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10 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Art

Jamie Vazquez

19 Nov 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure in Rome, Italy, exploring ancient ruins, world-class museums, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant art scene of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$13

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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$13

Day 2

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$37

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$37

Day 3

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$36

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$ 2

Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Piazza di Spagna

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

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

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$16

Day 4

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$13

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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$13

Day 5

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$14

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$ 2

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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$14

13 - 16 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

Day 6

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$17

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

13 - 20 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$40

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$ 2

Castel Sant'Angelo

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$21

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Imperial Fora

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

Day 8

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$34

Roman Forum

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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$17

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Capitoline Museums

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$17

Day 9

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$38

Palatine Hill

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Colosseum

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

Day 10

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$60

·

$ 4

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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$15

13 - 16 min

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Domus Aurea

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$45

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Campo de' Fiori

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$302

Transport:$9