What your quote can include
- Round-trip flightsFrom your home airport in the US
- 4 nights of lodgingTrastevere or Prati
- Airport transfersArranged to match your flight times
- Tours & reservationsFor the activities in this plan
- Your day-by-day planPlus a book-ahead checklist
Pick only what you need. Each part is quoted with current prices before anything is booked.
Trip overview
Rome's highlights with breathing room, Bernini at the Borghese and the gardens of Tivoli. When to go: April–June and September–October are ideal, with warm days and long evenings. For seasonal details, see our best time to visit Rome guide.
- Suggested base
- Trastevere or Prati
- Fly into
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
- Trip style
- Culture & day trip
Day-by-day itinerary
A sample plan. We adjust the days, pace and activities to fit your trip.
Historic center
Ease in with piazzas and fountains.
- Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The best-preserved building of ancient Rome, with a timed entry fee, near the Baroque fountains of Piazza Navona.
- Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Visit Trevi early morning or late evening for fewer crowds, then walk to the Spanish Steps. Sitting on the steps is prohibited.
Ancient Rome
Forum and a sunset keyhole view.
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The core of ancient Rome on one combined ticket. Book timed entry on the official site well ahead, and go early to beat the heat.
- Aventine Hill and the Orange Garden. A quiet hill with a famous keyhole view of St. Peter's dome and a terrace garden at sunset.
Vatican
Museums and the dome climb.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Raphael's Rooms, the map gallery and Michelangelo's ceiling. Book timed tickets on the official Vatican site. Closed on most Sundays (open free on the last Sunday of the month) and on Catholic holidays.
- St. Peter's Basilica and dome climb. Free entry to Christendom's largest church; dress code covers shoulders and knees. Climb the dome for a view over Rome.
Borghese and pasta
Art and a hands-on class.
- Borghese Gallery and gardens. Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings in a villa set in a park. Reservations are required for timed entry.
- Pasta-making class. Learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisù with a local chef.
Tivoli
Villa d'Este's fountains and Hadrian's Villa.
- Day trip to Tivoli. The fountains of Villa d'Este and the ruins of Hadrian's Villa, two UNESCO sites east of Rome.
Choose your comfort level
The same itinerary works at different budgets. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it for your dates.
Essential
- A comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star hotel
- Economy flights at sensible times
- Shared airport transfers
- The plan's must-do tours, the rest at your own pace
Area to consider: Monti
Choose EssentialSignature
- A 4-star hotel in a well-located area
- Economy or premium economy, best-timed flights
- Private airport transfers
- Guided tours and reservations for the key days
Area to consider: Centro Storico (near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona)
Choose SignatureLuxury
- A 5-star hotel, with room upgrades where available
- Premium cabins where available
- Private transfers and guides
- Spa, dining and special-occasion reservations
Area to consider: Centro Storico (near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona)
Choose LuxuryPrices depend on your dates, departure city and hotel, so we quote each comfort level on request. You can mix and match, for example a Signature hotel with Essential transfers.
Where to stay
Trastevere
Cobbled lanes, ivy-covered buildings and lively trattorias across the river. Great for evenings.
Prati (near the Vatican)
Elegant, calmer streets close to the Vatican with good transport and dining.
Book these ahead
These parts of the trip need reservations or timed tickets that can sell out:
- Pantheon and Piazza Navona
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Borghese Gallery and gardens
Pricing and policies, up front
Your quote shows the total trip price, per person and for your group, with taxes and the mandatory fees we can see included. Anything paid separately, such as some resort fees collected at check-in, local tourist taxes or checked bags on some fares, is listed clearly.
Many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators offer a deposit with the balance due before departure. Options vary by supplier, and we confirm them before you book.
Policies depend on the supplier and fare. We tell you the exact cancellation deadlines and any fees in writing before you commit.
Fares and rates change until they're booked. Some suppliers let us hold a rate briefly and many airfares can't be held, so we'll tell you what's possible for your trip.
You pay the travel provider directly, and RoamPlanned never takes payment for travel. How booking works.
Similar trips
Prefer a different pace? Try the 3-Day Rome Itinerary: Colosseum, Vatican & Trevi, read the full Rome travel guide, or build your own Rome plan.
