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 St. Peter's Basilica. Let the collections at Vatican Museums and Galleria Borghese capture your imagination. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, contemplate the long history of Colle del Gianicolo, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

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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. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.