6 Days in Rome: Eternal City
Rome, Italy

6 Days in Rome: Eternal City

6 Days•History & Culture•$100-200 per day
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Overview

Rome is an open-air museum with layers of history at every corner. This 6-day itinerary covers ancient sites, Vatican treasures, and charming neighborhoods.

Best Time to Visit
April-June or September-October
Daily Budget
$100-200 per day
Duration
6 Days

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Trip Highlights

Colosseum and Roman Forum
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
Trastevere neighborhood
Authentic Roman cuisine

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Ancient Rome

Activities:

  • Colosseum tour
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill
  • Capitoline Museums
  • Piazza Venezia
💡 Tip:
Book Colosseum skip-the-line tickets. Arrive early to avoid crowds.
📍 Book Activities:
GetYourGuideColosseum Skip the Line
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Day 2

Vatican City

Activities:

  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Castel Sant'Angelo
💡 Tip:
Vatican Museums huge. Focus on highlights. Dress modestly (covered shoulders/knees).
📍 Book Activities:
GetYourGuideVatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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Day 3

Centro Storico

Activities:

  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish Steps
  • Via del Corso shopping
  • Piazza del Popolo
💡 Tip:
Throw coin in Trevi Fountain. Best early morning or late evening.
📍 Book Activities:
GetYourGuideRome Walking Tour
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Day 4

Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto

Activities:

  • Villa Borghese gardens
  • Borghese Gallery
  • Jewish Ghetto
  • Teatro di Marcello
  • Trastevere evening
  • Santa Maria in Trastevere
💡 Tip:
Borghese Gallery requires advance booking. Limited entry.
📍 Book Activities:
GetYourGuideBorghese Gallery Tickets
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Day 5

Day Trip Options

Activities:

  • Option 1: Pompeii and Amalfi Coast
  • Option 2: Florence day trip
  • Option 3: Tivoli (Villa d'Este & Hadrian's Villa)
  • Evening back in Rome
💡 Tip:
Pompeii full day trip. Early start essential.
📍 Book Activities:
GetYourGuidePompeii Day Trip from Rome
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Day 6

Last Day & Departure

Activities:

  • Campo de' Fiori market
  • Via Appia Antica
  • Catacombs
  • Last gelato
  • Shopping for souvenirs
  • Airport transfer
💡 Tip:
Markets best in morning. Campo de' Fiori lively atmosphere.
📍 Book Activities:
GetYourGuideRome Airport Transfer

Where to Stay

Trastevere

Charming, restaurants, nightlife

$80-200/night
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Centro Storico

Walking distance to everything

$100-250/night
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Must-Try Food

Cacio e pepe
Carbonara
Supplì
Gelato
Pizza al taglio

Getting Around

Most attractions walkable. Metro for longer distances. Buy Roma Pass for transport + museums.

Packing List

Walking shoes
Modest clothing for churches
Day bag
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Light scarf

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