The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre located in the centre of Rome. Constructed in AD 80-90, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built and is now one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions.
The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are located in the center of Rome, and were the political and social hub of the Roman Empire. This historic site contains preserved ancient ruins of temples, basilicas, and courts that offer an insight into life in ancient Rome.
The Vatican Museums are the museums of the Vatican City, located around a courtyard and extending into a variety of exhibition spaces. The museums contain over 70,000 works of art that date back 2000 years up until the present day.
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world, and a popular spot for tourists to throw a coin into the water, which is believed to bring good luck. The fountain was completed in 1762, and is almost 26 metres high and 49 metres wide.
It is recommended for travelers to use a combination of walking and public transportation to get around Rome in a day. Rome's public transportation system includes buses, trams, and the metro, and costs €7 for a day ticket. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available, but can be pricey and time-consuming depending on traffic. Estimated travel time and costs between attractions are included in the itinerary above.
If you have more time, you can add visits to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Castel Sant'Angelo. If you have less time, you can subtract the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill from the itinerary. It is also recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, a refillable water bottle, and dress appropriately when visiting churches and religious sites.
Rome has two international airports, Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino(CIA). Fiumicino is the main airport with more international flights and is approximately 32km from the city center, while Ciampino is 13km southeast of central Rome and it is mostly used for budget airlines. Visitors can use the express train, bus or taxi to reach their final destination.