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7 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Cultural Delights

Hilal Acar

Hilal Acar

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through the Eternal City as you uncover its rich history, marvel at iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. From the grandeur of the Colosseum to the artistic treasures of the Vatican Museums, this 7-day itinerary will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Rome

Day 1Iconic Splendors: Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, and Capitoline Museums
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$34

Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
10:20 AM - 1:20 PM
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$34
Day 2Artistic Wonders: National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian and Borghese Gallery
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$66

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$ 4

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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$26
9 - 11 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$40
Day 3Contemporary Charms: MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art and Pantheon
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$58

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$ 4

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$26
16 - 20 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$32
Day 4Modern Marvels: MACRO and National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
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$28

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$ 4

MACRO
Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$28
Day 5Timeless Treasures: Piazza Navona, Giardino degli Aranci, Circus Maximus, Colosseum, and Baths of Caracalla
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$66

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$ 7

Piazza Navona
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
13 - 16 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
9:10 AM - 9:55 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM
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$36
7 - 9 min

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Baths of Caracalla
Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.
1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
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$30
Day 6Vatican Splendors: Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and Villa Doria Pamphili
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$34

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$ 4

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
13 - 20 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Historic Gems: Janiculum Hill, Campo de' Fiori, and Castel Sant'Angelo
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$42

Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$42

Budget breakdown: $348 In total

Activities & Food:$328
Transport:$20