Spring and early autumn tend to offer more pleasant temperatures for walking among Rome's archaeological sites, squares and historic neighborhoods.
ITALY · HERITAGE + HISTORY
ITALY — COLISEUM
Enter the monumental stage of the Roman Empire.
DURATION5 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEHeritage + History
COUNTRYItaly
THE JOURNEY
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Rome
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Colosseum
2Roman Forum
3Palatine
4Pantheon
5Piazza Navona
6Trevi Fountain
From the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain, few places allow you to walk through so many centuries of history in a single day.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Rome
Arrival in Rome and initial walk through the historic center, among squares, cafes and ruins that appear throughout the city.
DAY 2
Ancient Rome and Colosseum
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a day dedicated to the political and monumental heart of ancient Rome.
DAY 3
Imperial and archaeological Rome
Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain reveal Baroque and Renaissance Rome in an easy-to-walk sequence.
DAY 4
Historic Rome at its leisure
Day to the Vatican or neighborhoods like Trastevere, combining art, local life and Roman gastronomy.
DAY 5
Closing in Rome
Last morning to revisit a favorite neighborhood or enjoy the city before departure.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Rome brings together empire, Christianity, baroque squares, fountains, gastronomy and ruins that appear in layers throughout the city.
YOUR WAY
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