Three Rome days: ancient Rome, the Vatican, and the Appian Way — 3 days in Rome
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Three Rome days: ancient Rome, the Vatican, and the Appian Way

The Colosseum, the Vatican, and long dinners in Trastevere. 3-day Rome trip for 2 people: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine (timed ticket), Altar of the Fatherland and Capitoline Hill, Dinner in Trastevere. Stay at Hotel Santa Chiara. About $1,995 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Restaurants$90
Activities$60
Flights$3,140
History & culture$220
Lodging$480
About $1,995 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$3,990 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Colosseum, Forum and Palatine (timed ticket). After that: Altar of the Fatherland and Capitoline Hill; Dinner in Trastevere. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningColosseum, Forum and Palatine (timed ticket)Planning estimate for Colosseum, Forum and Palatine (timed ticket). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$40Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonAltar of the Fatherland and Capitoline HillPlanning estimate for Altar of the Fatherland and Capitoline Hill. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$30Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • EveningDinner in TrasteverePlanning estimate for Dinner in Trastevere. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$90Book on OpenTableWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightHotel Santa ChiaraOne standard room at Hotel Santa Chiara. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$240Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 2 2026-12-28

Start with Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (early slot). After that: St. Peter's Basilica; Castel Sant'Angelo; Pantheon and Trevi Fountain walk. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningVatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (early slot)Planning estimate for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (early slot). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonSt. Peter's BasilicaPlanning estimate for St. Peter's Basilica. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • EveningCastel Sant'AngeloPlanning estimate for Castel Sant'Angelo. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$36Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • EveningPantheon and Trevi Fountain walkPlanning estimate for Pantheon and Trevi Fountain walk. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$10Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightHotel Santa ChiaraOne standard room at Hotel Santa Chiara. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$240Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Appian Way bike ride. After that: Catacombs of San Callisto; Borghese Gallery (booking required). The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningAppian Way bike ridePlanning estimate for Appian Way bike ride. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$60Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonCatacombs of San CallistoPlanning estimate for Catacombs of San Callisto. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$20Book on catacombesancallisto.itWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • EveningBorghese Gallery (booking required)Planning estimate for Borghese Gallery (booking required). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$34Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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