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A Roman Adventure: 3 Days in the Eternal City

Nur Ibra

17 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Explore the Colosseum, Vatican City, and more in this action-packed 3-day itinerary.

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Day 1

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$91

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$ 4

Colosseum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

14 - 21 min

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Circus Maximus

Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Roman Forum

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$43

14 - 21 min

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Largo di Torre Argentina

Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Janiculum Hill

This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$56

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$ 7

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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St. Peter's Basilica

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Sistine Chapel

Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Vatican Museums

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$56

Day 3

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$38

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 - 17 min

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Spanish Steps

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

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.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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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.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Pantheon

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

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

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.

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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St. Angelo Bridge

Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo

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

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $194 In total

Activities & Food:$184

Transport:$10