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Breakfast Hotel de Russie Stravinskij Bar
Campo Marzio
A calm, polished breakfast in a central courtyard setting; confirm holiday opening and reserve in advance.
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Morning Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo
See the twin churches, obelisk and urban vistas before walking toward the historic center.
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Morning Galleria Borghese
Villa Borghese
Timed-entry viewing of Bernini, Caravaggio and Renaissance masterpieces in the Villa Borghese area.
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Lunch Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Regola
Roman specialties including carbonara, amatriciana, cured meats and regional cheeses.
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Afternoon Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori
Explore the historic square and its food stalls; January 1 operations may be reduced, so treat this as a flexible walk.
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Afternoon Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere
Trastevere
Visit one of Rome’s oldest churches, known for its gold mosaics and devotional atmosphere.
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Dinner Tonnarello
Trastevere
Popular Trastevere trattoria serving cacio e pepe, carbonara and Roman fried starters.
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Evening Freni e Frizioni
Trastevere
Relaxed aperitivo stop on Piazza Trilussa with vegetarian-friendly small plates and nonalcoholic options.
Sample Itinerary
4 day trip to Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy
Rome Safety Scores
- Women's Safety 8
- Physical Safety 7
- Theft 6
- LGBTQ+ Safety 5
- Health & Medical 8
- Political Freedom 6
The higher the number, the safer it is (scale 1–10).
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Breakfast La Licata
Monti
Traditional Roman café breakfast with espresso and cornetto near the Colosseum district.
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Morning Colosseum
Colosseo
Timed visit to Rome’s ancient amphitheater; January 1 is a scheduled closure, so this slot is intentionally moved to January 2.
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Morning Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Walk the archaeological heart of ancient Rome, including temples, basilicas and the Via Sacra.
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Lunch Ai Tre Scalini
Monti
Monti wine bar offering Roman small plates, porchetta, cheeses and local wines.
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Afternoon Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli
Monti
See Michelangelo’s Moses and the church’s celebrated relic tradition on a quiet Monti visit.
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Afternoon Terme di Caracalla
San Saba
Explore the monumental ancient baths and their archaeological grounds in daylight.
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Dinner Trattoria Luzzi
Celio
Casual Roman dining close to the Colosseum with amatriciana, carbonara and saltimbocca.
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Evening Piazza della Madonna dei Monti
Monti
Short, people-focused evening stop in Monti’s central piazza rather than a late-night walk.
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Breakfast Pasticceria De Bellis
Prati
Pastries, coffee and light breakfast near the Vatican approach.
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Morning St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican City
Visit the basilica’s major devotional and artistic works, including Michelangelo’s Pietà.
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Morning Vatican Museums
Vatican City
Reserved museum entry for the Raphael Rooms, classical collections and Sistine Chapel.
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Lunch Pizzarium Bonci
Prati
Roman pizza al taglio with seasonal toppings, vegetables and artisanal dough.
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Afternoon Castel Sant'Angelo
Borgo
Explore the former mausoleum and papal fortress, including elevated city views.
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Afternoon Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria
Esquilino
See Bernini’s Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in a richly decorated Baroque church.
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Dinner L'Archetto
Trevi
Central Roman trattoria serving pasta, pizza and regional comfort dishes near Trevi.
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Evening Trevi Fountain
Trevi
See the illuminated fountain and make the traditional coin toss from the designated pedestrian area.
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Breakfast Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè
Sant'Eustachio
Historic coffee stop for espresso and cornetto near Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
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Morning Pantheon
Pantheon
Visit Rome’s ancient temple-turned-basilica; January 4 is outside the reported January 1 closure.
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Morning Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona
Admire Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, Baroque façades and street artists.
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Lunch Forno Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori
Roman bakery lunch featuring pizza bianca, pizza rossa and freshly baked breads.
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Afternoon Jewish Museum of Rome
Sant'Angelo
Learn about Roman Jewish history and visit the Great Synagogue complex through the museum route.
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Afternoon Roseto Comunale
Aventine Hill
Seasonal rose garden grounds and panoramic Aventine views; January access and blooms are limited, so confirm opening.
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Dinner Ristorante Piperno
Jewish Ghetto
Historic Jewish-Roman restaurant specializing in carciofi alla giudia, fried artichokes and Roman pasta.
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Evening Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Esquilino
Check the January 2030 program for opera, ballet or a guided architectural experience at Rome’s principal opera house.
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