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A Week in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

Damyancare Global Travels

Damyancare Global Travels

25 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Rome's iconic landmarks, from the Vatican Museums to the Colosseum, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Day 1
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$42

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$ 4

Gaudì
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
9 - 14 min

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Bioparco di Roma
Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$21
14 - 17 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
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.
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM
Free
Day 2
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$56

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$ 4

Sugo D'Oro
The kingdom of fresh handmade pasta, pizzas, traditional Roman dishes, meat and fish, and you can also find some vegetarian delicacies.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
5 - 8 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
$21
13 - 16 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.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
$14
Day 3
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$72

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$ 2

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
$20
6 - 9 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$17
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 - 1:30 PM
$19
13 - 16 min

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Fiumi Fountain
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$16
Day 4
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$43

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$ 4

Ristorante Cesarina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
7 - 10 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$21
13 - 16 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Free
Day 5
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$57

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$ 4

Himalaya Palace
Himalaya Palace è un ristorante indiano a Roma con specialità indiane in zona Monteverde, Colli Portuensi, Giannicolense che, dagli anni Novanta, porta i lontani sapori dell'India nella capitale italiana...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
12 - 17 min

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Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
$17
11 - 16 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
$18
8 - 12 min

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Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli
Michelangelo's statue of Moses dominates this coffered 400s church, also home to St. Peter's chains.
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Free
Day 6
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$48

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$ 4

Pizzeria La Stazione
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
13 - 20 min

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Villa d'Este
Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$14
14 - 17 min

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Hadrian's Villa
Remains and 40-hectare excavation site of Roman villa with museum & visitor centre.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$14
52 - 63 min

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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls
Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 7
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$44

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$ 4

Merulana Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
8 - 12 min

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Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$21
12 - 15 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 8
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$34

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$ 4

Trattoria Moderna
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
8 - 12 min

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Teatro Marcello
Roman theater started by Julius Caesar & pre-dating the Colosseum, the setting for summer concerts.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Baths of Caracalla
Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$11
22 - 27 min

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Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $417 In total

Activities & Food:$393
Transport:$25