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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Art

Andrés Feuillet

14 Nov 2023

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Embark on a captivating 5-day itinerary to Rome, where you'll explore ancient ruins, visit world-renowned museums, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 7

Spanish Steps

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

No time set

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2

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$132

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$ 14

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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$52

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$380

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$ 20

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$64

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Aventine Hill

One of the 7 hills of ancient Rome, popular for its view of Saint Peter's dome through a keyhole.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Palatine Hill

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$80

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Domus Aurea

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$180

Day 4

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$344

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$ 14

Baths of Caracalla

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$60

9 - 11 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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$72

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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$68

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Imperial Fora

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$76

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$68

Day 5

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$212

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$ 7

Capitoline Museums

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$68

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Piazza Navona

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

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

12:40 PM - 2:40 PM

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$84

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Apostolic Palace

Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

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$60

7 - 10 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

4:40 PM - 6:10 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1128 In total

Activities & Food:$1068

Transport:$60