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Visiting any place for the first time is a wonderful adventure. Rome is one of the most popular places for all art and architecture lovers. The places that you can visit in Rome are endless and it’s magnificent beauty is immense.

Are you planing to visit Rome for the first time? If so here are are some travel tips, that will help you ensure a very pleasant and memorable stay.

It is very likely, that before you set off to visit Rome you have decided which locations you want to see, while there. Planning is great and it will save you time and energy.

1.Travel arrangements.

If you are visiting Rome for the first time some of the most popular times to visit are April, May and also towards the end of summer from September till November. The main reasons for that are pleasant weather and most airfares are cheaper as it is outside the “high season”. Rome has 2 main airports. You might need an airport connection or a hire a car if you prefer to drive yourself.

Plan to spend at least a week in Rome. You would be spoiled for choice where to go and what to do but 7 days will ensure that you will have enough time to visit the most remarkable locations, including The Colosseum, The Vatican city, The Trevi Fountain, The Roman Forum, The Pantheon, The Palatine Hill,  to name just a few.

2.Get yourself a Roma Pass. This is a special public transport pass, that will give you free pass to two museums and for 3 days you will be able to get passes for other museums at a reduced rate. So if you are planning to visit a few places it is worth getting one. When possible book your passes online as this will save you time on waiting on ques. Once you arrive at your destination you can simply dive into it.

3.Wear comfortable shoes and clothes

It might seem simple, but it is a vital part of enjoying Rome. You will be doing a lot of walking around museums and ancient locations. No matter what your plan is, you have to be prepared for the long walking and it is best done in comfort. You will be leaving the hotel room in the morning and coming back late at night so wearing comfortable clothes will ensure a relaxing and pleasant day while you are exploring Rome. Wearing a travel belt around your waist where you can keep your valuables adds an extra safety measure to ensure a stress free holiday.

4.Be spontaneous 

Regardless of how much planning and pre organizing you have done allow yourself to have a day or two simply to wonder about and explore Rome without a set destination. It is a fascinating city and you are very likely to discover places and fall in love with them. There are countless choices on where to stop for lunch and how to spend the afternoon. Pick places that appeal to you and remember to enjoy yourself.

Visiting Rome is a wonderful adventure and the Eternal city stands at the top as one of the most beautiful and historically rich places on Earth. Overall no matter how long you are staying in Rome remember not to stress about trying to see everything. As they say in Rome “non basta una vita” -a lifetime is not enough. 

 

 

LET US TAKE YOU TO YOUR DESTINATION

It is very popular to visit Rome during early autumn and late spring, but you can rediscover the true beauty of the Eternal city in November. This is the time when the big crowds have gone, the shop keepers are relaxed and the waiters are not overworked.

The colours of the early winter sky reflect on Rome’s eternal beauty and all the places that you might like to visit  including Villa Farnesina, Colosseum and baths of Caracalla.You might prefer the indoor places better as the weather is getting colder and you can expect some rain, too.

When visiting Rome you are spoiled for choice for museums and other buildings.

All of these places create Rome’s unique and international status of one of the most remarkable cities in the world.

Here are 3 places that everyone visiting Rome would enjoy and even more so if you are here in November as there would be less tourists than any of the time of the year.

 

1.National Etruscan Museum known as Villa Giulia

Long before the Roman culture was established here,the Etruscan civilizations was ruling the area. Most people know little about it because it has been in some ways overshadowed  by the monumental roman architecture. If you get a chance to visit the Etruscan museum you will find the remains of the mysterious and very advanced culture of the Etruscan people. The museum holds an outstanding number of Etruscan artifacts and and information.You can easily spend 3 or 4 hours here and get an excellent insight of the Etruscan art, religion and a way of life. Located at  Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9, 00196 Rome, Italy the museum offers a wonderful experience for anyone who is interested in Etruscan history, which was the foundation of the Roman civilization.

 

2.Galleria Borghese also known as Borghese Gallery 

With its 20 rooms of art collections of paintings, antiques and sculptures the gallery offers one of the most popular pieces of art including the creations by Caravaggio and Bernini. If you are an art lover this is a must visit location and coming here during the colder months of the year would ensure that you will have a chance to face less crowds. Another reason to visit it are the mature and very well looked after gardens outside of the building. The admission for the Borghese gallery is restricted to up to 360 persons for each slot of two hours and every group has to leave when it’s time is over. So whether you are into art collections or love mythology and antiques there is plenty to see here and your two hours will be filled with some of the incredible creations by the artists.

 

3. Colosseum 

This is one of those places that simply doesn’t need any introduction. Set up as a large theater in 75BC the Colosseum have captured countless events and it has been an witness of all the remarkable changes surrounding Rome. You can stay in it as long as you like and if you enjoy taking photos there are many opportunities to do so. You would see the authentic red bricks and it’s unmistakable structure.  There are 4 levels and if you are up to it you can climb the stairs as the view from the top is worth every effort. Be prepared to witness some work being done to  the Colosseum as it is an ongoing project. As one of the most popular places in the world the Colosseum remains a must see location if you are visiting Rome.

Overall these 3 places are just a hint of how unforgettable your stay in Rome can be. Hope we have inspired you to book your tickets.

There are 2 airports in Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino. No matter on which you are landing on we welcome you to Rome.