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A Roman Adventure: 3 Days in the Eternal City

Alonso Barrantes

29 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient wonders of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain and climb the Spanish Steps. Immerse yourself in the art at Villa Borghese and marvel at the grandeur of Vatican City. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$136

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$ 7

Hotel Bella Vita

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$34

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Campidoglio

Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$34

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

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$32

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

1:15 PM - 1:55 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Piazza di Spagna

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

2:25 PM - 3:05 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Villa Borghese

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

3:35 PM - 4:35 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$34

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$ 10

Hotel Bella Vita

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Teatro Marcello

Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.

9:10 AM - 10:40 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Piazza Navona

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

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Vatican Museums

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

12:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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$34

Day 3

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$38

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$ 10

Hotel Bella Vita

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sistine Chapel

Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $235 In total

Activities & Food:$208

Transport:$27