11 days in Rome Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get outdoors at Sabbianera Super Beach and Monte Soratte. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Palatine Hill and Colosseum. Venture out of the city with trips to Tivoli (Villa d'Este & Villa Adriana), Giardino del lago (in Anguillara Sabazia) and Vivere Outdoor (in Cisterna di Latina). There's much more to do: examine the collection at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Borghese Gallery, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and wander the streets of Trastevere.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rome holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 15°C.