5 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Vatican Museums and Musei Capitolini. Your inner history buff will appreciate Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Get out of town with these interesting Rome side-trips: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the masterpieces at Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel back home.