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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Valentina Landeka

Valentina Landeka

3 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Explore ancient ruins, marvel at stunning architecture, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable 5-day journey to the heart of Italy.

Day 1
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$126

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$ 14

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Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
Free
5 - 6 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
$36
10 - 12 min

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Armando al Pantheon
1:20 PM - 2:50 PM
$58
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.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
$32
Day 2
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$60

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$ 14

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Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria
Intimate, flamboyant 17th-century church housing Bernini's dramatic carving "The Ecstasy of Teresa."
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
12:10 PM - 12:55 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Sugo D'Oro
The kingdom of fresh handmade pasta, pizzas, traditional Roman dishes, meat and fish, and you can also find some vegetarian delicacies.
1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
$60
5 - 8 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
2:55 PM - 3:35 PM
Free
Day 3
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$96

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$ 10

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Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$34
7 - 9 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
20 - 29 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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La Prosciutteria
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$62
Day 4
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$130

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$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$34
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$38
6 - 9 min

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Pastasciutta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
Day 5
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$102

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$ 7

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Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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 - 11:00 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$42
8 - 11 min

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Porta Castello
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$60

Budget breakdown: $561 In total

Activities & Food:$514
Transport:$47