13 days in Rome Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Museo Storico Piana delle Orme and Centrale Montemartini. Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and Palatine Hill are in your itinerary. Explore Rome's surroundings by going to Complesso archeologico Barco Borghese (in Monte Porzio Catone), Museo Del Giocattolo (in Sezze) and Nettuno (Sicily Rome American Cemetery and Memorial & Campo della Memoria). Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, stroll through Colle del Gianicolo, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls, and contemplate the long history of Campo de' Fiori.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. September in Rome sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.