8 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.

Let the collections at Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery capture your imagination. Trastevere and St. Peter's Basilica are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, get engrossed in the history at Capitoline Museums, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, and steep yourself in history at Colosseum.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Rome holiday planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. In February, daytime highs in Rome are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.