20 days in Rome Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana, Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista, &more), Bunker Soratte (in Sant'Oreste) and Orvieto (Decugnano dei Barbi & Duomo di Orvieto). Dedicate the 24th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, and make a trip to Roman Forum.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Rome trip builder site.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. In October in Rome, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night.