11 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.

Go for a jaunt from Rome to Tivoli to see Villa d'Este about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and delve into the distant past at Pantheon.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome road trip site.

If you are flying in from Egypt, 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. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C.