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Ancient wonders and la dolce vita

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Best timeApril to June and September to October
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Few cities can match Rome for sheer history. Stand inside the Colosseum where gladiators fought, walk the Roman Forum, and gaze up at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican Museums.

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But Rome is just as much about living well: espresso at a marble bar, gelato on the Spanish Steps, coins in the Trevi Fountain and long dinners of carbonara in the cobbled lanes of Trastevere.

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Rome Highlights

Four nights in the historic centre with guided Colosseum and Vatican tours and a hands-on pasta class.

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See & do

The best of Rome

Must-see

  1. ColosseumThe largest amphitheatre ever built, completed in 80 AD.
  2. Vatican CityThe world’s smallest country: St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
  3. Trevi FountainThrow a coin over your shoulder to guarantee a return to Rome.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Colosseum & Roman ForumA guided tour of the arena floor and the heart of the ancient city.
  2. 02
    Vatican Museums & Sistine ChapelEarly-entry tour before the crowds, finishing in St Peter’s Basilica.
  3. 03
    Pasta-making classLearn to make fettuccine and tiramisù with a Roman chef.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

April to June and September to October — warm, sunny and less crowded than the summer peak.

Climate. Mediterranean: hot, dry summers (30–35°C) and mild, wetter winters (8–14°C).

Travel info

Good to know

DARRome

Fly into Rome Fiumicino (FCO) via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. The Leonardo Express train reaches Termini station in 32 minutes.

Nearest airport
Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Italian; English in tourist areas
Time zone
Central European Time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Visa
Part of the Schengen Area. Many nationalities need a Schengen visa — apply 4–8 weeks before travel. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
Good to know
Cover shoulders and knees to enter churches, including St Peter’s.

Questions

Before you go to Rome

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We know Rome well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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Do I need to book the Vatican in advance?
Yes — tickets sell out weeks ahead in high season. All our Rome packages include pre-booked, guided entry.
Can I combine Rome with other cities?
Fast trains reach Florence in 1.5 hours and Venice in under 4 — ask us for a tailor-made Italy trip.

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