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Discover Rome: A 4-Day Adventure

Christian Camilo Morales Velandia

Christian Camilo Morales Velandia

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the enchanting city of Rome. Explore iconic landmarks, ancient ruins, and breathtaking architecture that will leave you in awe.

Day 1
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$0

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$ 9

Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
1 - 2 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
Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
9 - 11 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.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
Day 2
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$175

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$ 9

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$175
9 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
Day 3
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$69

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$ 25

Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$69
10 - 12 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 4
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$213

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$ 9

Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$106
11 - 16 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$106
10 - 12 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $506 In total

Activities & Food:$457
Transport:$50