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Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Savoring Authentic Delights

Rosemeire Dias da Silva

21 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Rome's rich history and culinary delights. Discover iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum, explore world-class museums, and indulge in mouthwatering pizza. Join me as I uncover the secrets of the Eternal City.

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Day 1Rome's Timeless Charms

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$177

Piazza di Spagna

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

9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

9:10 AM - 9:50 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Imperial Fora

Public squares forming the center of the Roman Empire, built between 46 BCE & 113 CE.

10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

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$57

10 - 15 min

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Pantheon

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

12:20 PM - 12:50 PM

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$48

9 - 14 min

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Cantina e Cucina

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

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$72

4 - 5 min

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Piazza Navona

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

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Unearthing Hidden Treasures

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$216

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$ 5

National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$39

9 - 11 min

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Domus Aurea

Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$135

4 - 6 min

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Baker Boss

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

Day 3Immersing in Roman Splendor

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$180

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$111

2 - 3 min

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Er Buchetto

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$69

Day 4Artistic Wonders and Irresistible Pizza

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$174

Borghese Gallery and Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

11 - 16 min

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$42

12 - 17 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele si trova all’interno del museo Explora su via Flaminia, vicino a Piazza del Popolo e alla relativa fermata della metro A, e dispone di un giardino interno proprio sotto la collina di Villa Borghese...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

Day 5Contemporary Art and Design Delights

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$75

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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$39

7 - 10 min

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20MQ Design & Derivati

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 6Vatican Marvels and Charming Streets

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$126

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$ 5

Vatican Museums

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$51

13 - 20 min

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St. Peter's Basilica

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Campo de' Fiori

Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Campo dè Fiori 27 Suites

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$75

Day 7Majestic Palaces and Ancient Baths

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$198

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$ 5

Apostolic Palace

Grand pillared Vatican City residence for the Pope with papal apartments & the Vatican Museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$45

16 - 24 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$63

20 - 24 min

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Baths of Caracalla

Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$45

13 - 20 min

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Elleniko

cucina greca

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$45

Day 8Museums and Hilltop Serenity

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$90

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$ 5

Capitoline Museums

Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$51

7 - 9 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Il Gianfornaio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$39

Day 9Ancient Ruins and Delectable Fare

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$195

Palatine Hill

Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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Colosseum

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$54

8 - 11 min

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Trattoria Luzzi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$81

Budget breakdown: $1451 In total

Activities & Food:$1431

Transport:$20