3 Days in Rome

3 Days in Rome

Three days seems like hardly enough time to spend in The Eternal City but, if you’re short on time -we’ve put together the perfect itinerary for you, covering all the bases:

Day 1: 

Start your day wandering around the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere. Not too far from one another and both extremely rich in history and culture. 

Learn the heart-wrenching details of this neighborhood’s history and make sure you pay a visit to The Great Synagogue*, Teatro Marcello, the Jewish Museum of Rome and the many wonderful shops and restaurants in this area. 

Before walking across one of the oldest (and in our opinion, one of the most beautiful) of Rome’s many bridges – Ponte Fabricio, it’s time for a quick break at Rimessa Roscioli. The newest outpost from a family that has made a name for themselves after 4 generations and now 4 food & wine establishments of the highest quality, here in Rome. This is the perfect stop for a wine tasting - not to mention, they have an excellent selection of cheeses and salami. 

Once you cross over to the other side of the Tiber River, you have now entered Trastevere. A neighborhood famous for its charming and picturesque ivy-covered streets – which are still well-persevered. One of the last working-class neighborhoods in Rome, Trastevere is now home to many amazing restaurants, both new and old. If you’re getting hungry but don’t want to interrupt your momentum – head over to i suppli for that famous Roman snack, perfect to enjoy on the go. 

There is no shortage of things to do at night in Rome but since you’re already on the same side of the river-  the Vatican really isn’t too far of a walk from Trastevere. And at this hour, it is by far the best time to visit Vatican City. From 8pm to 11pm, there are small (but extremely limited) group tours that enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where you can avoid the normally massive crowds of people that flock over to this site during the day. You may not be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, but the outside view that you get from the square definitely makes up for it.

Day 2: 

September in Rome can still be a bit hot, especially if you’re standing outside in long queues. This is why we think the best way to see the Colosseum is with a sunset tour from 5-7pm. Of course, you can always wander around on your own, but all of the background and history would be lost without a guided tour. And it’s also a great way to skip the line and see Palantine Hill. Temperatures are more forgiving at this hour, there are less people, and it is a totally different experience at this time of day - with the sun setting over one of the oldest and most stoic structure that is still standing today. 

Another must-do is a walk though via dei Fiori Imperiali where you can see all of the ancient ruins start to light up against the night sky. As you come around the bend, you’ll also see the