Explore the Best of Rome: 3-Day Classic Italy Itinerary

Day 1: Ancient Rome

Rome, Italy on May 31, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Roscioli Caffè

Start your day with a traditional Italian breakfast of espresso and fresh cornetti at Roscioli Caffè, open from 7am to 8pm, located near Campo de' Fiori.
EUR10, 0h30m

9:00am

Colosseum Visit

Explore the iconic Colosseum, the ancient Roman amphitheater, open from 8:30am to 7:00pm. Booking tickets online in advance is recommended to skip lines.
EUR18, 2h

11:30am

Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill archaeological sites, which share the ticket with the Colosseum, to see the heart of ancient Rome's political and social life.
Included in Colosseum ticket, 2h

1:30pm

Lunch at Aroma Restaurant

Enjoy a gourmet lunch with a spectacular view of the Colosseum at Aroma, open from 12pm to 3pm, serving high-quality Italian dishes.
EUR50, 1h30m

3:30pm

Pantheon and Piazza Navona

Visit the Pantheon, one of Rome’s best-preserved monuments, open 9am to 7pm, followed by a leisurely walk to Piazza Navona to admire Bernini's fountains.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Trattoria Da Enzo al 29

Dine on classic Roman dishes like carbonara at this cozy trattoria in Trastevere, open until 11pm. Reservations recommended.
EUR30, 1h30m
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Day 2: Vatican & Trastevere

Rome, Italy on June 1, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Pasticceria Regoli

Enjoy an Italian pastry and espresso at this popular bakery open from 6:30am to 8:00pm, preparing you for a busy day.
EUR8, 0h30m

8:30am

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Visit the Vatican Museums and marvel at the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling by Michelangelo, open from 9am to 6pm. Purchase timed-entry tickets ahead.
EUR30, 3h

12:00pm

St. Peter’s Basilica

Explore this grand Renaissance church and, if you'd like, climb to the dome for panoramic views of Rome. Open 7am to 7pm. Dome climb costs extra.
Free (EUR10 for dome climb), 1h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Ristorante Arlù

Enjoy a relaxed lunch in Trastevere, offering authentic Roman cuisine like saltimbocca, open from 12pm to 3pm.
EUR25, 1h

3:00pm

Explore Trastevere District

Wander the charming cobbled streets of Trastevere, visit Santa Maria in Trastevere church, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Osteria Pizzeria Margherita

Finish the day with delicious wood-fired pizzas and local wines at this popular spot in Trastevere, open until 11pm.
EUR20, 1h30m
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Day 3: Art & Gardens

Rome, Italy on June 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Greco

Start your morning with coffee at Café Greco on Via dei Condotti, open from 8am to midnight, praised for its historic atmosphere.
EUR12, 0h30m

9:00am

Borghese Gallery

Admire masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael at this renowned museum. Reservations needed; open 9am to 7pm, with last entry at 5pm.
EUR20, 2h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Casina Valadier

Enjoy a refined meal inside Villa Borghese park with panoramic views of Rome, open for lunch 12pm to 3pm.
EUR40, 1h30m

2:00pm

Villa Borghese Gardens

Stroll through the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens, rent a bike or rowboat, or visit the Bioparco di Roma zoo. Gardens open all day; zoo from 9:30am to 7:00pm.
Free (Zoo EUR14), 2h

5:00pm

Piazza del Popolo and Spanish Steps

Walk down from Villa Borghese to the lively Piazza del Popolo and then to the famous Spanish Steps for some people watching and shopping nearby.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Il Gabriello

Conclude your Roman holiday with traditional Italian fare and excellent wine at Il Gabriello in the city center, open until 11pm.
EUR35, 1h30m
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