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.

Head to Via Condotti and Porta Portesefor some retail therapy. Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and explore the world behind art at Sistine Chapel.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Rome day trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Cyprus, 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 August, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.