Italy · Destination guide
Rome
Rome brings ancient sights and hands-on experiences together. On our 2019 family trip, we saw the Colosseum and spent a day making pasta side by side.
Summer 2019
Read the trip journal ↗All photos are from my own travels.
Roger’s experience in Rome
The Colosseum belongs in the Rome album, of course. But the photos I return to most are from a cooking class: flour on the table, pasta taking shape, and the three of us sitting down to enjoy what we made. That mix of iconic sights and a shared experience is what makes a trip stay with you.
Why travelers enjoy Rome
Historic streets and major sights can sit alongside food, art, and shared experiences in one trip.
Planning a trip to Rome
Balance landmark visits with a slower meal or an experience you can share, and consider whether a Vatican day belongs in the same stay.
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Practical notes
Before you go to Rome
A few useful basics to make the arrival smoother. Roger can help fit the details to your itinerary.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Power
- Types C/F/L round-pin; about 220–230 V
- Language
- Italian
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET/CEST)
- Tipping
- A service or cover charge may appear; extra tipping is optional.
- Getting around
- Walk, metro, bus, and licensed taxi; historic streets are uneven.
- Emergency number
- 112
- Seasons
- Summers are hot; spring and fall tend to be gentler, winters cooler.
On arrival
- Confirm whether you arrive at Fiumicino or Ciampino.
- Plan your transfer and keep the hotel address available offline.
Travel requirements can change. Confirm current requirements before departure.
Check current entry requirements ↗U.S. State Department: Italy · Roger can also help you review what applies to your trip.Add to your itinerary
Things to do in Rome
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