Day 1 — Ancient Rome
The Colosseum (book ahead), the Roman Forum and the Palatine, then Capitoline Hill. It's all close together and walkable.
Day 2 — The Vatican
St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (book an early slot). Finish at Castel Sant'Angelo.
Day 3 — The baroque centre
The Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps. In the evening, dine in Trastevere.
The logic: group by zone
First put your places on a map to see the clusters. If you have a Google Maps favourites list, start by exporting it or pasting your list. With MyFavsMap, you visualise your Rome spots, filter by category and build your days around the historic centre, on foot — so you enjoy more and rush less.
Practical tips
- Book the Colosseum and the Vatican in advance, early morning.
- Dress code in churches (shoulders covered).
- On foot: the centre is small and full of surprises.
- Water: refill your bottle at the street fountains (nasoni).
- A 4th day? Ostia Antica or Tivoli.
FAQ
How many days do you need in Rome?
Three days: ancient Rome, the Vatican and the baroque centre. A 4th day for Ostia Antica or Tivoli.
Do you need to book the Colosseum and the Vatican?
Yes, absolutely, in advance and with a slot. These are the two sites where the wait can reach hours.
How do you get around Rome?
The centre is almost entirely walkable; the metro and bus help for the Vatican or the outskirts.