4 - 5 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
4:40 PM - 6:40 PM
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$84
7 - 10 min

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L'Arena del Gelato
7:10 PM - 8:40 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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Turtle Fountain
Elegant Renaissance fountain with bronze figures of young men, turtles & dolphins, in paved piazza.
No time set
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
Cloistered convent housing Cavallini's masterpiece fresco & a renowned sculpture of St. Cecilia.
No time set
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Free
Day 4
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$300

La Casa Del Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
2 - 3 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$64
8 - 11 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
1:20 PM - 2:50 PM
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$96
2 - 3 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.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
3:50 PM - 4:35 PM
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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.
5:05 PM - 6:05 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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PizzaRe
PizzaRé nasce a Napoli, con alle spalle oltre cento anni di tradizione e di esperienza nella ristorazione
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM
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$108
3 - 4 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.
8:05 PM - 9:05 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Trinità dei Monti
16th-century church under the responsibility of the French State with elaborate interior decoration.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1272 In total

Activities & Food:$1252
Transport:$20