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6 Days in Rome: A Journey through History and Gelato

Esther AS

Esther AS

11 Oct 2023

Join me on a 6-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore ancient ruins, breathtaking landmarks, and indulge in delicious gelato. Get ready for an unforgettable trip to the heart of Italy!

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$84

Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Trajan's Column
A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Gelatist
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
8 - 12 min

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Scholars Lounge
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2
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$48

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$ 10

Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Elleniko
cucina greca
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
8 - 10 min

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Da Enzo Al 29
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$161

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$43
10 - 15 min

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Palatine Hill
Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$43
9 - 14 min

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Fuorinorma
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
2 - 3 min

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Da Milvio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 4
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$145

Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$43
8 - 11 min

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Arch of Constantine
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Baker Boss
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
1 - 2 min

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Trattoria Luzzi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5
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$46

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$ 4

Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Apostolic Palace
Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Alice Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Duecentogradi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 6
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$96

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$ 4

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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L'Arena del Gelato
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46

Budget breakdown: $596 In total

Activities & Food:$580
Transport:$17