8 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

Himal and Mital

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Rome, as you explore ancient marvels and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Trevi Fountain to Vatican Museums

$231

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

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$112

15 - 18 min

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

10:10 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

12:10 PM - 2:10 PM

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$119

Day 2Discovering Castel Sant'Angelo and Capitoline Museums

$266

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$147

14 - 17 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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$119

Day 3Unveiling the Secrets of Palatine Hill and Domus Aurea

$455

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$140

13 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$315

Day 4Bathing in History at Baths of Caracalla, Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Imperial Fora

$483

$ 12

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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$105

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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$126

12 - 17 min

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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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$119

8 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$133

Day 5A Unique Blend of Art and History at Centrale Montemartini and Capuchin Crypt

$119

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

26 - 32 min

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Museum & 500-year-old monastery, with a crypt known for its elaborately arranged skulls & bones.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$63

Day 6Exploring the National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian and National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

$168

$ 12

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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$91

18 - 22 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$77

Day 7Admiring Masterpieces at Borghese Gallery and Museum, and MACRO

$140

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$140

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Immerse Yourself in Contemporary Art at MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

$91

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$91

Budget breakdown: $2011 In total

Activities & Food:$1953

Transport:$58