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Detailed Itineraries

Whether you have 24 hours or a full week, here is how to master the city from our hub in Regola.

Itinerario Gaya

Our signature arrival day route, named in honor of Spanish master painter Ramón Gaya who lived and painted in this very apartment.

1. Airport Taxi

Take an official airport taxi straight to Piazza Farnese.

2. Arrival & Refreshment

Turn on the air conditioning and stock the fridge with cold beers from Johnny's Off License.

3. Historic Center Stroll

Stroll from Piazza Navona to the Church of Saint Louis of the French, then to the Basilica of Saint Augustine, on to the Pantheon, and ending at the Trevi Fountain.

4. Dinner at Piccolo Buco

Eat delicious artisan pizza at Piccolo Buco.

5. Nightcap at Il Vinaietto

Stop at historic wine bar Il Vinaietto on the way home.

The "Roman Blitz" (1 Day)

Morning: The Empire

Taxi to the Colosseum for an external view, then walk through the Roman Forum.

Lunch: Ruma Bottega

Located at Via di Parione. Incredible buffalo mozzarella boards and lasagna, just steps from the pad.

Afternoon: The "Centro" Stroll

Walk to Piazza Navona. Grab a classic supplì at I Supplì dei Coronari and visit the Pantheon.

The "Holy & Ancient" (2 Days)

Day 1: The Caesars

Morning interior tour of the Colosseum. Dinner at Seu Pizza Illuminati in Trastevere.

Day 2: The Popes

Early entry (8:00 AM) to the Vatican Museums. Lunch at Trapizzino near Piazza Risorgimento.

The "Classic weekend" (3 Days)

Follow the 2-day plan, then add:

Day 3: Masterpieces & Leisure

Morning at Galleria Borghese (book 2 months out). Afternoon shopping on Via Condotti and a sunset view from Janiculum Hill.

The "Escapist" (5 Days)

Our favorite way to see Rome. Beyond the classics:

Day 4: The Appian Way

Rent e-bikes at the Appia Antica Service Center. Ride past ancient tombs and aqueducts.

Day 5: Hidden Gems

Visit the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj for mind-blowing opulence without the crowds. Farewell dinner at Armando al Pantheon.

The Caravaggio Pilgrimage (1 Day)

A curated walking route dedicated to the master of chiaroscuro across central Rome:

1. Basilica di Sant’Agostino

Visit the Cavalletti Chapel to see the revolutionary Madonna di Loreto (Madonna dei Pellegrini) with its barefoot Madonna and dirt-soled pilgrims.

2. Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi

Steps away in the Contarelli Chapel, view the complete Saint Matthew cycle: The Calling, Inspiration, and Martyrdom of Saint Matthew (bring coins for the lighting box).

3. Galleria Doria Pamphilj

Stroll to Via del Corso to admire Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Penitent Magdalene, and John the Baptist inside a breathtaking private palace.

4. Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica - Palazzo Barberini

Head to Palazzo Barberini for the dramatic intensity of Judith Beheading Holofernes, Narcissus, and Saint Francis in Meditation.

5. Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria del Popolo

Walk to Piazza del Popolo for the Cerasi Chapel to see The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and The Conversion on the Way to Damascus.

6. Casa di Caravaggio & Lena's Doorstep

Finish in Campo Marzio at Vicolo del Divino Amore where Caravaggio lived and worked (and cut a hole in the ceiling). Just down the street near Via dei Prefetti is the home of his muse Maddalena Antognetti, whose doorstep inspired Madonna di Loreto.

Pro Tip: If attractions are sold out, check for tours in other languages (especially Spanish). It's a "backdoor" to tickets that are otherwise impossible to find.
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