8 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

Juanhidalgog

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Piazza Navona to the Colosseum - Unveiling Rome's Glorious Past

$260

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

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$80

7 - 10 min

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Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.

10:10 AM - 12:10 PM

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$90

5 - 8 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

9 - 11 min

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

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM

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$90

Day 2Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica - A Divine Encounter

$160

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$85

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$75

14 - 17 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Piazza di Spagna and Castel Sant'Angelo - Exploring Rome's Iconic Landmarks

$245

$ 17

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

11 - 14 min

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

9:10 AM - 11:10 AM

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$105

14 - 21 min

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Renowned Renaissance palace built, in part, by Michelangelo, now used as French embassy, plus tours.

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM

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$65

19 - 23 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.

1:40 PM - 3:10 PM

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$75

Day 4National Museum of Rome and Villa Giulia - A Journey into Art and History

$120

$ 9

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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$65

18 - 22 min

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$55

Day 5Borghese Gallery and Palazzo Massimo - Masterpieces of Roman Art

$285

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$185

Day 6MAXXI and Aventine Hill - Where Modernity Meets Ancient Splendor

$65

$ 9

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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$65

26 - 32 min

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One of the 7 hills of ancient Rome, popular for its view of Saint Peter's dome through a keyhole.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art - Immersing in Artistic Brilliance

$150

$ 9

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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$70

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$80

Day 8Imperial Fora and Roman Forum - Tracing the Footsteps of Ancient Rome

$180

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$95

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$85

Budget breakdown: $1531 In total

Activities & Food:$1465

Transport:$66