9 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Alaa Boukhary

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the eternal city of Rome, where ancient wonders meet mouthwatering cuisine. Discover the hidden treasures of the National Museum of Rome and the Baths of Diocletian, stroll through the iconic Piazza di Spagna, and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo. Unleash your inner art enthusiast at the Borghese Gallery and Museum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and marvel at the architectural masterpiece that is the Pantheon. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with art, history, and delectable Italian flavors.

Trip to Rome

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Day 1Unveiling Ancient Treasures at the National Museum of Rome and Piazza di Spagna

$13

$ 2

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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$13

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

Day 2Journey through Time at the National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

$37

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$37

Day 3Artistic Delights at the Borghese Gallery and Museum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon

$36

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:10 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.

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

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$16

Day 4Immerse in Contemporary Art at MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

$13

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Exploring Modern Masterpieces at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art and Colosseum

$32

$ 2

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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$14

22 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

Day 6Admiring Renaissance Art at Galleria Colonna Museo e Pinacoteca and Roman Forum

$33

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$16

9 - 14 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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$17

Day 7Unwind at Piazza Navona and Uncover Ancient History at Capitoline Museums

$17

$ 2

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

6 - 8 min

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

9:10 AM - 12:10 PM

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$17

Day 8A Spiritual Journey through Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

$17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Captivating Sights at Castel Sant'Angelo, Piazza del Popolo, and Baths of Caracalla

$36

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$21

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $244 In total

Activities & Food:$234

Transport:$10