🏛️ 10 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

anhthu le

28 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring ancient ruins, immerse yourself in world-class art, and savor mouthwatering pizza. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Treasures of Rome's Past: Galleria Colonna, Imperial Fora, and More

$276

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$64

4 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$76

8 - 11 min

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Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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$68

7 - 10 min

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

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$68

Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Hadrian's Villa and Aqueducts

$144

$ 14

Remains and 40-hectare excavation site of Roman villa with museum & visitor centre.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$52

35 - 42 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

28 - 34 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

15th-century palace museum housing collections of medieval & renaissance art, sculpture & weaponry.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

Day 3From Etruscan Art to Spanish Steps: A Day of Artistic Wonders

$44

$ 7

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

12 - 18 min

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Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.

2:10 PM - 4:10 PM

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Free

Day 4Contemporary Art and Hidden Gems: MAXXI and Piazza del Popolo

$52

$ 14

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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$52

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Intimate, flamboyant 17th-century church housing Bernini's dramatic carving "The Ecstasy of Teresa."

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Modern Masterpieces and Ancient Baths: A Fusion of Art and History

$108

$ 7

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

16 - 20 min

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National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$52

Day 6Majestic Borghese Gallery, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican Splendors

$148

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$80

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

1:40 PM - 3:10 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

3:40 PM - 5:40 PM

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$68

Day 7Tranquility at Villa Doria Pamphili and Majestic Basilicas

$64

$ 27

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$64

15 - 18 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Castel Sant'Angelo, Capitoline Museums, and the Golden House

$332

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$84

11 - 14 min

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Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$68

12 - 15 min

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Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$180

Day 9Montemartini Power Plant, Orange Garden, and Ancient Mysteries

$52

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$32

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

12:45 PM - 1:25 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.

1:55 PM - 3:55 PM

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$20

Day 10Colosseum, Piazza Navona, and a Taste of Roman Life

$244

$ 20

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$60

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

2:10 PM - 3:40 PM

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$52

13 - 16 min

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

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1590 In total

Activities & Food:$1464

Transport:$126