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Rome, Italy · 3 days itinerary

Rome: Weekend Escape

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This three-day itinerary covers Rome's ancient core on day one, the Vatican on day two, and the Pantheon with surrounding sites on day three. The sequence begins with the largest ruins before moving westward to the Vatican for an early start. It finishes with central fountains and museums, ending in Trastevere.

3 daysAncient RomeVaticanPantheonBy travli· Updated September 28, 2026, checked by the travli team
A 5x5 segment panorama taken by myself with a Canon 5D and 24-105mm f/4L IS lens. Stitched with rectilinear projection t
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Basilica dei Santi Apostoli (Rome) Ceiling
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Castel Sant'Angelo at dusk, Rome, Italy.
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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
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Rome questions

Is three days enough for Rome?

Three days covers the main ancient and Vatican sites. Book timed entries for the Colosseum and Vatican Museums at least two weeks ahead.

Do I need to book Vatican Museums tickets ahead?

Yes. Buy online tickets with a fixed entry time to avoid two-hour lines. Expect 20 to 25 euros per adult.

Should I reserve Galleria Borghese tickets ahead of time?

Yes. Slots sell out weeks in advance. Reserve at least a month early and plan two hours inside.

How do I get from the Colosseum to the Vatican?

Take metro line B from Colosseo to Termini, then change to line A for Ottaviano. Allow 25 to 30 minutes, or take a taxi, which is about the same.

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