11 days in Rome & Madrid Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and Vatican Museums. Escape the urban bustle at Sabbianera Super Beach and V Lounge Beach Club. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Piazza Navona, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, and delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.

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Los Angeles, USA to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Rome is 9 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Get a sense of the local culture at Prado National Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid. Get in touch with nature at Tours Of Madrid and Faunia. Take a break from Madrid with a short trip to Catedral Primada in Toledo, about 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: stroll around Parque del Retiro, don't miss a visit to Plaza Mayor, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

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Fly from Rome to Madrid in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.