Rome: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Rome?
- Most travelers spend 5 days in Rome
- Visiting Rome in 3 or 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Florence and the Amalfi Coast
How Many Days to Spend in Rome
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Recommended Itineraries for Rome
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome | Rome |
| Day 2 | Guided Tour of the Colosseum & City Bike Tour | Rome |
| Day 3 | Tour the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Boat Tour on the Tiber River | Rome |
| Day 4 | Art & Food in Rome | Rome |
| Day 5 | Depart Rome |
Discover historical and modern highlights of the Eternal City in this five-day tour. Hear stories of gladiators in Rome's ancient Colosseum, tour the iconic Pantheon, and visit the Vatican Museum to see the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Explore the Galleria Borghese to see works by Rafaello and Caravaggio, then stroll around the peaceful gardens of Villa Borghese. Enjoy a quiet cup of coffee in the Piazza Navona and unwind at night with a homemade Italian pizza and a glass of wine. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Venice & Florence
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Travel to Venice | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour & Afternoon Spritz Veneziano | Venice |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 4 | Train to Florence, Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 5 | Tour of Tuscany & Wine Tasting | Florence |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 7 | Train to Rome, Colosseum & Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 8 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Rome | Rome |
| Day 10 | Depart Rome |
Explore Italy's top cities and cultural sights on this 10-day trip. Start in colorful Venice to see the ornate Doge's Palace and enjoy a cruise on the Grand Canal. In Florence, see world-famous art by Renaissance masters like Michelangelo and Donatello, then go wine tasting in rural Tuscany. End your trip in Rome, where visits to the Sistine Chapel, bohemian Trastevere neighborhood, and mouth-watering pizza round out the perfect getaway. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Tuscany, Venice & the Amalfi Coast
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Travel to Venice | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour | Venice |
| Day 3 | Murano, Burano & Torcello Excursion | Venice |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 5 | Train to Florence, Afternoon Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to San Gimignano & Siena, Wine Tasting in the Chianti Classico | Florence |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 8 | Transfer to the Amalfi Coast, Positano Sunset Cruise | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 9 | Day Trip to Capri & Anacapri Day Tour | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 10 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 11 | Return to Rome, Afternoon Colosseum & Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 12 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 13 | Galleria Borghese, Free Afternoon in Rome | Rome |
| Day 14 | Depart Rome |
Spend two weeks delving into Italy's historical and cultural sites on this packed itinerary. Ride a gondola down Venice's Grand Canal and see art by Michelangelo and da Vinci in Florence. Explore Tuscany's medieval towns, then continue to the Amalfi Coast for ancient summer villas, limoncello, and seaside terraces. End in Rome to see the Vatican and explore eclectic neighborhoods. Read more
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