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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Colosseum and Pantheon. Get outdoors at Riserva Naturale Monte Soratte and V Lounge Beach Club. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, delve into the distant past at Forum of Augustus, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rome trip 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. In December, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.