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Rome, Italy · 5 days itinerary

Rome in 5 Days

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This five-day itinerary covers Rome's ancient sites, Vatican highlights, central attractions, Trastevere and the Ghetto, plus Monti and early churches. It begins with the Colosseum area, shifts west to the Vatican, addresses central and northern spots, spends a day in Trastevere, and finishes east with the basilicas to reduce cross-city travel each day.

5 daysAncient RomeVaticanTrastevereMontiBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Ancient Rome

  1. 9:00CelioSight
  2. 11:00CampitelliSight
  3. 13:00CampitelliSight
  4. 16:30Piazza del CampidoglioSight
Day 2

The Vatican

  1. 8:30Vatican CitySight
  2. 12:30Vatican CitySight
  3. 15:30BorgoSight
  4. 18:00Centro StoricoWalk
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Day 3

Pantheon, Trevi and Borghese

  1. 9:00Centro StoricoSight
  2. 10:30TreviSight
  3. 11:30TridenteSight
  4. 15:00Villa BorgheseSight
  5. 18:30TrastevereWalk
Day 4

Trastevere and the Ghetto

  1. 9:30TrastevereSight
  2. 11:00TrastevereSight
  3. 13:30Janiculum HillGianicoloWalk
  4. 16:00Jewish GhettoSant'AngeloWalk
Day 5

Monti and the early churches

  1. 9:30Santa Maria MaggioreEsquilinoSight
  2. 11:00MontiSight
  3. 12:30MontiWalk
  4. 15:30CelioSight
  5. 17:30Archbasilica of St. John LateranLateranoSight
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Rome questions

Is 5 days enough for Rome?

Five days covers the major monuments and two neighborhoods if you group sites by area. Use the metro and buses to move between the center and Trastevere.

Do I need to book the Vatican Museums ahead?

Yes. Timed tickets cost 25 euros and should be purchased at least two weeks in advance to avoid sold-out days.

Do I need to book Galleria Borghese in advance?

Yes. Reservations are required and cost 15 euros plus a 2 euro booking fee. Slots open two months ahead and fill quickly.

How do I get from the Colosseum to the Vatican?

Take metro line B from Colosseo to Termini, then change to line A toward Battistini and get off at Ottaviano. Allow 20 to 25 minutes with the change.

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