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6 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

Anastasiya Pustovoytova

Anastasiya Pustovoytova

1 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring art, breathtaking architecture, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Eternal City!

Trip to Rome

Day 1Roman Treasures at Palazzo Massimo
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$32

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$ 7

Centro Commerciale Euroma2
Multi-story shopping mall with over 200 stores, along with restaurants & a hypermarket.
No time set
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Fontana della Barcaccia
17th-century baroque fountain shaped like a ship, located at the foot of the iconic Spanish Steps.
No time set
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Trinità dei Monti
16th-century church under the responsibility of the French State with elaborate interior decoration.
No time set
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria
Intimate, flamboyant 17th-century church housing Bernini's dramatic carving "The Ecstasy of Teresa."
No time set
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs
Basilica in the adapted remains of a Roman-era frigidarium with a meridian line designated in 1702.
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fontana del Tritone
17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
12:30 PM - 1:10 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.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
Day 2Immersing in Art at Borghese Gallery and Museum
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$142

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$ 40

Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 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.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 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.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Arch of Constantine
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
No time set
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
No time set
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$34
13 - 16 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 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.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Campidoglio
Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.
No time set
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$34
15 - 18 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Imperial Fora
Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.
No time set
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$38
9 - 11 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Contemporary Art and Wishes at Trevi Fountain
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$24

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$ 14

Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
No time set
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Free
5 - 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.
No time set
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$10
16 - 20 min

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Aventine Hill
One of the 7 hills of ancient Rome, popular for its view of Saint Peter's dome through a keyhole.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Tiber Island
Compact island in a bend of the River Tiber with a number of historical buildings & monuments.
No time set
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Villa Farnesina
Villa designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, with fresco decorations by major artists including Raphael.
No time set
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$14
8 - 10 min

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Porta Portese
Vast Sunday flea market with hundreds of stalls for new & used clothing, media & home goods.
No time set
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Free
12 - 18 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.
No time set
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
Cloistered convent housing Cavallini's masterpiece fresco & a renowned sculpture of St. Cecilia.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Divine Beauty of Pantheon and Vatican
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$64

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
10:10 AM - 11:40 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
12:10 PM - 2:10 PM
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$34
10 - 15 min

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Apostolic Palace
Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.
No time set
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$30
Day 5Captivating History at Capitoline Museums
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$52

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$42
12 - 17 min

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Sant'Agnese in Agone
17th-century church with frescoes, large-scale sculptures & a shrine containing St Agnes' skull.
No time set
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps
15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.
No time set
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva
Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $374 In total

Activities & Food:$314
Transport:$60