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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Vatican Museums and Colosseum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Sistine Chapel, explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, and make a trip to Roman Forum.

To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Rome online holiday 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. In August, daytime highs in Rome are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.