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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Colosseum and Vatican Museums. Let the collections at Galleria Borghese and Musei Capitolini capture your imagination. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, tour the pleasant surroundings at Colle del Gianicolo, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Rome trip planning app.

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, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.