3 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 Colosseum and Pantheon. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Vatican Museums and Palatine Hill. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Trastevere, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, make a trip to Roman Forum, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Rome online sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, 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. May in Rome sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.