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3 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Culture

zhenyang wang

zhenyang wang

17 Oct 2023

Experience the wonders of Rome in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican Museums. Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$85

Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$21
12 - 18 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM
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$21
12 - 18 min

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Gelatist
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2
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$53

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$ 2

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
15 - 22 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$24
10 - 12 min

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Scholars Lounge
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
5:15 PM - 5:55 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cantina e Cucina
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$66

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$28
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Pizza Zizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$23
8 - 11 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Alice Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $206 In total

Activities & Food:$204
Transport:$2