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5 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

Javier Rebollar

17 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and savor the delectable flavors of authentic Italian pizza. Discover ancient marvels, explore world-class museums, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Treasures: National Museum, Borghese Gallery, and More

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$184

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$ 10

Hotel Ariston

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Sugo D'Oro

The kingdom of fresh handmade pasta, pizzas, traditional Roman dishes, meat and fish, and you can also find some vegetarian delicacies.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Piazza di Spagna

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

3:30 PM - 4:10 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

4:40 PM - 5:20 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Pizza in Trevi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 2Modern Art and Design Delights: National Roman Museum and MAXXI

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$218

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$ 7

Hotel Ariston

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

19 - 23 min

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Directions

20MQ Design & Derivati

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

6 - 9 min

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Directions

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

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

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$26

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Tiepolo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Day 3From Pantheon to Palatine Hill: Exploring Rome's Historic Gems

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$312

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$ 10

Hotel Ariston

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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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$28

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

8 - 10 min

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Directions

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$62

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Palatine Hill

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$40

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Domus Aurea

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$90

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Il Brigantino

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$60

Day 4Vatican Wonders and Papal Splendors: St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums

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$226

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$ 14

Hotel Ariston

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Piazza Navona

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Apostolic Palace

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

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

10:40 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

La Locanda di Pietro

12:40 PM - 2:10 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

2:10 PM - 4:10 PM

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$34

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

4:40 PM - 6:40 PM

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$42

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Porta Castello

7:10 PM - 8:40 PM

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$62

Day 5Journey through Time: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Capitoline Museums

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$292

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$ 14

Hotel Ariston

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Baths of Caracalla

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$34

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Scholars Lounge

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Capitoline Museums

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Imperial Fora

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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Directions

La Cabana

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1285 In total

Activities & Food:$1232

Transport:$53