Ancient Rome & vatican City
“6 nights in Rome, Italy — Settle into the Old Town base and ease in with the walkable historic core at golden hour.”
6 nights in Rome, Italy, mapped out day by day through Rome — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Machiya townhouse, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,700
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & the Baroque Heart
Check in to the Machiya townhouse in Old TownCoffee and pastry at Barnum CaféVisit the PantheonSee Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Bernini's Elephant out frontAperitivo stroll through Piazza Navona - 2
Ancient Rome
Early timed entry to the ColosseumExplore the Roman ForumClimb Palatine HillRelax in the Farnese Gardens on the PalatineEvening drinks in Monti wine bars - 3
Vatican City
Early entry to the Vatican MuseumsMarvel at the Sistine ChapelVisit St. Peter's BasilicaWalk to Castel Sant'Angelo along the riverSunset from Ponte Sant'Angelo - 4
Underground Rome
Tour the Rome Catacombs on the Appian WayVisit the Capuchin Crypts (bone chapels)See Santa Maria MaggioreCocktails at Drink Kong in Monti - 5
Fountains, Steps & Squares
Toss a coin at the Trevi FountainShop along Via del CorsoClimb the Spanish StepsBrowse the market at Campo de' FioriEvening aperitivo at Freni e Frizioni in Trastevere - 6
Trastevere Wander
Breakfast then explore Trastevere's cobbled lanesLunch at a Trastevere trattoriaRevisit a favorite piazza for gelatoFarewell dinner and evening in Trastevere - 7
Departure
Final espresso near the PantheonCheck out of the Old Town stayTransfer to Fiumicino AirportReturn flight to AMS
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Arrival & the Baroque Heart
Settle into the Old Town base and ease in with the walkable historic core at golden hour. Check in to the Machiya townhouse in Old Town and Coffee and pastry at Barnum Café.
- Flights
- €578
- Stay
- €1,122
- Per night
- €283
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Ancient Rome
A full day in the archaeological zone, timed to enter the Colosseum early. Early timed entry to the Colosseum and Explore the Roman Forum.
Vatican City
Opening-time Vatican run, then the basilica and riverside fortress next door. Early entry to the Vatican Museums and Marvel at the Sistine Chapel.
Underground Rome
The somber, atmospheric side of the city, ending with a lively aperitivo. Tour the Rome Catacombs on the Appian Way and Visit the Capuchin Crypts (bone chapels).
Fountains, Steps & Squares
A leisurely on-foot loop through Rome's most iconic piazzas and shopping street. Toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain and Shop along Via del Corso.
Trastevere Wander
Slow morning and a deep dive into Trastevere's lanes before the final evening. Breakfast then explore Trastevere's cobbled lanes and Lunch at a Trastevere trattoria.
Departure
Last espresso and transfer to the airport for the flight home. Final espresso near the Pantheon and Check out of the Old Town stay.
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