3 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.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, and make a trip to Pantheon.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Rome sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major airports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. May in Rome sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.