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4 Days in Rome: A Journey through History and Culture

Jacki DiGrazia

Jacki DiGrazia

21 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Rome, exploring ancient ruins, magnificent basilicas, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$214

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$ 4

Obicà
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
1 - 2 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
10:00 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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La Locanda di Pietro
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
4 - 5 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$56
4 - 5 min

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Osteria delle Commari
Osteria delle Commari, un luogo dove gustare pietanze tipiche del Lazio, con un tocco creativo e innovativo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2
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$198

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$ 7

Merulana Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
8 - 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Mouth of Truth
Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 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.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Armando al Pantheon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
5:25 PM - 6:25 PM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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La Salumeria
6:55 PM - 8:25 PM
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$58
3 - 4 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
8:25 PM - 8:55 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
9:25 PM - 10:25 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$275

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$ 7

Tram Depot
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
8 - 10 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$23
11 - 14 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$48
9 - 14 min

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La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$62
5 - 8 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$43
8 - 12 min

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Da Milvio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 4
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$205

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$ 7

Tonnarello
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
1 - 2 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$43
7 - 10 min

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La Cabana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Il Brigantino
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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$62

Budget breakdown: $915 In total

Activities & Food:$891
Transport:$24