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A Roman Adventure: 4 Days in the Eternal City

Sylvia Quintella

Sylvia Quintella

9 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Rome. Explore ancient ruins, marvel at stunning architecture, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

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Day 1
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$61

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$ 2

Cafè Cafè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$21
11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$21
10 - 15 min

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Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Testaccio market
Glass-roofed market on a Roman archeological site with 100+ gourmet & fresh food stalls & more.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$31

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$ 4

Baker Boss
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$17
2 - 3 min

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Basilica of San Clemente
Unique 300s church built over a pagan temple & Roman house, decorated with frescoes & mosaics.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$14
10 - 12 min

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Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Trajan's Column
A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$7

Canova
Il ristorante Canova Piazza del Popolo si trova a Roma, nella splendida cornice dell'omonima, cereberrima Piazza del Popolo. Lo chef propone specialità della cucina italiana ed internazionale, cui si accosta un'esclusiva carta dei vini...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
10:15 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Trinità dei Monti
16th-century church under the responsibility of the French State with elaborate interior decoration.
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
7 - 10 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."
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$8

Pandalì
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Chiesa del Gesù
Consecrated in 1584, this lavish church has a richly decorated interior by Giacomo della Porta.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva
Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Church of St. Louis of the French
France's baroque national church in Rome, known for the Caravaggio paintings in its chapel.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Fiumi Fountain
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $112 In total

Activities & Food:$107
Transport:$5