Rome, Italy

Best Places to Stay

• **Luxury**: Hotel Hassler Romana, Six Senses Rome, Palazzo Manfredi
• **Mid-range**: Hotel Artemide, Albergo del Senato, The Beehive
• **Budget**: The Yellow, Beehive Hostel, Casa Santa Sofia

Best Places to Eat

• **Fine Dining**: La Pergola, Ristorante Aroma, Il Pagliaccio
• **Traditional Roman**: Trattoria da Enzo al 29, Osteria da Fortunata, Taverna Trilussa
• **Pizza**: Pizzeria La Montecarlo, Pizzeria da Baffetto, Sebeto
• **Coffee & Gelato**: Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè, Giolitti, Fior di Luna

Best Sites to Visit

• **Ancient Rome**: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon
• **Vatican City**: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
• **Baroque Rome**: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo
• **Churches**: Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Clemente
• **Neighborhoods**: Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori, Jewish Ghetto, Monti

Sample 2-3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Ancient Rome

• Morning: Colosseum (guided tour including underground), Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
• Afternoon: Capitoline Museums, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon
• Evening: Trevi Fountain (illuminated), dinner in Trastevere

Day 2: Vatican & Baroque Rome

• Morning: Vatican Museums (pre-booked early entry), Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica
• Afternoon: Castel Sant'Angelo, walk along Tiber River, Piazza Navona
• Evening: Spanish Steps at sunset, gelato, aperitivo in Piazza del Popolo

Day 3: Local Exploration

• Morning: Campo de' Fiori market, Jewish Ghetto (Portico d'Ottavia, Synagogue), Teatro Marcello
• Afternoon: Borghese Gallery (reserve ahead), Villa Borghese gardens, Piazza del Popolo
• Evening: Dinner in Testaccio (authentic Roman cuisine), optional nightcap in a wine bar

*Note: Purchase a Roma Pass for public transport and museum discounts. Dress modestly for churches (shoulders and knees covered).*