Rome in three days with a market lunch in Testaccio — 3 days in Rome
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🏛️ Rome · 3 days

Rome in three days with a market lunch in Testaccio

The Colosseum, the Vatican, and long dinners in Trastevere. 3-day Rome trip for 2 people: Colosseum (named, timed ticket), Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Capitoline Museums. Stay at Hotel Santa Chiara. About $1,987 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$190
Activities$34
Flights$3,140
History & culture$130
Lodging$480
About $1,987 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$3,974 estimated

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Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Colosseum (named, timed ticket). After that: Palatine Hill and Roman Forum; Capitoline Museums; Dinner in Monti. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningColosseum (named, timed ticket)Planning estimate for Colosseum (named, 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
  • AfternoonPalatine Hill and Roman ForumPlanning estimate for Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. 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
  • EveningCapitoline MuseumsPlanning estimate for Capitoline Museums. 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 MontiPlanning estimate for Dinner in Monti. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$80Book 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. After that: St. Peter's dome climb; Trastevere evening. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningVatican Museums and Sistine ChapelPlanning estimate for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. 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 dome climbPlanning estimate for St. Peter's dome climb. 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
  • EveningTrastevere eveningPlanning estimate for Trastevere evening. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$80Book 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 3 2026-12-29

Start with Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps. After that: Mercato Testaccio lunch. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningPantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish StepsPlanning estimate for Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps. 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
  • AfternoonMercato Testaccio lunchPlanning estimate for Mercato Testaccio lunch. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$30

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