8 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rome: Villa d'Este (in Tivoli), Culture Discovery Vacations - Cooking Classes & Vacations (in Soriano nel Cimino) and Macchina di Santa Rosa (in Viterbo). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, and don't miss a visit to Roman Forum.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Rome travel planner.

If you are flying in from Brazil, 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. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 18°C.