5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Culture

Matìas Acevedo

18 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich history and vibrant culture of this ancient city.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$66

$ 5

Portamaggiore Room

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

15 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

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

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$36

$ 7

Portamaggiore Room

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

12 - 15 min

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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

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 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 - 12:45 PM

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3 - 4 min

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PizzaRé nasce a Napoli, con alle spalle oltre cento anni di tradizione e di esperienza nella ristorazione

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$58

$ 7

Portamaggiore Room

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$23

Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$32

$ 9

Portamaggiore Room

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

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

5:00 PM - 5:40 PM

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Free

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$19

$ 9

Portamaggiore Room

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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24 - 29 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

16 - 20 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

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

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

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Free

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $246 In total

Activities & Food:$211

Transport:$35