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3 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Valery Lezhebokov

Valery Lezhebokov

20 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel, the elegance of Villa Borghese, and the charm of Piazza di Spagna. Make a wish at the Trevi Fountain and marvel at the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Castel Sant'Angelo, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum. Explore the ancient ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina and the vastness of Circus Maximus. Admire the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, wander through the Roman Forum, and visit the magnificent Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. Conclude your journey with the enchanting beauty of Villa d'Este. Join us on this unforgettable trip to Rome!

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$22

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$ 4

Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$21
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.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
7 - 9 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.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$43

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$ 4

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$14
10 - 12 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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$24
Day 3
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$35

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$ 4

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
9 - 14 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$21
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Villa d'Este
Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $109 In total

Activities & Food:$99
Transport:$10