Saint Peter Basilica in the Vatican ()
Rome has it all: Great food, historic sites, plenty of activities and is the setting for films such as Mary-Kate and Ashley’s “When in Rome” and “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.” Rome is, as Ms. McGuire put it, “what dreams are made of.”
There is so much to see and do in Rome that it can be overwhelming. I have put this itinerary together to help you better plan. There were three adults and no children on this trip, so substitute and re-arrange as needed.
Below is a condensed itinerary. Click on the daily links for detailed information about each day including wake-up time suggestions and time allotments for each activity. On the days with fewer activities, it is solely because those activities took up most of the day, so plan accordingly. For the activities and most of the dinner restaurants, I recommend making reservations and buying tickets in advance.
Arrive in Rome. We arrived by train and our friend arrived by plane.
Check in at hotel. We chose Hotel della Torre Argentina for its location and price point; but I am sure there are others that are just as good. This was a location that allowed us to walk to our various destinations, but we did choose to Uber to and from the train station/airport.
Dinner at Osteria Pasquino.
After dinner activity: Otherwise Independent Bookstore- English-language bookstore.
Pantheon ()
Breakfast at Caffe Camerino. This is where we ate breakfast every day. I am sure there are other great places, but this was around the corner from the hotel and the coffee and cornetto were amazing.
Walking around Rome
Dinner at Osteria Pasquino (Yes, again, trust me)
After dinner activity: Gelato and walking around seeing the area at night.
Teatro Marcellus ()
Teatro Marcellus (Photo stop)
Baths of Caracalla
Lunch: Barretta Pesce e Porchetta
Fox Gallery: Store and Art Gallery
Dinner: Mercato Hosteria
No After Dinner Activity (Too tired)
Sliced tomatoes over toasted bread (Tamala Malerk)
Dinner: Magus Bistro and Winery
Walking around area and gelato.
Julius Caesar Assassination Spot (Photo stop)
The Vatican (We were there from open to close)
Dinner: Tonnarello
No After Dinner Activity (too tired)
Exploring Shopping District (Optional break-away activity)
Dinner: Osteria Da Fortunata (No reservations taken)
After Dinner Activity: laFeltrinelli Books and Movies
Chocolate-covered Panna Cotta (Tamala Malerk)
Lunch: Panino Divino
Dinner: Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale (Very limited seating, around 17 seats total. No reservations taken)
After Dinner Activity: Gelato and walking around. Grabbing some last souvenirs from the outdoor kiosks.
With seven days in Rome, we were able to see almost everything. However, there are a few things that we would explore more on a return trip.
Trevi Fountain ()
Wisdomless Tattoo (Tattoo Parlor, Art Gallery and Cocktail Bar)
Trevi Fountain (Under construction when we were there)
