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5 Days in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

Diana Chifor

29 Sep 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Rome, exploring iconic landmarks like the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Trevi Fountain. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$105

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$105

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sistine Chapel

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

St. Peter's Basilica

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$64

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$ 5

Pantheon

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Trevi Fountain

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 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 - 11:15 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Spanish Steps

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

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Piazza del Popolo

Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Bioparco di Roma

Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$64

Day 3

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$169

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$ 10

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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$64

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Colosseum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$64

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.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo

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

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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$41

Day 4

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$98

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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$34

13 - 20 min

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Circus Maximus

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Giardino degli Aranci

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Roman Forum

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$64

8 - 12 min

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Campidoglio

Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Largo di Torre Argentina

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

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Campo de' Fiori

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

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Janiculum Hill

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

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$42

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$ 20

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Park of the Aqueducts

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Villa d'Este

Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$41

Budget breakdown: $511 In total

Activities & Food:$477

Transport:$35