5 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.

Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica are in your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura. Step out of Rome with an excursion to Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica in Ostia Antica--about 42 minutes away. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro, and delve into the distant past at Pantheon.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Rome visit planner.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in September, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.