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4 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Vânia Evaristo

Vânia Evaristo

17 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, the majestic St. Peter's Basilica, and the breathtaking Janiculum Hill. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Campo de' Fiori and wander through the enchanting Giardino degli Aranci. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Eternal City!

Day 1
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$0

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$ 7

Hotel Dorica

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 2
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$43

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$ 7

Hotel Dorica

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Fiumi Fountain
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
9:30 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
$43
Day 3
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$ 7

Hotel Dorica

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 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.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Free
Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
1:15 PM - 1:55 PM
Free
St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Free
Day 4
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$76

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$ 7

Hotel Dorica

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$28
17 - 26 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$48
Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $145 In total

Activities & Food:$118
Transport:$27