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A Roman Adventure: 4 Days in the Eternal City

Anett Árpás

Anett Árpás

18 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the ancient streets of Rome. Explore magnificent basilicas, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable Roman adventure!

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$84

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$ 17

Via del Pigneto, 65

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Alice Pizza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Apostolic Palace
Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Campo dè Fiori 27 Suites
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$91

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$ 10

Via del Pigneto, 65

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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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
7 - 10 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Tiber Island
Compact island in a bend of the River Tiber with a number of historical buildings & monuments.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Turtle Fountain
Elegant Renaissance fountain with bronze figures of young men, turtles & dolphins, in paved piazza.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Antico Forno Urbani
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
11 - 16 min

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Teatro Marcello
Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Septimius Severus Arch
Marble arch erected at northwest corner of the Forum in 203 AD to celebrate defeat of the Parthians.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$43
4 - 6 min

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Fuorinorma
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Basilica of Maxentius
Remaining nave of a Roman basilica that once housed a colossal statue of Emperor Constantine.
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Arch of Constantine
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
10:15 PM - 10:45 PM
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Free
Mosè di Michelangelo
Catholic place of worship with 5th-century origins & a transept with Michelangelo's statue of Moses.
11:15 PM - 11:45 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$124

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$ 17

Via del Pigneto, 65

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Pyramid of Caius Cestius
Egyptian-style pyramid with a frescoed interior, built as a tomb for a rich Roman magistrate.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Baker Boss
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
6 - 9 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$48
Trattoria Luzzi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$140

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$ 10

Via del Pigneto, 65

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria
Intimate, flamboyant 17th-century church housing Bernini's dramatic carving "The Ecstasy of Teresa."
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Trinità dei Monti
16th-century church under the responsibility of the French State with elaborate interior decoration.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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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.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Antica Salumeria
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$48
8 - 10 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$28
8 - 12 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cantina e Cucina
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
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.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.
10:30 PM - 11:15 PM
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Free
Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
11:45 PM - 12:15 AM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $491 In total

Activities & Food:$438
Transport:$53