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Feel free to share this itinerary, but please respect the author and do not make any changes.

This is just a guideline and our opinion for what to see and how much to see in a specific time frame. There will be occasions when your plans will need to change or be different than what is outlined. Ultimate Italy Tours (formerly Adventure On), LLC is not responsible for planning or what happens in Italy. Some sights are not open on certain days, so be sure to check before you go. Transportation and sights can be closed unexpectedly for renovations, strikes and other random events that are also not the responsibility of Ultimate Italy Tours (formerly Adventure On), LLC. The planning and in country experience is up to you.

How to use this Itinerary:

This itinerary reflects our expert guides’ style of touring. Visiting the sites, but leaving time to get lost, reflect on the history and art, people watch and enjoy the culture of the city around you. Having time to wander without a plan is the best way to find some new places and have a unique experience.

Some things to remember when planning:

-Not all sights are open every day-You may need to book your sights and attractions in advance-You don’t need to structure every minute of your time-Your schedule can and will have unforeseen changes at any time, be flexible-Lines can be very long in the high season so plan accordingly-Have fun and enjoy

Times used in the itineraries are just a suggestion. If you book a tour or purchase your tickets in advance you may need to change your timing.


1 Day in Rome

8:00AM Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica (buy tickets or tour in advance)

11:00AM Taxi or Bus to Piazza Venezia to see the Victor Emmanuel Monument and Capitoline Hill

12:30PM Lunch near the Roman Forum.

2:00PM Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Ticket also gets you into the Coliseum)

3:30PM Coliseum (If you are booking a tour, buy it in advance)

5:00PM Taxi or Subway to the Spanish Steps and Walk to Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori.

7:00PM Dinner near Campo de’ Fiori


3 Days in Rome

Day 1 – Ancient Rome

9:00AM Coliseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Capitoline Hill, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Trajan’s Column and Forum

3:30PM Choose 1 or 2 smaller sights/churches or relax and explore with no plan

Day 2 – Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica


12:00AM Lunch

1:30PM Castel Sant’Angelo


Day 3 – Heart of Rome

9:00AM Start at Campo de’ Fiori morning market, then walk to Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish stops. Stop to take pictures and enjoy each place. Grab a gelato or find a place nearby to eat lunch

1:00PM Piazza del Popolo and via del Corso



7 Days in Rome

Day 1: Arriving in Italy

You will most likely be tired this day so rest a little if you need, and don’t push yourself to see too much. Explore around the hotel or go for a walk.

5:00PM Walk from the Spanish Steps, to Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori to get acquainted with the town.

7:00PM Dinner near Campo de’ Fiori

Day 2: Ancient Rome

9:00AM Coliseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Capitoline Hill, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Trajan’s Column and Forum


Day 3: Side Trip – Tivoli or Ostia Antica

9:00AM Hire a driver or take the train or bus to either Tivoli or Ostia Antica

5:00PM Return to Rome for dinner (or stay longer out of the city, but know when the last bus or train goes back)

Day 4: Vatican Day



12:00AM Lunch

1:30PM Castello Sant’Angelo


Day 5: Borghese Day

9:00AM Choose 1 or 2 smaller sights/churches or relax and explore with no plan

3:00PM Visit Borghese Gallery (must get reservation) and Gardens

6:00PM Piazza del Popolo and Via del Corso

7:00PM Dinner

Day 6: Church Day

Plan your day today to see some amazing churches. There are more than 900 churches in Rome, so don’t wear yourself out trying to see them all.

9:00AM Visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, Santa Maria Maggiore and San Pressede (all within walking distance of Termini Station)

11:00AM Visit San Giovanni

12:00PM Lunch near San Giovanni

1:30PM Walk to San Clamente (and visit underground area in the church)


Day 7: Depart Italy

Pack your bags and head to the airport or to another location in Italy, Europe, or the World.

Additional sites to see:


Rome: -Museo Nazionale Romano -Musei Capitolini -Santa Maria Sopra Minerva -Sant’Andrea della Valle -Palazzo Barberini -Palazzo Spada -Capuchin Crypt -Criminology Museum -Pyramid of Caius Cestius -Largo di Torre Argentina -Villa Giulia -Castel Sant’Angelo -Knights of Malta Keyhole -Ara Pacis -Mosoleum of Augustus -Villa and Palazzo Farnese

Shopping Areas in Rome:Just a few of the more popular places to shop

-Via Condotti – High end (Gucci etc.) -Via del Corso – Has everything -Via Nazionale – mid range -Campo Dei Fiori – Morning produce

market -Via Sannio Market (near Basilica San Giovanni) – everything market

More Information

Looking for more locations? We have itineraries for: Rome Venice Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and Islands Florence, Cinque Terre and Tuscany


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You can also find additional information on our website UltimateItalyTours.com

About Ultimate Italy Tours (formerly Adventure On), LLC

We offer world class, boutique, guided tours to Italy for people who don’t want to or don’t have time to plan their own trip, but still want to have some freedom in their traveling and fully experience the amazing Italian culture and historic sites. This experience is provided by keeping our tour group size half the size, or smaller, than other “small group” tour companies and using mostly local, family run restaurants and accommodations that are close to the heart of the city. Unlike most boutique and specialty tours we provide almost all meals, more activities, optimal free time, and no getting on and off large tour buses to maximize the value for your money. Additionally, because of our intimate travel style we can easily immerse you into the culture of the cities we stay in. As a result, we are able to navigate the towns and cities like the locals, by foot, or on buses, trains and subways. While on our tours, you will truly experience what it’s like to “live” in Italy during the time you are there.

Buon Viaggio!

Kerri WoodTour DirectorUltimate Italy Tours, LLC


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