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Discover Rome: A 9-Day Adventure

Tim Brehmer

14 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the ancient city of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the rich history of this captivating destination.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$13

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$ 2

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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$13

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$47

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$ 4

Borghese Gallery and Museum

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Directions

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

16th-century palace exhibiting rich, Etruscan antiquities, including ornate jewelry & sarcophagi.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$16

Day 3

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$13

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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$13

Day 4

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$14

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$ 2

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

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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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$14

Day 5

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$78

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$ 2

Domus Aurea

Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Colosseum

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Baths of Caracalla

Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 6

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$25

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$ 2

Centrale Montemartini

Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$17

Day 7

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$41

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$ 2

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$21

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Palatine Hill

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 8

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$36

Imperial Fora

Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Capitoline Museums

Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$17

Day 9

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$17

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

13 - 20 min

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Directions

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

Budget breakdown: $296 In total

Activities & Food:$284

Transport:$12