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.
Four days in the city cover ancient Rome, the Vatican, the Galleria Borghese and the historic center. Three day trips are added: by high-speed train to Naples and then a transfer to Pompeii, by train to Orvieto and then a bus to Bagnoregio, and to Ostia Antica on the city's outskirts. The hotel stays the same all week. Staying in Monti makes it easy to reach Termini station for trains. Suited to first-time visitors to Italy who want to base themselves in one city.
The bus from Orvieto to Bagnoregio does not run on Sundays. Pompeii is extremely hot in summer.
Day by day
Day 1 · Ancient Rome and the Capitoline
Rome（Colosseum、Roman Forum / Palatine Hill、Capitoline Museums）
Take the airport train, about 32 minutes, to Termini station. After checking in to Monti, walk to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Capitoline Museums.
Book Colosseum timed tickets in advance.
Stay: Monti
Day 2 · From the Vatican to Piazza Navona
Rome（Vatican Museums、St. Peter's Basilica、Castel Sant'Angelo、Piazza Navona）
Take Metro Line A to Ottaviano station, then visit the Vatican. Walk past Castel Sant'Angelo and cross the bridge to Piazza Navona, about 2 km.
The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays. Book in advance.
Stay: Monti
Day 3 · Naples and Pompeii
Naples & Amalfi Coast（Pompeii、Spaccanapoli）
Take the high-speed train from Termini, about 70 minutes, to Napoli Centrale. Transfer to the Circumvesuviana line, about 35 minutes, to Pompeii. On the return trip, eat pizza on the old streets of Naples, then take the evening train back to Rome.
Allow at least 3–4 hours for Pompeii and bring water and sun protection. Buy high-speed train tickets in advance for lower fares.
Stay: Monti
Day 4 · From Borghese to the Pantheon
Rome（Galleria Borghese、Spanish Steps、Trevi Fountain、Pantheon）
Take a bus to the Galleria Borghese, then walk down to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, about 3 km.
The Galleria Borghese requires a reservation and is closed on Mondays.
Stay: Monti
Day 5 · Orvieto and the City in the Sky
Perugia & Assisi（Orvieto） → Viterbo（Civita di Bagnoregio）
Take the regional train from Termini, about 1 hour 20 minutes, to Orvieto, then ride the funicular up to the old town. Next, take a Cotral bus, about 50 minutes, to Bagnoregio, and walk across the bridge into the City in the Sky.
Avoid Sundays. Entry to Bagnoregio charges a small fee, and return buses run infrequently, so plan your timing carefully.
Stay: Monti
Day 6 · Ostia Antica and Trastevere
Take Metro Line B to Piramide station, then transfer to the Roma–Lido line for about 25 minutes to Ostia Antica station. In the afternoon, return to the city by tram 8 to Trastevere.
Ostia Antica is closed on Mondays, and there is little shade inside the site.
Stay: Monti
Day 7 · Santa Maria Maggiore and Departure
Rome（Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore、Basilica of San Clemente）
In the morning, walk about 1 km to visit Santa Maria Maggiore and San Clemente near Monti. In the afternoon, go from Termini to the airport.