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5 Days in Rome: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Pizza

Sergio Gonzalez

25 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the historic streets of Rome, uncovering ancient marvels and savoring mouthwatering pizza. This 5-day itinerary is packed with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and culinary delights, ensuring an unforgettable adventure in the Eternal City.

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Day 1Unveiling Rome's Glorious Past

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$142

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$ 2

Bar Brunori

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

12 - 18 min

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Baths of Caracalla

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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Colosseum

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$17

12 - 18 min

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Gelatist

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Galleria Colonna Museo e Pinacoteca

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$16

10 - 15 min

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Antica Salumeria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

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.

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$16

Day 2Art, History, and Pizza Delights

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$129

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$ 4

Doppiozeroo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

6 - 9 min

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Centrale Montemartini

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

13 - 16 min

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Scholars Lounge

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$14

7 - 10 min

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Capitoline Museums

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$17

8 - 11 min

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Doria Pamphili Gallery

Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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Pizza in Trevi

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Trevi Fountain

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

9:30 PM - 10:10 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Domus Aurea

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

10:40 PM - 12:10 AM

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$45

Day 3Vatican Wonders and Gelato Bliss

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$90

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$ 2

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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$7

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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$17

13 - 20 min

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St. Peter's Basilica

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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L'Arena del Gelato

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$23

7 - 10 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$21

11 - 14 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$11

8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele si trova all’interno del museo Explora su via Flaminia, vicino a Piazza del Popolo e alla relativa fermata della metro A, e dispone di un giardino interno proprio sotto la collina di Villa Borghese...

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$11

Day 4Contemporary Art and Roman Treasures

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$87

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$ 2

20MQ Design & Derivati

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

6 - 9 min

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MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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La Fontana di Venere

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Quirinal Palace

Former royal & papal residence, now the presidential palace & museum, on piazza offering city views.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$2

12 - 18 min

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Er Buchetto

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$27

4 - 6 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.

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Exploring Roman Heritage and Artistic Gems

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$101

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$ 2

Bar Viminale

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$7

4 - 6 min

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National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$37

5 - 6 min

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San Marco

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele si trova all’interno del museo Explora su via Flaminia, vicino a Piazza del Popolo e alla relativa fermata della metro A, e dispone di un giardino interno proprio sotto la collina di Villa Borghese...

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $559 In total

Activities & Food:$549

Transport:$10