DAY 1
Why visit
- Iconic symbol of Imperial Rome
- One of the most visited tourist attractions in Rome and the World
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Photo: Dixon Dixon
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Photo: ricks06
Why visit
- Center of the ancient world
- One of the most ancient parts of the city
- A great history lesson
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Photo: HarshLight
Take a walk to Piazza Venezia
Why visit
- Focal point of modern Rome
- Imposing monument of Italian Unification
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Photo: ale3andro
Why visit
- Spectacular view of Rome
- Imposing memorial building
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Photo: Paul Robert Lloyd
Why visit
- The world's largest unreinforced concrete dome
- One of the best preserved Roman buildings
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Photo: Mr G's Travels
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Photo: khoogheem
Why visit
- Rome's most beloved Rococo monument
- A well-known symbol of Rome
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Photo: tomkellyphoto
DAY 2
Why visit
- Largest Christian church in the world
- Sublime view of the city
- Home to Michelangelo's Pieta
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Photo: ChrisYunker
Why visit
- One of the best known squares in the world
- Impressive design of Bernini
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Photo: ChrisYunker
Why visit
- One of the most known museums in the world
- Fabulous collection
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Photo: Dave Hamster
Take a walk to Castel Sant’ Angelo
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Photo: asw909
Why visit
- One of the most beautiful squares in Rome
- Great place for people watching
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Photo: indianadinos
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Photo: Sally Anderson1
Why visit
- Charming and eclectic neighborhood
- A collection of hidden gems
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Photo: Rubbbens
DAY 3
Why visit
- Houses the unique twin churches
- Rome's elegant public living room
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Photo: antmoose
Why visit
- Perfect example of Roman art
- Houses great artworks of Renaissance masters
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Photo: dawvon
Why visit
- Lovely gardens with pretty lakes and beautiful fountains
- Calm and relaxing atmosphere
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Photo: MattP33
Why visit
- Incredible art selection
- One of Rome's richest private collections
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Photo: peng-
Take Bus H from Termini to Piazza Monte Savello (Direction: Dei Capesso)
Take a walk to Tiber Island
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Photo: jimforest
Why visit
- Neighborhood with a unique character
- Romantic area
- Narrow cobble stone streets
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Photo: nmatiny
Why visit
- One of the oldest churches in Rome
- Spectacular inside and out
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Photo: wsifrancis
DAY 4
Change to local blue Cotral bus to Tivoli Center (Direction: Tivoli)
Why visit
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Beautiful example of an Italian Renaissance garden
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Photo: computerjoe
Lunch time
Take a walk from Termini metro station via Via Torino
Why visit
- One of Rome's greatest basilicas
- Interesting mixture of architectural styles
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Photo: fidelramos
Take Bus nr 60 from Via Nazionale to Piazza Venezia
Take a walk to Capitoline Museums - 45’ in all
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Photo: dvdbramhall
DAY 5
Change to the train from Piramide station to Ostia Antica station (Direction: Lido) - 45’ in all
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Photo: claud334
Lunch time
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Photo: SevenWafflz