8 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Savoring Authentic Delights

Tyson Kniker

4 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring landmarks, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's timeless charm. Join me as I explore the wonders of Villa Farnesina, St. Peter's Basilica, Castel Sant'Angelo, Borghese Gallery, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Renaissance Gems and Heavenly Pasta

$162

$ 10

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Villa designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, with fresco decorations by major artists including Raphael.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$14

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 2From Papal Splendor to Culinary Delights

$252

$ 14

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$42

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$34

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$26

9 - 14 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Day 3Unveiling Ancient Rome's Hidden Treasures

$226

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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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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$38

4 - 6 min

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National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

15th-century palace museum housing collections of medieval & renaissance art, sculpture & weaponry.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$62

4 - 5 min

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Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 4Museums, Coffee, and the Majestic Colosseum

$200

$ 7

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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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

17 - 21 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$22

24 - 29 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Day 5Artistic Marvels and Contemporary Inspiration

$186

$ 10

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

11 - 14 min

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MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$26

7 - 10 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 6Modern Art, Historic Ruins, and Gastronomic Delights

$238

$ 10

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

9 - 11 min

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Art museum in a revamped brewery, with edgy exhibits & installations from post-WWII world artists.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$62

8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$90

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Day 7Crypts, Palaces, and Ancient Baths

$178

$ 10

Hotel Artemide

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Museum & 500-year-old monastery, with a crypt known for its elaborately arranged skulls & bones.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

10 - 12 min

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15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

10 - 12 min

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cucina greca

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

13 - 20 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

15 - 22 min

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Cucina Italiana all'Aventino

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1502 In total

Activities & Food:$1442

Transport:$60