Lazio
A central Italian region whose capital, Rome, gathers ancient Roman ruins and the Vatican, with old towns and lakes nearby.
Lazio lies on the Tyrrhenian coast of central Italy. Its capital, Rome, is also the capital of Italy and is packed with monuments such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain; within the city, Vatican City holds St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums. Around Rome, Tivoli has Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este, and the ancient city of Ostia Antica, Civita di Bagnoregio and Lake Bolsena also make good day trips. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit; midsummer is hot. Rome Fiumicino is Italy's largest international gateway, and Roma Termini station connects to the national high-speed rail network.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Tuscany to Rome Hill Towns Road Trip – A scenic drive from Florence through Chianti, Siena, Val d'Orcia, and Civita di Bagnoregio to Rome.
- Rome, Pompeii and the City in the Sky in – Based in Rome, with three day trips to Pompeii, Orvieto and Bagnoregio, the 'City in the Sky,' and Ostia Antica.
- Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail – High-speed rail connecting Rome, Florence, and Venice, including a day trip to Pisa and Lucca, and the Venetian Lagoon…
- Rome First Visit: Classic Sights in – The Ancient Forum, the Vatican and the historic center in one day each, covering Rome's essential sights.
- Rome In Depth and the Two Villas of Tivoli in – Four days in the city exploring ancient sites, the Vatican and the Baroque old town, plus a day at the two UNESCO World…
- Ancient Roman Ruins in – A focus on ancient Rome: the Imperial Forums, the underground tombs along the Appian Way, the Baths of Caracalla and Os…
- Tuscia Etruscan Tombs & Lakes Weekend – A road trip from Rome to see Etruscan tombs, Civita di Bagnoregio, Lake Bolsena, and the Park of the Monsters.
- Rome Food Neighborhoods Weekend in – Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere to Testaccio Market: two days of Roman pasta and street food.