7 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 some cultural insight at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Explore Rome's surroundings by going to Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums, contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Rome online trip builder.

If you are flying in from Belgium, 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 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.