Rome

Plan Rome as several neighbourhood visits rather than a single short walk. The Colosseum and Roman Forum suit one part of the itinerary; the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain another; the Vatican Museums require their own travel and visiting time. Choose a hotel with a useful connection to the places you want to see, and allow for cobbled streets, steps and security queues.

For a suggested first visit, spend one day around the Colosseum, Forum and Monti; another around the Vatican; and a third around the historic centre, with an evening meal in Trastevere or Testaccio. Add time for the Galleria Borghese or Capitoline Museums if their collections interest you. The Colosseum requires a reserved admission time; check the areas included in the selected ticket instead of assuming every tour covers the arena or underground.

The Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica have different access arrangements. Use the Museums’ official ticket channel and read its dress, bag and photography rules. Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel. Do not assume that a museum ticket grants a shortcut into the basilica or that one time slot avoids all queues. Plan each visit with its own entrance and security arrangements.

For an additional day, consider Ostia Antica or Tivoli, but check the actual transport route and the opening days of the sites you want. An onward visit to Florence or Naples needs its own rail ticket and connection time. Compare a longer stay with a rushed day trip before committing to non-refundable arrangements.

Keep belongings secure in crowded streets and on transport. Ask about accepted payment methods and check the menu before ordering. Italy uses the euro; use your bank’s current conversion rate and fees for a GEL budget. Confirm your mobile operator’s Italy roaming package before using it. For flight baggage, changes or a pending ticket, the FlyGE team can help by chat or phone.