1 day in Rome Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): delve into the distant past at Colosseum, make a trip to Piazza Navona, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, then explore the ancient world of Pantheon, and finally admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Rome journey planning site.

If you are flying in from Australia, 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. June in Rome sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.