Rome Day Trips

Rome Day trips offer the opportunity to discover the history, culture and beauty of central Italy, and there are many options to choose from, depending on the tastes and preferences of travellers.

What can you visit in Rome in one day?

A day trip to Rome offers the chance to discover the main historical and tourist sites of the city, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain, without having to spend many nights in hotels.

One of the main attractions of a day trip to Rome is the Colosseum, one of the most iconic monuments in the world. Visiting the Colosseum is an exciting experience that offers an insight into life in ancient Rome, with its fights between gladiators and animals.

Another popular destination for a day trip to Rome is the Vatican, the seat of the Catholic Church. Here you can visit St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest and most famous religious buildings in the world, and the Sistine Chapel, which houses some of Michelangelo's most famous works of art.

Furthermore, a day trip to Rome offers the chance to discover its delicious and varied cuisine. The city is famous for its pasta, its pizzas, its ice creams and its fish and meat specialities.
The streets of Rome are filled with restaurants and cafés offering delicious and authentic food.

But you will also have the opportunity to go shopping. The city is famous for its open-air markets, where you can find local products such as fruits, vegetables, cheeses and salamis. In addition, there are many boutiques and high fashion shops offering Italy's most prestigious products.

In summary, a day trip to Rome is an unforgettable experience offering the chance to discover the history, culture, cuisine and shopping of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Thanks to its central location in Italy, Rome is easily accessible from many Italian cities, and day trips can be organized flexibly according to travelers' preferences and time availability.

The best Rome Day Trips

There are many day trips that can be taken from Rome, both in and around the city. Here are some of the best day trips near Rome:

• If you are fascinated by the history of ancient Roman civilizations you can head to the town of Pompeii. You will be joined by a licensed private guide who will illustrate the beautifully archaeological site of Pompeii!
  Equally interesting is a visit to the Amalfi Coast, where you can visit with our guides the ancient houses with beautiful frescoes, squares, taverns and baths.
• If you want to relax and enjoy both nature and some history you can leave Rome for Lake Bracciano: here you will be able to relax on the lake shore and then visit the Odescalchi Castle, which was the stage for Tom Cruise's wedding with Katie Holmes.
• Other destinations of our day trips from Rome include the best cities in Tuscany: Florence, Siena and San Gimignano are only an hour or two away from Rome and are really worth a visit. You will leave your hotel in Rome with our private driver and car or minivan to head north towards the enchanting region of Tuscany.
  In Florence you will meet our local private guide for a 3-hour walking tour. The itinerary includes all the highlights of the city, like the Academy Museum, the Duomo of Florence, Signoria Square and the picturesque Old Bridge.
  Tuscany is not only Florence: our drivers are ready to bring you to Siena, known its folkloristic “Il Palio” horse race and San Gimignano, a small village in the Chianti area, where we can organize a fantastic tour in a winery with tasting of the best wines and food of the area.
• Also available among our Day Trips from Rome is a visit Orvieto in Umbria and the unique village of Civita di Bagnoregio.
  Orvieto is one of the most famous cities in Italy, located on the summit of vertical tuff cliffs. Here you will admire the Cathedral and the ancient Papal Residence, while in Civita di Bagnoregio, also located on top of a giant rock, you will enjoy a stunning view on the Tiber valley.