A Roman Adventure: 10 Days in the Eternal City

John Casas

18 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through Rome, as I explore ancient ruins, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse myself in the vibrant culture of the Eternal City. From iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums to hidden gems like Scholars Lounge and Le Jardin de Russie, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Rome

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Viator

Day 1

$184

$ 14

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$68

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

Day 2

$172

$ 27

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

9:10 AM - 12:10 PM

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$52

10 - 12 min

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

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:50 PM - 3:20 PM

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$120

Day 3

$168

$ 20

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

12 - 18 min

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Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:10 PM - 2:40 PM

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$124

Day 4

$332

$ 27

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$64

18 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

Day 5

$268

$ 14

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$148

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$120

Day 6

$176

$ 14

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 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.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$52

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$124

Day 7

$176

$ 14

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 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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$56

19 - 28 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$120

Day 8

$248

$ 20

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$64

13 - 16 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

13 - 20 min

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cucina greca

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$124

Day 9

$192

$ 27

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$68

7 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$124

Day 10

$268

$ 20

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$84

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

Budget breakdown: $2376 In total

Activities & Food:$2184

Transport:$192