Rome Sightseeing Plans

Posted by triciabrenk on 04/04/22 07:42 PM

Hi, visiting Rome for a few days in September. Would anyone mind critiquing this? I have been twice, but it's my boyfriend's first trip so trying to hit the highlights. Anything we should add or drop?

Arrive in Rome in AM, drop bags at hotel, wander around
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Campo di Fiore
Cross Tiber to Trastevre for dinner

Vatican Tour 9AM
Castel San't Angelo (see outside)
Piazza del Poppolo
Spanish Steps
Capuccian Crypt (open 9 to 7)

Colosseum
Roman Form
Palentine Hill

Posted by ChristineH

Gettysburg PA

04/04/22 07:54 PM

6934 posts

You have a very well thought out plan
Busy days but totally doable

Posted by triciabrenk OP

04/04/22 07:59 PM

20 posts

Thanks, we don't mid busy. We are going on a cruise after Rome so we have some down time on the ship too. Is the order ok?

Posted by ChristineH

Gettysburg PA

04/04/22 08:09 PM

6934 posts

Vatican is closed on Monday so other than checking your days the order is fine

Not sure about Capuchin days closed but I think that’s the only place you’ll need to check on

Posted by triciabrenk OP

04/04/22 08:17 PM

20 posts

The days are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are doing the Vatican on Saturday. Our cruise leaves Monday, not sure of boarding time but know its 90 minutes to the port. Looks like the crypts are open daily.

Posted by rhall1980

04/05/22 05:00 PM

8 posts

Looks good. On the backside of Palantine Hill is the remains of what used to be Circus Maximus. It doesn't look like much anymore, but it is still in the shape of a massive chariot race track. You should read up about it. It's cool just too look at it and walk on it.

Posted by tmalave

04/05/22 06:35 PM

136 posts

Vatican is closed on Monday so other than checking your days the order is fine

This is not true, per the Vatican website. It sent me into panic mode because I have Pristine Sistine tickets for a Monday this summer.

https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/info/tutti-gli-orari.html

Posted by Sleight

Pittsburgh, USA

04/06/22 12:02 AM

295 posts

I like your ideas a lot and it covers great stuff.

If you are traveling with your fiance, and you've already been to Rome, I'd recommend doing this tour as it's centered around your interests, but something different, fun and affordable. It's not a "free" tour, but a guruwalk, so pay-what-you-want. This guide was our favorite of all we had in Italy. https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/38348-free-walking-tour-of-ghosts-and-mysteries-of-rome

It has the added benefit of being in the evening after all the major sites are closed. It was fun do have something other than eating to do in the evening and it will be a new for you together experience.

Posted by dmae

04/06/22 07:34 PM

128 posts

I think your plan is good for the time you have in Rome. You have obviously thought about what you want to see (the Capuchin Crypt would never be on my list, for example!) so good work there.

Do be sure that you take the time to just walk from place to place. Enjoy a coffee or an aperitivo at a bar. Have a gelato while you walk along. The simple things can bring a lot of joy to one's trip.