Ancient Roman Ruins in
A focus on ancient Rome: the Imperial Forums, the underground tombs along the Appian Way, the Baths of Caracalla and Ostia Antica.
Designed for those interested in ancient Roman history, skipping the Vatican and the Baroque squares. Day 1: the Pantheon, the Capitoline Hill and the Teatro di Marcello. Day 2: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and San Clemente, with its layered underground levels. Day 3: cycle or take a bus along the Appian Way, then visit the Baths of Caracalla. On the last day, visit Ostia, Rome's ancient port, then take a taxi to the airport. Stay in Testaccio, close to the Appian Way and the Ostia line.
The Appian Way and Ostia have almost no shade, so avoid the midday heat of midsummer.
Day by day
Day 1 · The Pantheon and the Capitoline Hill
Rome（Pantheon、Capitoline Museums、Theatre of Marcellus、Mouth of Truth）
Take the train to Trastevere station, then the tram to Testaccio. In the afternoon, take a bus to the Pantheon, then walk to the Capitoline Hill, the Teatro di Marcello and the Mouth of Truth.
The Capitoline Museums house the original Capitoline Wolf and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Stay: Testaccio
Day 2 · The Colosseum and the Imperial Forums
Rome（Colosseum、Roman Forum / Palatine Hill、Trajan's Market & Imperial Fora、Basilica of San Clemente）
Take Metro Line B from Piramide station to Colosseo station, about 5 minutes. Then walk through the forums and Trajan's Market, and on to San Clemente east of the Colosseum.
You can choose a Colosseum ticket that includes the underground levels or the arena floor. Book early.
Stay: Testaccio
Day 3 · The Appian Way and the Baths of Caracalla
Rome（Appian Way & Catacombs of San Callisto、Baths of Caracalla、Circus Maximus）
Take bus 118 or another bus from Porta San Sebastiano to the Appian Way. You can rent a bike to ride along the road and visit the underground tombs. In the afternoon, return to the Baths of Caracalla, then in the evening walk past the Circus Maximus back to Testaccio.
Vehicles are restricted on the Appian Way on Sundays, which makes cycling more pleasant. The underground tombs can only be entered with a guide.
Stay: Testaccio
Day 4 · Ostia Antica Port and Departure
Take the Roma–Lido line from beside Piramide station, about 25 minutes, to Ostia Antica. After about 3 hours of sightseeing, take a taxi, about 20 minutes, to Fiumicino Airport.
Ostia Antica is closed on Mondays. You can leave luggage at your hotel or use a luggage storage service.