7 days in Rome & New Delhi Itinerary

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

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, and delve into the distant past at Colosseum.

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Amritsar, India to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amritsar to Rome is minus 4.5 hours. When traveling from Amritsar in May, plan for colder days and a bit cooler nights in Rome: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel to New Delhi.

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): admire the striking features of Qutub Minar, admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, and then steep yourself in history at Red Fort. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Gandhi Smriti, then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and then contemplate the long history of India Gate.

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Fly from Rome to New Delhi in 11.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to India Standard Time (IST), which is usually a 4.5 hour difference. When traveling from Rome in May, plan for much hotter days in New Delhi, with highs around 47°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel back home.