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5 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Jan Zavrel

19 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the Eternal City, where ancient wonders meet mouthwatering cuisine. Discover the iconic Pantheon, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and explore the majestic Colosseum. Indulge in delectable Italian dishes at Ristorante di Rienzo and Caffè Propaganda. Immerse yourself in art at the Borghese Gallery and Museum, and marvel at the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. Unearth hidden gems like the Baths of Caracalla and the Domus Aurea. This blog is your ultimate guide to experiencing the best of Rome!

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Gastronomic Adventure and Ancient Marvels

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$266

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$ 4

Ristorante di Rienzo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Pantheon

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$32

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Palatine Hill

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

11:10 AM - 2:10 PM

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$40

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Caffè Propaganda

2:40 PM - 4:10 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Colosseum

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

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

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$36

10 - 15 min

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Tin House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 2Artistic Treasures and Cultural Delights

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$274

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$ 4

Cotto

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

4 - 6 min

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National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$74

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Galbi

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$40

8 - 12 min

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San Marco

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Day 3Contemporary Art and Hidden Gems

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$216

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$ 4

20MQ Design & Derivati

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

6 - 9 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.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$26

15 - 18 min

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Le Jardin de Russie

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$62

20 - 29 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.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$28

20 - 30 min

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Ristorante Babette

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 4Vatican Splendors and Historic Landmarks

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$238

La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha è un ristorante messicano che svolge la propria attività a Roma. Il ristorante offre alla propria clientela la possibilità di effettuare un vero e proprio percorso dei cinque sensi: vista i colori dellarte di Frida Kahlo, olfatto e gusto i profumi e i sapori dei piatti proposti, udit...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Vatican Museums

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Porta Castello

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

8 - 11 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$42

7 - 10 min

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La Salumeria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 5Roman Ruins and Culinary Delights

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$352

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$ 7

Tram Depot

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Baths of Caracalla

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Domus Aurea

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$90

9 - 14 min

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Directions

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Capitoline Museums

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$34

7 - 10 min

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Scholars Lounge

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1363 In total

Activities & Food:$1346

Transport:$17