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Discovering Rome in 3 Days

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Day 1: Vatican Wonders

Rome, Italy

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Pasticceria Valzani

Start your day with a delicious Italian breakfast of freshly baked pastries and coffee.
Walk 10 minutes from your accommodation.
€5, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Explore St. Peter's Basilica

Marvel at the grandeur of this Renaissance church, home to famous artworks like Michelangelo's Pieta.
Walk 15 minutes to Vatican City.
€0 (entry is free), 2 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at La Zanzara

Enjoy a traditional Roman meal at this charming restaurant near the Vatican.
Walk 20 minutes or take a short bus ride.
€20, 1.5 hours

2:00 PM

Visit the Vatican Museums

Explore the vast collection of art and treasures, including the iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Walk 5 minutes.
€17, 3 hours

5:30 PM

Dinner at Il Matriciano

Indulge in classic Roman cuisine at this cosy restaurant.
Walk 15 minutes or take a short taxi ride.
€25, 2 hours
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Day 2: Ancient Rome Exploration

Rome, Italy

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria

Savour freshly baked pastries and cappuccino at this popular cafe.
Walk 10 minutes from your accommodation.
€6, 1 hour

10:30 AM

Visit the Colosseum

Step back in time at this ancient amphitheatre, a symbol of Roman engineering and entertainment.
Walk 20 minutes or take the metro.
€16, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Armando al Pantheon

Enjoy a sumptuous meal near the Pantheon, known for its delicious Roman dishes.
Walk 25 minutes.
€30, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Explore the Roman Forum

Stroll through the ruins of ancient government buildings, temples, and arches.
Walk 10 minutes.
€12, 2 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at La Tavernaccia

Relish authentic Roman flavours at this family-run trattoria.
Walk 15 minutes.
€20, 2 hours
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Day 3: Modern Rome Delights

Rome, Italy

8:30 AM

Breakfast at Regoli

Start your day with delectable pastries at this historic bakery.
Walk 15 minutes from your accommodation.
€4, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore Villa Borghese Gardens

Relax in the lush greenery of this park and visit the Borghese Gallery for art lovers.
Walk 30 minutes or take a bus.
€13, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Pizzeria da Baffetto

Taste authentic Roman pizza at this popular pizzeria near Campo de' Fiori.
Walk 20 minutes.
€10, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Shop on Via del Corso

Indulge in some retail therapy on Rome's main shopping street lined with boutiques and stores.
Walk 10 minutes.
Variable, 2 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at Da Enzo al 29

End your Roman adventure with delicious Roman-Jewish cuisine at this cosy trattoria.
Walk 15 minutes.
€25, 2 hours
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