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🏛️ Destination analysis
Rome , "the Eternal City," is an open-air museum of ancient ruins, Baroque churches, lively piazzas, and hearty cuisine. 
✅ Best time to visit : spring (April–June) or autumn (September–October) to avoid the sweltering heat and summer crowds. 
🚇 Transportation : Walk (everything is fairly close), supplemented by the metro (€1.50/trip) or bus. For 4 days, the 72-hour Roma Pass (€52) is cost-effective and includes transportation and museums.
📆 Day by Day Itinerary
DAY 1 – Ancient Rome and First Flavors
🌅 Morning (9am–12pm)
    • Main activity : Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (combined ticket) 
Immerse yourself in Imperial Rome by exploring its legendary ruins. 
⏳ Duration: 3 hours 
💶 Cost: ~€16 (included in Roma Pass) 
🔎 Top tip: book your time slot online to avoid the queues.
🍽️ Lunch (12–1:30 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Taverna dei Fori Imperiali (traditional pasta) 
💶 Budget: ~€20–30 
👉 Alternative: sandwich and suppli' at Pane e Salame (~€10–12)
☀️ Afternoon (1:30–5 p.m.)
    • Main activity : Piazza Venezia + Pantheon + Piazza Navona (walk and self-guided tour) 
🚶 Journey time: 10 min on foot 
⏳ Duration: 3 hours 
💶 Cost: free
🌆 End of day (5 p.m.–8 p.m.)
    • Relaxing activity : stroll along Via del Corso (shopping, homemade ice cream at Giolitti ) 
🚶 Travel time: 5–10 min on foot
🍽️ Dinner (8 p.m.–10 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Trattoria da Enzo al 29 (authentic Roman cuisine, Trastevere district) 
✨ Atmosphere: friendly, wooden tables, local atmosphere 
💶 Budget: ~€30–40
🌙 Evening (optional)
    • Romantic stroll along the Tiber, illuminated Sant'Angelo Bridge
☔ Plan B (bad weather) : visit the Capitole Museum (€15)
📊 Practical information for the day: 
💶 Estimated budget: ~90–110 € 
📏 Distance covered: ~7–8 km 
🚌 Travel time: ~30 min 
😌 Fatigue: moderate
DAY 2 – Vatican City and Treats
🌅 Morning (9am–12pm)
    • Main activity : Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel 
⏳ Duration: 3 hours 
💶 Cost: ~€20–25 (online booking recommended) 
🔎 Practical tip: shoulder/hair covering required, arrive early for fewer crowds.
🍽️ Lunch (12–1:30 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Ristorante Arlu (next to the Vatican, homemade ravioli) 
💶 Budget: ~€25–30 
👉 Alternative: pizza al taglio at Bonci Pizzarium (~€15)
☀️ Afternoon (1:30–5 p.m.)
    • Main activity : St. Peter's Basilica and climb to the dome (panoramic view) 
🚶 Journey time: 5 min 
⏳ Duration: 2h 
💶 Cost: ~10 €
        ◦ Then walk to Castel Sant'Angelo (exterior, photo, ~1h)
🌆 End of day (5 p.m.–8 p.m.)
    • Walk in Borgo Pio and typical aperitivo (glass of wine and appetizers, ~10 €)
🍽️ Dinner (8 p.m.–10 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Osteria delle Coppelle (refined dishes, revisited Roman cuisine) 
✨ Ambiance: elegant but relaxed 
💶 Budget: ~€35–40
🌙 Evening (optional) : Baroque concert at the Sant'Agnese in Agone church (~20 €)
☔ Plan B : visit to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery (€13)
📊 Practical information for the day: 
💶 Estimated budget: ~110–130 € 
📏 Distance covered: ~6–7 km 
🚌 Travel time: ~40 min 
😌 Fatigue: moderate to high
DAY 3 – Baroque and Trastevere
🌅 Morning (9am–12pm)
    • Main activity : Spanish Steps + Trevi Fountain + Quirinale 
⏳ Duration: 3 hours 
💶 Cost: free 
🔎 Top tip: throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return!
🍽️ Lunch (12–1:30 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Hostaria Romana (cacio e pepe, carbonara) 
💶 Budget: ~25–30 € 
👉 Alternative: focaccia and supplement at Trapizzino (~12 €)
☀️ Afternoon (1:30–5 p.m.)
    • Main activity : Walk and visit of Santa Maria in Trastevere + picturesque alleys 
🚶 Journey time: 20 min (bus possible) 
⏳ Duration: 3h 
💶 Cost: free
🌆 End of day (5 p.m.–8 p.m.)
    • Wine and cheese tasting at La Prosciutteria in Trastevere (~€15–20)
🍽️ Dinner (8 p.m.–10 p.m.)
    • Recommended Restaurant : Tonnarello (Hearty Roman Pasta) 
✨ Atmosphere: Lively and Authentic 
💶 Budget: ~€30–35
🌙 Evening (optional) : drink in a cocktail bar in Trastevere
☔ Plan B : art house cinema (original version with subtitles) at Nuovo Olimpia
📊 Practical information for the day: 
💶 Estimated budget: ~90–110 € 
📏 Distance covered: ~8 km 
🚌 Travel time: ~30–40 min 
😌 Fatigue: moderate
DAY 4 – Local Culture and Last Bites
🌅 Morning (9am–12pm)
    • Main activity : Campo de' Fiori market + discovery of local products 
⏳ Duration: 2–3 hours 
💶 Cost: depending on purchases (~€10–20) 
🔎 Practical tip: ideal for bringing back olive oil, pasta or cheese
🍽️ Lunch (12–1:30 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Forno Campo de' Fiori (pizza bianca and focaccia) 
💶 Budget: ~€15–20 
👉 Alternative: terrace on Piazza Farnese (~€20)
☀️ Afternoon (1:30–5 p.m.)
    • Main activity : free walk in the Jewish Ghetto and its alleys, visit of the Synagogue (if interested) 
🚶 Journey time: 10 min 
⏳ Duration: 3h 
💶 Cost: ~11 € (Synagogue)
🌆 End of day (5 p.m.–8 p.m.)
    • Souvenir shopping on Via del Governo Vecchio and last aperitivo (~10 €)
🍽️ Dinner (8 p.m.–10 p.m.)
    • Recommended restaurant : Armando al Pantheon (classic trattoria) 
✨ Ambience: elegant, traditional 
💶 Budget: ~€40
🌙 Evening (optional) : night walk at the illuminated Colosseum (souvenir photo)
☔ Plan B : visit to Palazzo Barberini (€12)
📊 Practical information for the day: 
💶 Estimated budget: ~90–110 € 
📏 Distance covered: ~7 km 
🚌 Travel time: ~30 min 
😌 Fatigue: low to moderate
💡 General advice for the stay
✅ Reservations to be made in advance : Colosseum, Vatican, Baroque concert 
✅ Useful maps : Roma Pass 72h or Omnia Card 
✅ Applications : Google Maps, Rome2Rio, TheFork (restaurants), Moovit (bus/metro) 
✅ Bag to bring (depending on the season) : bottle of water, scarf for churches, sunscreen, light umbrella
🎯 Adaptations according to profile :
    • For more history, add a guided tour of the Forum (~€25)
    • For more gastronomy, pasta workshop or wine tasting (~50–70 €)
⚠️ Points of attention :
    • Beware of pickpockets (metro and tourist spots)
    • Possible closures on Mondays (museums)
    • Respect the dress code in churches