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5 Days in Rome: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

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8 Mar 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through the eternal city of Rome, where ancient wonders and modern delights collide. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine that Rome has to offer. Join me as I explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and indulge in authentic pizza along the way.

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Day 1Artistic Escape - Villa Borghese, Spanish Steps, Campidoglio

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$51

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$ 15

Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Villa Borghese

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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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.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Campidoglio

Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

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$51

Day 2Wildlife Encounter - Bioparco di Roma, Roman Forum

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$105

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$ 15

Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Bioparco di Roma

Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$54

24 - 29 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 - 11:30 AM

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$51

Day 3Time Traveler's Delight - Baths of Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

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$45

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$ 15

Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

13 - 20 min

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Circus Maximus

Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Spiritual Sojourn - Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Largo di Torre Argentina

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$0

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$ 15

Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 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.

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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Free

Day 5Divine Beauty - St. Peter's Basilica, Botanical Garden of Rome

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$15

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$ 15

Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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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

12 - 15 min

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Botanical Garden of Rome

7,000 plant species from around the world, plus fountains, a bamboo grove & a Japanese tea garden.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $291 In total

Activities & Food:$216

Transport:$75