🏛️ Discovering Ancient Rome: 8 Days in the Eternal City

Zafer Açıkgöz

22 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Rome, exploring iconic landmarks, ancient ruins, and world-renowned museums. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City as you uncover hidden gems and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Rome

$200

$ 20

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$60

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$68

Day 2A Spiritual Journey through Vatican City

$68

$ 14

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

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

Day 3Legends and Fountains: Exploring Rome's Historic Squares

$148

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$84

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:10 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.

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

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$64

8 - 11 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

Day 4From Spanish Steps to Imperial Baths: A Day of Art and History

$52

$ 14

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 22 min

Directions

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

10 - 12 min

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National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

Vast thermal baths now housing funereal artworks & decorations dating back to the Aurelian period.

9:10 AM - 12:10 PM

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$52

Day 5Journey into the Past at the National Roman Museum

$148

$ 14

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$148

Day 6Aesthetic Wonders at the Borghese Gallery and Museum

$80

$ 14

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$80

Day 7Contemporary Art and Architectural Marvels at MAXXI

$52

$ 14

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$52

Day 8Modern Masterpieces at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

$56

$ 14

Piazza Navona & Pantheon Central Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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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$56

Budget breakdown: $903 In total

Activities & Food:$804

Transport:$100