In the first part of this 6-day Rome itinerary, I shared tips on which cultural and historical sights you can see without paying an entry fee, some fun facts, and great places to eat. In Part 2 (Day 2), I explored the bohemian Trastevere district, the Vatican, and plenty of delicious food and wine. Day 3 was all about relaxed wandering through Rome’s charming streets and visiting three major landmarks. On Day 4, which happened to be my birthday, I gave myself some extra time for self-care, while the rest of our group enjoyed a long, indulgent breakfast at our apartment.

Day 5 was all about Villa Borghese and a picnic in the park.

Day 6 was about packing up, but not before making the most of our last few hours with a bit more sightseeing and a final shopping spree.

Bags Stored Safe in Lockers

First task of the day: find a place to store our luggage. Luckily, just around the corner we found Store Your Luggage Rome, and with that sorted, we were free to start our final stroll through the Eternal City.

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An Underrated Cathedral – Santa Maria sopra Minerva

Just outside the church stands an obelisk on the back of an elephant, a whimsical sculpture by the famed Bernini. You can’t miss it if you’re heading toward the Pantheon. The church’s name means “Saint Mary above Minerva” because it was built atop the ruins of a temple to the Egyptian goddess Isis—known to the Romans as Minerva. Inside lies the tomb of Saint Catherine of Siena, one of Rome’s patron saints. From the outside, it doesn’t look especially grand, but the stained glass windows and Michelangelo statue inside tell a different story.

Toy Shopping for Grown-Ups – Legami Boutique

On the way to the Pantheon, we wandered into Legami, a shop full of quirky gifts and clever toys for both kids and adults. I wasn’t planning to buy anything—yet walked out with several finds. It was that good.

Final Cultural Stop: Chiostro del Bramante and its colorful Flowers exhibition

We wrapped up our Roman journey with a visit to Chiostro del Bramante, a beautiful and tranquil museum just steps away from the crowds. The current exhibition is a multi-sensory experience featuring paintings, herbariums, kinetic installations, calming music, and even soothing scents. It’s the kind of place you want to enjoy slowly. You can visit the exhibition until September 14, 2025. Expect to spend 30 to 60 minutes inside, and if you relax with a coffee in the colorful courtyard café (highly recommended), add another half hour.

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Aperol, Pizza, and Goodbye for Now

To end our Roman adventure, we grabbed a quick Aperol Spritz and a slice of pizza at a touristy spot near Piazza Navona, picked up our bags, and headed to the airport.

The airport itself didn’t impress—limited food, few shops, and nowhere to sit near the gates—but we toasted our trip with a cold Italian beer and flew home full of memories from six unforgettable days in Rome.

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