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3 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Cesar Padilla

8 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$32

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$ 4

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

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Villa Borghese

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Piazza di Spagna

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

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

12:10 PM - 12:50 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

1:20 PM - 1:50 PM

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$32

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Fiumi Fountain

Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Tiber Island

Compact island in a bend of the River Tiber with a number of historical buildings & monuments.

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$144

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

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Palatine Hill

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Circus Maximus

Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

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.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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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.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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$34

Day 3

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$28

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$ 4

Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali

Roman shopping center with preserved forums, great hall markets & archaeological exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$28

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

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

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Piazza Navona

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

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.

12:50 PM - 1:50 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $211 In total

Activities & Food:$204

Transport:$7