4 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 Vatican Museums. Visit Pantheon and Piazza Navona for their historical value. 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 Palatine Hill, and get engrossed in the history at Musei Capitolini.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use 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. December in Rome sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.