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A Roman Adventure: 5 Days in the Eternal City

Anneknl Appriou

9 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Rome, exploring iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City, savoring delicious Italian cuisine along the way.

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Day 1

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$266

Colosseum

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$85

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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$85

11 - 16 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.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Elleniko

cucina greca

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$96

Day 2

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$56

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$ 14

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 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 - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Antica Salumeria

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

Day 3

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$232

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$140

9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Alice Pizza

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$92

Day 4

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$96

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$ 7

St. Peter's Basilica

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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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 - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Campo de' Fiori

Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 29 min

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Janiculum Hill

This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Nel Buco del Mulo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$96

Day 5

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$103

Castel Sant'Angelo

Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$55

12 - 17 min

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Piazza Navona

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

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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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.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Antico Caffè Greco

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

2 - 3 min

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Spanish Steps

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

11 - 16 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.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $773 In total

Activities & Food:$753

Transport:$20