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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Jorge Lemos

Jorge Lemos

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Explore the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$70

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
Day 2
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$0

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$ 7

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$43

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$ 4

Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$43
12 - 17 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 - 11 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$70

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$ 7

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$28
9 - 11 min

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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
10 - 12 min

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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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$43
Day 5
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$70

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$ 4

Villa d'Este
Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$28
46 - 56 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$43
11 - 16 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $273 In total

Activities & Food:$253
Transport:$20