All journeys lead to Rome at the weekend - by air from Vienna and Prague🔥
The capital of Italy is brimming with historical monuments, galleries and museums. It is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rome includes the equally famous city-state of Vatican City, which is also the seat of the Pope. Culture, history and a pleasant Mediterranean climate combined with great cuisine guarantee an unforgettable weekend 💯
The trip includes:
- return flight from Vienna or Prague (depending on the selected date)
- small hand luggage (40x25x20 cm) - but believe me, it's really enough for the weekend - less to worry about 🤗
- accommodation in a double room in the centre with breakfast
- itinerary for inspiration - see below
- bankruptcy insurance
Trip does not include:
- other luggage
- food except breakfast
- travel (personal) insurance
- admissions, your individual expenses
- possible city taxes (in units of EUR, payable in cash at the accommodation)
Accommodation and transport from the airport
Accommodation is always located in the centre of Rome. If you are arriving at Fiumincino airport the cheapest option to get to the centre of Rome is the shuttle bus to Termini train station (e.g. Hotel Milo is only 5 min walk away). Termini station is well connected to both metro lines. The journey takes 50 minutes and buses run approximately every hour. The cost is €7 for a single journey and €13 for a return (tickets can be easily booked online). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you with your journey to/from the airport (and any other questions, of course).
Roma Pass
This card allows discounts on sightseeing, free public transport, discounts on special exhibitions and attractions, etc. It can be purchased for 48 or 72 hours online at https://romapass.it/en/the-cards/. Not valid for transfers to/from Fiumicino Airport. Must always be activated by attaching it when you first enter public transport, even if you have already used the card before when visiting the sights.
One of the main and most visited monuments in Rome is undoubtedly the Colosseum. It is the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire and was used for various cultural events, the main ones being the popular gladiatorial fights of the time. The Colosseum could hold more than 50,000 spectators and continued to function until 520 AD. Today, about one third of it remains, but there is still much to admire, as evidenced by the fact that the Colosseum is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.
Open every day and it's definitely best to buy tickets in advance. There is a lot of interest in visiting, so even the €2 more expensive online admission is really worth it. You can visit multiple venues with one ticket. Admission is free on Sundays. Under 18s are free.
The most important of the Seven Roman hills - Palatine - was the site of the first Roman settlement in 1000 BC.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & Forum Romanum & Palatine (see above).
Forum Romanum was built in the late 7th century BC and was the centre of public life in Rome for more than a millennium. Over the centuries, various buildings were erected here for political, religious and economic purposes. Later, civil buildings and basilicas were added.
During the reigns of successive monarchs, the temples of Vespasian and Titus and the temples of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, dedicated to their memory, and the monumental triumphal arch of Septimius Severus, built in 203 AD at the western end of the square to celebrate military victories. In the 16th century AD, under the Emperor Maxentius, a temple was built in honour of his son Romulus and the imposing basilica on the Velia hill was rebuilt. The last monument built on the Roman Forum was a column erected in 608 in honour of the Byzantine emperor Phocas. After the end of the Roman Empire, the Forum Romanum fell into oblivion. Excavations were not carried out until the 20th century. Now the Forum Romanum is one of the most interesting sites in Rome.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & the Forum Romanum & the Palatine (see above).
Capitoline Hill is the second smallest of the Seven Hills of ancient Rome. At its centre is the Piazza del Campidoglio, with its ornate pavement and equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius by Michelangelo. There are also several museums here, and in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the statue of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus is the most popular tourist attraction.
Museum tickets are available in a combination of La Roma della Repubblica, L'eredità di Cesare e la conquista del tempo, Cursus Honorum, I Colori dell'Antico e VRBS ROMA and Musei Capitolini. With the Roma Pass you can enter these museums for free. Online, tickets can be purchased here https://www.museicapitolini.org/en/informazioni_pratiche/biglietti_e_videoguide.
The Marcello Theatre was the main and largest theatre of ancient Rome, and is still well preserved today.
In 1878, a few years after the unification of Italy, the Italian Parliament decided to dedicate a monument to the late King Vittorio Emanuele II. The monument was inspired by the great shrines of the classical age: the grand staircase leading to the Altare della Patria and the grandiose colonnade surmounted by bronze allegories of the unity of the fatherland and freedom. The tall and majestic Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II is located in the centre of Rome. The grand staircase and panoramic elevators take you to the magnificent terrace at the top of the monument.
Open every day.
In its time, Trajan's Market was a unique ancient shopping centre, with 150 shops.
Admission is free with the Roma Pass and for people under 18, and it is open daily.
On another Roman hill (Quirinalis) is the Quirinal Palace, where the Italian president resides.
Open daily except Thursdays. Admission to the gardens and for people under 18 is free.
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the romantic Baroque Fontana di Trevi - the largest fountain in the city. The fountain embodies the spirit of Rome: art, mythology, history, romance and beauty. Just be prepared, it's really busy here.
The Pantheon was first a Roman temple, then a Catholic church. It was built by the Roman general Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD ). The Pantheon was rebuilt and probably consecrated by the Emperor Hadrian.
Admission is free for those under 18. It is open daily.
The beautiful Baroque Roman square Piazza Navona is dominated by the Fountain of the Four Rivers, located in its centre.
The Trastevere district offers great Italian restaurants, gardens and a colourful nightlife. It's the perfect place for dinner after a day of sightseeing 🤗
Accommodation varies according to the selected date - detailed information can be found in the section Purchase a trip (bar on the left).
The Vatican is known above all as a place of peace and tranquility, and not only for the Pope. A visit to the Vatican is a pleasant diversion during a trip to Rome. As you may have guessed, the head of this smallest state in the world is the Pope. Its area is only 44 hectares and its population does not exceed 1000. Most of them are diplomats who live in other countries and dignitaries of the papal bureaus, officials and cardinals. The official language is Latin and Italian. It even mints its own original euro coins.
The Vatican Gardens, which date from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, are an important part of the Vatican. During your walk, you may come across woodland in the style of English gardens, various fountains and gardens, and walls on the south and north sides. There are several important buildings in the Vatican, the most famous being St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
The museum houses a collection of classical Renaissance and ancient art. The most famous work of art housed in the Museo Pio-Clementino is the Laokoön sculpture depicting Trojan priests and two dreams from the 1st century BC.
A museum with ten halls in which papyri, Egyptian sculptures, mummies and sarcophagi from the second and third millennium BC are exhibited.
The Etruscan Museum exhibits urns, sarcophagi, a statue of Martha of Todi, original Greek works, as well as Etruscan and Greek vase pottery.
The halls contain the famous frescoes of Raffaello Santi and his followers. They are the most visited places in the Vatican Museums ever.
The library houses a rare collection of valuable European manuscripts and prints. Here you can see 1600-year-old copies of works by Virgil, Henry VIII and Petrarch.
The heart of the Christian world. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope speaks to thousands of people gathered in the square. The square is a work of Baroque urbanism, characterised by the 17th-century colonnade of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. There are also two fountains by Berini and Moderna and an Egyptian obelisk with a 1st century relic of the Holy Cross.
One of the largest churches in the world, the work of great architects such as Michelangelo, Raffaello, Baldassare, Bernini and many others. The basilica stands on the site where the Apostle Peter was crucified and buried. This basilica can accommodate up to 60,000 worshippers and covers an area of 15160 m2!
The most famous artistic and cultural treasure in the world with fascinating frescoes by Renaissance great Michelangelo Buonarroti. Here you can see the ceiling frescoes of the Creation of the World or the Last Judgement. The walls of the Sistine Chapel are also covered with paintings by artists such as Perugino, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. The chapel forms part of the Vatican Palaces.
The arms of the colonnade symbolize the open arms of the faithful. The colonnade is made up of 284 Doric columns and 140 statues of saints, which were made by Bernini's pupils.
Not only the official residence of the Pope, but also the apartment of the Cardinal Secretary of State, the residence of the Prefecture of the Papal Household or the office of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also home to the Vatican Museums and Library, the Chapel and the Raphael Hall. These are several buildings that have more than 1,000 rooms.
The 13th-century gardens are perfect for relaxing after an exhausting day visiting the Vatican's museums and religious buildings. The gardens also hide a large number of historical and artistic treasures and 6,400 plant specimens from various parts of the world. The gardens cover more than half the area of the Vatican.
Andean Castle, which was built as the tomb of the powerful Emperor Hadrian. In the millennia since then, the castle has seen an astonishing amount of bloodshed, turmoil and change, from fleeing popes and secret passages to executions and medieval prisons.
The castle has been the site of a stunning array of events.
Worldee tip: Explore the castle with a guide who will regale you with stories of the fortress' long and illustrious history. Gain insight into the castle's origins in the Roman Empire, its transformation into a papal fortress, and more. On this tour, you'll get into areas normally off-limits to the general visitor - especially the Passetto di Borgo, a secret passageway leading to the Vaticanjust like in the movie Angels and Demons starring Tom Hanks.
Every Monday and the first Sunday of every month is closed. Under 18s get in free.
A popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike to relax after an exhausting day of sightseeing is the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna.
Campo de' Fiori is a popular square in the centre of Rome where you can go for a drink or a meal in the evening.
On the day of your departure, you can possibly go to places you didn't get to visit on the first day, and we've also included some other interesting tips below. However, be sure to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure.
A heavy marble slab with a face (most likely that of a pagan god) is said to tell whether a person is lying or not. If the liar puts his hand in his mouth, it is said to be bitten off.
The vast complex of the ancient sports ground Circus Maximus was once the largest of its kind. It may even have been the ancient originator of the Olympic Games. The venue has accommodated 150,000 visitors.
Open daily.
The largest and most luxurious baths of its time were built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Even today, the Caracalla Baths are admirably well preserved.
Open daily, but on Mondays the opening hours are reduced. Under 18s get in free.
If you have enough time, the Villa Borghese with its beautiful park full of lakes is definitely worth a visit. The park is also home to the oldest zoo in Italy, and the villa itself serves as a private gallery that owns works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
The gallery is open every day except Mondays.
All journeys lead to Rome at the weekend - by air from Vienna and Prague🔥
The capital of Italy is brimming with historical monuments, galleries and museums. It is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rome includes the equally famous city-state of Vatican City, which is also the seat of the Pope. Culture, history and a pleasant Mediterranean climate combined with great cuisine guarantee an unforgettable weekend 💯
The trip includes:
- return flight from Vienna or Prague (depending on the selected date)
- small hand luggage (40x25x20 cm) - but believe me, it's really enough for the weekend - less to worry about 🤗
- accommodation in a double room in the centre with breakfast
- itinerary for inspiration - see below
- bankruptcy insurance
Trip does not include:
- other luggage
- food except breakfast
- travel (personal) insurance
- admissions, your individual expenses
- possible city taxes (in units of EUR, payable in cash at the accommodation)
Accommodation and transport from the airport
Accommodation is always located in the centre of Rome. If you are arriving at Fiumincino airport the cheapest option to get to the centre of Rome is the shuttle bus to Termini train station (e.g. Hotel Milo is only 5 min walk away). Termini station is well connected to both metro lines. The journey takes 50 minutes and buses run approximately every hour. The cost is €7 for a single journey and €13 for a return (tickets can be easily booked online). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you with your journey to/from the airport (and any other questions, of course).
Roma Pass
This card allows discounts on sightseeing, free public transport, discounts on special exhibitions and attractions, etc. It can be purchased for 48 or 72 hours online at https://romapass.it/en/the-cards/. Not valid for transfers to/from Fiumicino Airport. Must always be activated by attaching it when you first enter public transport, even if you have already used the card before when visiting the sights.
One of the main and most visited monuments in Rome is undoubtedly the Colosseum. It is the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire and was used for various cultural events, the main ones being the popular gladiatorial fights of the time. The Colosseum could hold more than 50,000 spectators and continued to function until 520 AD. Today, about one third of it remains, but there is still much to admire, as evidenced by the fact that the Colosseum is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.
Open every day and it's definitely best to buy tickets in advance. There is a lot of interest in visiting, so even the €2 more expensive online admission is really worth it. You can visit multiple venues with one ticket. Admission is free on Sundays. Under 18s are free.
The most important of the Seven Roman hills - Palatine - was the site of the first Roman settlement in 1000 BC.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & Forum Romanum & Palatine (see above).
Forum Romanum was built in the late 7th century BC and was the centre of public life in Rome for more than a millennium. Over the centuries, various buildings were erected here for political, religious and economic purposes. Later, civil buildings and basilicas were added.
During the reigns of successive monarchs, the temples of Vespasian and Titus and the temples of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, dedicated to their memory, and the monumental triumphal arch of Septimius Severus, built in 203 AD at the western end of the square to celebrate military victories. In the 16th century AD, under the Emperor Maxentius, a temple was built in honour of his son Romulus and the imposing basilica on the Velia hill was rebuilt. The last monument built on the Roman Forum was a column erected in 608 in honour of the Byzantine emperor Phocas. After the end of the Roman Empire, the Forum Romanum fell into oblivion. Excavations were not carried out until the 20th century. Now the Forum Romanum is one of the most interesting sites in Rome.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & the Forum Romanum & the Palatine (see above).
Capitoline Hill is the second smallest of the Seven Hills of ancient Rome. At its centre is the Piazza del Campidoglio, with its ornate pavement and equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius by Michelangelo. There are also several museums here, and in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the statue of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus is the most popular tourist attraction.
Museum tickets are available in a combination of La Roma della Repubblica, L'eredità di Cesare e la conquista del tempo, Cursus Honorum, I Colori dell'Antico e VRBS ROMA and Musei Capitolini. With the Roma Pass you can enter these museums for free. Online, tickets can be purchased here https://www.museicapitolini.org/en/informazioni_pratiche/biglietti_e_videoguide.
The Marcello Theatre was the main and largest theatre of ancient Rome, and is still well preserved today.
In 1878, a few years after the unification of Italy, the Italian Parliament decided to dedicate a monument to the late King Vittorio Emanuele II. The monument was inspired by the great shrines of the classical age: the grand staircase leading to the Altare della Patria and the grandiose colonnade surmounted by bronze allegories of the unity of the fatherland and freedom. The tall and majestic Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II is located in the centre of Rome. The grand staircase and panoramic elevators take you to the magnificent terrace at the top of the monument.
Open every day.
In its time, Trajan's Market was a unique ancient shopping centre, with 150 shops.
Admission is free with the Roma Pass and for people under 18, and it is open daily.
On another Roman hill (Quirinalis) is the Quirinal Palace, where the Italian president resides.
Open daily except Thursdays. Admission to the gardens and for people under 18 is free.
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the romantic Baroque Fontana di Trevi - the largest fountain in the city. The fountain embodies the spirit of Rome: art, mythology, history, romance and beauty. Just be prepared, it's really busy here.
The Pantheon was first a Roman temple, then a Catholic church. It was built by the Roman general Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD ). The Pantheon was rebuilt and probably consecrated by the Emperor Hadrian.
Admission is free for those under 18. It is open daily.
The beautiful Baroque Roman square Piazza Navona is dominated by the Fountain of the Four Rivers, located in its centre.
The Trastevere district offers great Italian restaurants, gardens and a colourful nightlife. It's the perfect place for dinner after a day of sightseeing 🤗
Accommodation varies according to the selected date - detailed information can be found in the section Purchase a trip (bar on the left).
The Vatican is known above all as a place of peace and tranquility, and not only for the Pope. A visit to the Vatican is a pleasant diversion during a trip to Rome. As you may have guessed, the head of this smallest state in the world is the Pope. Its area is only 44 hectares and its population does not exceed 1000. Most of them are diplomats who live in other countries and dignitaries of the papal bureaus, officials and cardinals. The official language is Latin and Italian. It even mints its own original euro coins.
The Vatican Gardens, which date from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, are an important part of the Vatican. During your walk, you may come across woodland in the style of English gardens, various fountains and gardens, and walls on the south and north sides. There are several important buildings in the Vatican, the most famous being St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
The museum houses a collection of classical Renaissance and ancient art. The most famous work of art housed in the Museo Pio-Clementino is the Laokoön sculpture depicting Trojan priests and two dreams from the 1st century BC.
A museum with ten halls in which papyri, Egyptian sculptures, mummies and sarcophagi from the second and third millennium BC are exhibited.
The Etruscan Museum exhibits urns, sarcophagi, a statue of Martha of Todi, original Greek works, as well as Etruscan and Greek vase pottery.
The halls contain the famous frescoes of Raffaello Santi and his followers. They are the most visited places in the Vatican Museums ever.
The library houses a rare collection of valuable European manuscripts and prints. Here you can see 1600-year-old copies of works by Virgil, Henry VIII and Petrarch.
The heart of the Christian world. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope speaks to thousands of people gathered in the square. The square is a work of Baroque urbanism, characterised by the 17th-century colonnade of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. There are also two fountains by Berini and Moderna and an Egyptian obelisk with a 1st century relic of the Holy Cross.
One of the largest churches in the world, the work of great architects such as Michelangelo, Raffaello, Baldassare, Bernini and many others. The basilica stands on the site where the Apostle Peter was crucified and buried. This basilica can accommodate up to 60,000 worshippers and covers an area of 15160 m2!
The most famous artistic and cultural treasure in the world with fascinating frescoes by Renaissance great Michelangelo Buonarroti. Here you can see the ceiling frescoes of the Creation of the World or the Last Judgement. The walls of the Sistine Chapel are also covered with paintings by artists such as Perugino, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. The chapel forms part of the Vatican Palaces.
The arms of the colonnade symbolize the open arms of the faithful. The colonnade is made up of 284 Doric columns and 140 statues of saints, which were made by Bernini's pupils.
Not only the official residence of the Pope, but also the apartment of the Cardinal Secretary of State, the residence of the Prefecture of the Papal Household or the office of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also home to the Vatican Museums and Library, the Chapel and the Raphael Hall. These are several buildings that have more than 1,000 rooms.
The 13th-century gardens are perfect for relaxing after an exhausting day visiting the Vatican's museums and religious buildings. The gardens also hide a large number of historical and artistic treasures and 6,400 plant specimens from various parts of the world. The gardens cover more than half the area of the Vatican.
Andean Castle, which was built as the tomb of the powerful Emperor Hadrian. In the millennia since then, the castle has seen an astonishing amount of bloodshed, turmoil and change, from fleeing popes and secret passages to executions and medieval prisons.
The castle has been the site of a stunning array of events.
Worldee tip: Explore the castle with a guide who will regale you with stories of the fortress' long and illustrious history. Gain insight into the castle's origins in the Roman Empire, its transformation into a papal fortress, and more. On this tour, you'll get into areas normally off-limits to the general visitor - especially the Passetto di Borgo, a secret passageway leading to the Vaticanjust like in the movie Angels and Demons starring Tom Hanks.
Every Monday and the first Sunday of every month is closed. Under 18s get in free.
A popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike to relax after an exhausting day of sightseeing is the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna.
Campo de' Fiori is a popular square in the centre of Rome where you can go for a drink or a meal in the evening.
On the day of your departure, you can possibly go to places you didn't get to visit on the first day, and we've also included some other interesting tips below. However, be sure to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure.
A heavy marble slab with a face (most likely that of a pagan god) is said to tell whether a person is lying or not. If the liar puts his hand in his mouth, it is said to be bitten off.
The vast complex of the ancient sports ground Circus Maximus was once the largest of its kind. It may even have been the ancient originator of the Olympic Games. The venue has accommodated 150,000 visitors.
Open daily.
The largest and most luxurious baths of its time were built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Even today, the Caracalla Baths are admirably well preserved.
Open daily, but on Mondays the opening hours are reduced. Under 18s get in free.
If you have enough time, the Villa Borghese with its beautiful park full of lakes is definitely worth a visit. The park is also home to the oldest zoo in Italy, and the villa itself serves as a private gallery that owns works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
The gallery is open every day except Mondays.
itinerary by Veronika S
All journeys lead to Rome at the weekend - by air from Vienna and Prague🔥
The capital of Italy is brimming with historical monuments, galleries and museums. It is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rome includes the equally famous city-state of Vatican City, which is also the seat of the Pope. Culture, history and a pleasant Mediterranean climate combined with great cuisine guarantee an unforgettable weekend 💯
The trip includes:
- return flight from Vienna or Prague (depending on the selected date)
- small hand luggage (40x25x20 cm) - but believe me, it's really enough for the weekend - less to worry about 🤗
- accommodation in a double room in the centre with breakfast
- itinerary for inspiration - see below
- bankruptcy insurance
Trip does not include:
- other luggage
- food except breakfast
- travel (personal) insurance
- admissions, your individual expenses
- possible city taxes (in units of EUR, payable in cash at the accommodation)
Accommodation and transport from the airport
Accommodation is always located in the centre of Rome. If you are arriving at Fiumincino airport the cheapest option to get to the centre of Rome is the shuttle bus to Termini train station (e.g. Hotel Milo is only 5 min walk away). Termini station is well connected to both metro lines. The journey takes 50 minutes and buses run approximately every hour. The cost is €7 for a single journey and €13 for a return (tickets can be easily booked online). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you with your journey to/from the airport (and any other questions, of course).
Roma Pass
This card allows discounts on sightseeing, free public transport, discounts on special exhibitions and attractions, etc. It can be purchased for 48 or 72 hours online at https://romapass.it/en/the-cards/. Not valid for transfers to/from Fiumicino Airport. Must always be activated by attaching it when you first enter public transport, even if you have already used the card before when visiting the sights.
One of the main and most visited monuments in Rome is undoubtedly the Colosseum. It is the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire and was used for various cultural events, the main ones being the popular gladiatorial fights of the time. The Colosseum could hold more than 50,000 spectators and continued to function until 520 AD. Today, about one third of it remains, but there is still much to admire, as evidenced by the fact that the Colosseum is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.
Open every day and it's definitely best to buy tickets in advance. There is a lot of interest in visiting, so even the €2 more expensive online admission is really worth it. You can visit multiple venues with one ticket. Admission is free on Sundays. Under 18s are free.
The most important of the Seven Roman hills - Palatine - was the site of the first Roman settlement in 1000 BC.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & Forum Romanum & Palatine (see above).
Forum Romanum was built in the late 7th century BC and was the centre of public life in Rome for more than a millennium. Over the centuries, various buildings were erected here for political, religious and economic purposes. Later, civil buildings and basilicas were added.
During the reigns of successive monarchs, the temples of Vespasian and Titus and the temples of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, dedicated to their memory, and the monumental triumphal arch of Septimius Severus, built in 203 AD at the western end of the square to celebrate military victories. In the 16th century AD, under the Emperor Maxentius, a temple was built in honour of his son Romulus and the imposing basilica on the Velia hill was rebuilt. The last monument built on the Roman Forum was a column erected in 608 in honour of the Byzantine emperor Phocas. After the end of the Roman Empire, the Forum Romanum fell into oblivion. Excavations were not carried out until the 20th century. Now the Forum Romanum is one of the most interesting sites in Rome.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & the Forum Romanum & the Palatine (see above).
Capitoline Hill is the second smallest of the Seven Hills of ancient Rome. At its centre is the Piazza del Campidoglio, with its ornate pavement and equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius by Michelangelo. There are also several museums here, and in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the statue of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus is the most popular tourist attraction.
Museum tickets are available in a combination of La Roma della Repubblica, L'eredità di Cesare e la conquista del tempo, Cursus Honorum, I Colori dell'Antico e VRBS ROMA and Musei Capitolini. With the Roma Pass you can enter these museums for free. Online, tickets can be purchased here https://www.museicapitolini.org/en/informazioni_pratiche/biglietti_e_videoguide.
The Marcello Theatre was the main and largest theatre of ancient Rome, and is still well preserved today.
In 1878, a few years after the unification of Italy, the Italian Parliament decided to dedicate a monument to the late King Vittorio Emanuele II. The monument was inspired by the great shrines of the classical age: the grand staircase leading to the Altare della Patria and the grandiose colonnade surmounted by bronze allegories of the unity of the fatherland and freedom. The tall and majestic Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II is located in the centre of Rome. The grand staircase and panoramic elevators take you to the magnificent terrace at the top of the monument.
Open every day.
In its time, Trajan's Market was a unique ancient shopping centre, with 150 shops.
Admission is free with the Roma Pass and for people under 18, and it is open daily.
On another Roman hill (Quirinalis) is the Quirinal Palace, where the Italian president resides.
Open daily except Thursdays. Admission to the gardens and for people under 18 is free.
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the romantic Baroque Fontana di Trevi - the largest fountain in the city. The fountain embodies the spirit of Rome: art, mythology, history, romance and beauty. Just be prepared, it's really busy here.
The Pantheon was first a Roman temple, then a Catholic church. It was built by the Roman general Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD ). The Pantheon was rebuilt and probably consecrated by the Emperor Hadrian.
Admission is free for those under 18. It is open daily.
The beautiful Baroque Roman square Piazza Navona is dominated by the Fountain of the Four Rivers, located in its centre.
The Trastevere district offers great Italian restaurants, gardens and a colourful nightlife. It's the perfect place for dinner after a day of sightseeing 🤗
Accommodation varies according to the selected date - detailed information can be found in the section Purchase a trip (bar on the left).
The Vatican is known above all as a place of peace and tranquility, and not only for the Pope. A visit to the Vatican is a pleasant diversion during a trip to Rome. As you may have guessed, the head of this smallest state in the world is the Pope. Its area is only 44 hectares and its population does not exceed 1000. Most of them are diplomats who live in other countries and dignitaries of the papal bureaus, officials and cardinals. The official language is Latin and Italian. It even mints its own original euro coins.
The Vatican Gardens, which date from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, are an important part of the Vatican. During your walk, you may come across woodland in the style of English gardens, various fountains and gardens, and walls on the south and north sides. There are several important buildings in the Vatican, the most famous being St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
The museum houses a collection of classical Renaissance and ancient art. The most famous work of art housed in the Museo Pio-Clementino is the Laokoön sculpture depicting Trojan priests and two dreams from the 1st century BC.
A museum with ten halls in which papyri, Egyptian sculptures, mummies and sarcophagi from the second and third millennium BC are exhibited.
The Etruscan Museum exhibits urns, sarcophagi, a statue of Martha of Todi, original Greek works, as well as Etruscan and Greek vase pottery.
The halls contain the famous frescoes of Raffaello Santi and his followers. They are the most visited places in the Vatican Museums ever.
The library houses a rare collection of valuable European manuscripts and prints. Here you can see 1600-year-old copies of works by Virgil, Henry VIII and Petrarch.
The heart of the Christian world. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope speaks to thousands of people gathered in the square. The square is a work of Baroque urbanism, characterised by the 17th-century colonnade of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. There are also two fountains by Berini and Moderna and an Egyptian obelisk with a 1st century relic of the Holy Cross.
One of the largest churches in the world, the work of great architects such as Michelangelo, Raffaello, Baldassare, Bernini and many others. The basilica stands on the site where the Apostle Peter was crucified and buried. This basilica can accommodate up to 60,000 worshippers and covers an area of 15160 m2!
The most famous artistic and cultural treasure in the world with fascinating frescoes by Renaissance great Michelangelo Buonarroti. Here you can see the ceiling frescoes of the Creation of the World or the Last Judgement. The walls of the Sistine Chapel are also covered with paintings by artists such as Perugino, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. The chapel forms part of the Vatican Palaces.
The arms of the colonnade symbolize the open arms of the faithful. The colonnade is made up of 284 Doric columns and 140 statues of saints, which were made by Bernini's pupils.
Not only the official residence of the Pope, but also the apartment of the Cardinal Secretary of State, the residence of the Prefecture of the Papal Household or the office of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also home to the Vatican Museums and Library, the Chapel and the Raphael Hall. These are several buildings that have more than 1,000 rooms.
The 13th-century gardens are perfect for relaxing after an exhausting day visiting the Vatican's museums and religious buildings. The gardens also hide a large number of historical and artistic treasures and 6,400 plant specimens from various parts of the world. The gardens cover more than half the area of the Vatican.
Andean Castle, which was built as the tomb of the powerful Emperor Hadrian. In the millennia since then, the castle has seen an astonishing amount of bloodshed, turmoil and change, from fleeing popes and secret passages to executions and medieval prisons.
The castle has been the site of a stunning array of events.
Worldee tip: Explore the castle with a guide who will regale you with stories of the fortress' long and illustrious history. Gain insight into the castle's origins in the Roman Empire, its transformation into a papal fortress, and more. On this tour, you'll get into areas normally off-limits to the general visitor - especially the Passetto di Borgo, a secret passageway leading to the Vaticanjust like in the movie Angels and Demons starring Tom Hanks.
Every Monday and the first Sunday of every month is closed. Under 18s get in free.
A popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike to relax after an exhausting day of sightseeing is the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna.
Campo de' Fiori is a popular square in the centre of Rome where you can go for a drink or a meal in the evening.
On the day of your departure, you can possibly go to places you didn't get to visit on the first day, and we've also included some other interesting tips below. However, be sure to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure.
A heavy marble slab with a face (most likely that of a pagan god) is said to tell whether a person is lying or not. If the liar puts his hand in his mouth, it is said to be bitten off.
The vast complex of the ancient sports ground Circus Maximus was once the largest of its kind. It may even have been the ancient originator of the Olympic Games. The venue has accommodated 150,000 visitors.
Open daily.
The largest and most luxurious baths of its time were built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Even today, the Caracalla Baths are admirably well preserved.
Open daily, but on Mondays the opening hours are reduced. Under 18s get in free.
If you have enough time, the Villa Borghese with its beautiful park full of lakes is definitely worth a visit. The park is also home to the oldest zoo in Italy, and the villa itself serves as a private gallery that owns works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
The gallery is open every day except Mondays.
All journeys lead to Rome at the weekend - by air from Vienna and Prague🔥
The capital of Italy is brimming with historical monuments, galleries and museums. It is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rome includes the equally famous city-state of Vatican City, which is also the seat of the Pope. Culture, history and a pleasant Mediterranean climate combined with great cuisine guarantee an unforgettable weekend 💯
The trip includes:
- return flight from Vienna or Prague (depending on the selected date)
- small hand luggage (40x25x20 cm) - but believe me, it's really enough for the weekend - less to worry about 🤗
- accommodation in a double room in the centre with breakfast
- itinerary for inspiration - see below
- bankruptcy insurance
Trip does not include:
- other luggage
- food except breakfast
- travel (personal) insurance
- admissions, your individual expenses
- possible city taxes (in units of EUR, payable in cash at the accommodation)
Accommodation and transport from the airport
Accommodation is always located in the centre of Rome. If you are arriving at Fiumincino airport the cheapest option to get to the centre of Rome is the shuttle bus to Termini train station (e.g. Hotel Milo is only 5 min walk away). Termini station is well connected to both metro lines. The journey takes 50 minutes and buses run approximately every hour. The cost is €7 for a single journey and €13 for a return (tickets can be easily booked online). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you with your journey to/from the airport (and any other questions, of course).
Roma Pass
This card allows discounts on sightseeing, free public transport, discounts on special exhibitions and attractions, etc. It can be purchased for 48 or 72 hours online at https://romapass.it/en/the-cards/. Not valid for transfers to/from Fiumicino Airport. Must always be activated by attaching it when you first enter public transport, even if you have already used the card before when visiting the sights.
One of the main and most visited monuments in Rome is undoubtedly the Colosseum. It is the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire and was used for various cultural events, the main ones being the popular gladiatorial fights of the time. The Colosseum could hold more than 50,000 spectators and continued to function until 520 AD. Today, about one third of it remains, but there is still much to admire, as evidenced by the fact that the Colosseum is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.
Open every day and it's definitely best to buy tickets in advance. There is a lot of interest in visiting, so even the €2 more expensive online admission is really worth it. You can visit multiple venues with one ticket. Admission is free on Sundays. Under 18s are free.
The most important of the Seven Roman hills - Palatine - was the site of the first Roman settlement in 1000 BC.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & Forum Romanum & Palatine (see above).
Forum Romanum was built in the late 7th century BC and was the centre of public life in Rome for more than a millennium. Over the centuries, various buildings were erected here for political, religious and economic purposes. Later, civil buildings and basilicas were added.
During the reigns of successive monarchs, the temples of Vespasian and Titus and the temples of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, dedicated to their memory, and the monumental triumphal arch of Septimius Severus, built in 203 AD at the western end of the square to celebrate military victories. In the 16th century AD, under the Emperor Maxentius, a temple was built in honour of his son Romulus and the imposing basilica on the Velia hill was rebuilt. The last monument built on the Roman Forum was a column erected in 608 in honour of the Byzantine emperor Phocas. After the end of the Roman Empire, the Forum Romanum fell into oblivion. Excavations were not carried out until the 20th century. Now the Forum Romanum is one of the most interesting sites in Rome.
Admission is purchased in combination: the Colosseum & the Forum Romanum & the Palatine (see above).
Capitoline Hill is the second smallest of the Seven Hills of ancient Rome. At its centre is the Piazza del Campidoglio, with its ornate pavement and equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius by Michelangelo. There are also several museums here, and in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the statue of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus is the most popular tourist attraction.
Museum tickets are available in a combination of La Roma della Repubblica, L'eredità di Cesare e la conquista del tempo, Cursus Honorum, I Colori dell'Antico e VRBS ROMA and Musei Capitolini. With the Roma Pass you can enter these museums for free. Online, tickets can be purchased here https://www.museicapitolini.org/en/informazioni_pratiche/biglietti_e_videoguide.
The Marcello Theatre was the main and largest theatre of ancient Rome, and is still well preserved today.
In 1878, a few years after the unification of Italy, the Italian Parliament decided to dedicate a monument to the late King Vittorio Emanuele II. The monument was inspired by the great shrines of the classical age: the grand staircase leading to the Altare della Patria and the grandiose colonnade surmounted by bronze allegories of the unity of the fatherland and freedom. The tall and majestic Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II is located in the centre of Rome. The grand staircase and panoramic elevators take you to the magnificent terrace at the top of the monument.
Open every day.
In its time, Trajan's Market was a unique ancient shopping centre, with 150 shops.
Admission is free with the Roma Pass and for people under 18, and it is open daily.
On another Roman hill (Quirinalis) is the Quirinal Palace, where the Italian president resides.
Open daily except Thursdays. Admission to the gardens and for people under 18 is free.
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the romantic Baroque Fontana di Trevi - the largest fountain in the city. The fountain embodies the spirit of Rome: art, mythology, history, romance and beauty. Just be prepared, it's really busy here.
The Pantheon was first a Roman temple, then a Catholic church. It was built by the Roman general Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD ). The Pantheon was rebuilt and probably consecrated by the Emperor Hadrian.
Admission is free for those under 18. It is open daily.
The beautiful Baroque Roman square Piazza Navona is dominated by the Fountain of the Four Rivers, located in its centre.
The Trastevere district offers great Italian restaurants, gardens and a colourful nightlife. It's the perfect place for dinner after a day of sightseeing 🤗
Accommodation varies according to the selected date - detailed information can be found in the section Purchase a trip (bar on the left).
The Vatican is known above all as a place of peace and tranquility, and not only for the Pope. A visit to the Vatican is a pleasant diversion during a trip to Rome. As you may have guessed, the head of this smallest state in the world is the Pope. Its area is only 44 hectares and its population does not exceed 1000. Most of them are diplomats who live in other countries and dignitaries of the papal bureaus, officials and cardinals. The official language is Latin and Italian. It even mints its own original euro coins.
The Vatican Gardens, which date from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, are an important part of the Vatican. During your walk, you may come across woodland in the style of English gardens, various fountains and gardens, and walls on the south and north sides. There are several important buildings in the Vatican, the most famous being St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
The museum houses a collection of classical Renaissance and ancient art. The most famous work of art housed in the Museo Pio-Clementino is the Laokoön sculpture depicting Trojan priests and two dreams from the 1st century BC.
A museum with ten halls in which papyri, Egyptian sculptures, mummies and sarcophagi from the second and third millennium BC are exhibited.
The Etruscan Museum exhibits urns, sarcophagi, a statue of Martha of Todi, original Greek works, as well as Etruscan and Greek vase pottery.
The halls contain the famous frescoes of Raffaello Santi and his followers. They are the most visited places in the Vatican Museums ever.
The library houses a rare collection of valuable European manuscripts and prints. Here you can see 1600-year-old copies of works by Virgil, Henry VIII and Petrarch.
The heart of the Christian world. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope speaks to thousands of people gathered in the square. The square is a work of Baroque urbanism, characterised by the 17th-century colonnade of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. There are also two fountains by Berini and Moderna and an Egyptian obelisk with a 1st century relic of the Holy Cross.
One of the largest churches in the world, the work of great architects such as Michelangelo, Raffaello, Baldassare, Bernini and many others. The basilica stands on the site where the Apostle Peter was crucified and buried. This basilica can accommodate up to 60,000 worshippers and covers an area of 15160 m2!
The most famous artistic and cultural treasure in the world with fascinating frescoes by Renaissance great Michelangelo Buonarroti. Here you can see the ceiling frescoes of the Creation of the World or the Last Judgement. The walls of the Sistine Chapel are also covered with paintings by artists such as Perugino, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. The chapel forms part of the Vatican Palaces.
The arms of the colonnade symbolize the open arms of the faithful. The colonnade is made up of 284 Doric columns and 140 statues of saints, which were made by Bernini's pupils.
Not only the official residence of the Pope, but also the apartment of the Cardinal Secretary of State, the residence of the Prefecture of the Papal Household or the office of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also home to the Vatican Museums and Library, the Chapel and the Raphael Hall. These are several buildings that have more than 1,000 rooms.
The 13th-century gardens are perfect for relaxing after an exhausting day visiting the Vatican's museums and religious buildings. The gardens also hide a large number of historical and artistic treasures and 6,400 plant specimens from various parts of the world. The gardens cover more than half the area of the Vatican.
Andean Castle, which was built as the tomb of the powerful Emperor Hadrian. In the millennia since then, the castle has seen an astonishing amount of bloodshed, turmoil and change, from fleeing popes and secret passages to executions and medieval prisons.
The castle has been the site of a stunning array of events.
Worldee tip: Explore the castle with a guide who will regale you with stories of the fortress' long and illustrious history. Gain insight into the castle's origins in the Roman Empire, its transformation into a papal fortress, and more. On this tour, you'll get into areas normally off-limits to the general visitor - especially the Passetto di Borgo, a secret passageway leading to the Vaticanjust like in the movie Angels and Demons starring Tom Hanks.
Every Monday and the first Sunday of every month is closed. Under 18s get in free.
A popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike to relax after an exhausting day of sightseeing is the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna.
Campo de' Fiori is a popular square in the centre of Rome where you can go for a drink or a meal in the evening.
On the day of your departure, you can possibly go to places you didn't get to visit on the first day, and we've also included some other interesting tips below. However, be sure to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure.
A heavy marble slab with a face (most likely that of a pagan god) is said to tell whether a person is lying or not. If the liar puts his hand in his mouth, it is said to be bitten off.
The vast complex of the ancient sports ground Circus Maximus was once the largest of its kind. It may even have been the ancient originator of the Olympic Games. The venue has accommodated 150,000 visitors.
Open daily.
The largest and most luxurious baths of its time were built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Even today, the Caracalla Baths are admirably well preserved.
Open daily, but on Mondays the opening hours are reduced. Under 18s get in free.
If you have enough time, the Villa Borghese with its beautiful park full of lakes is definitely worth a visit. The park is also home to the oldest zoo in Italy, and the villa itself serves as a private gallery that owns works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
The gallery is open every day except Mondays.
