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.

Vatican Necropolis and Colle Aventino will appeal to history buffs. Let the collections at Stanze di Raffaello and Galleria Borghese capture your imagination. Take a break from Rome with a short trip to Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica in Ostia Antica, about 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and make a trip to Cupola di San Pietro.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Rome tour itinerary planner .

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major airports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.