10 days in Rome & Tivoli Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Kids will enjoy Colosseum and Pantheon. Get a sense of the local culture at Vatican Museums and Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, don't miss a visit to Piazza del Campidoglio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona.

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Washington, USA to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington in August; daily highs in Rome reach 90°F and lows reach 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can drive to Tivoli.

Tivoli is a town and comune in Lazio, central Italy, about 30km east-north-east of Rome, at the falls of the Aniene river where it issues from the Sabine hills. Get a sense of the local culture at Villa d'Este and Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cascata delle Marmore and Campo Imperatore. Explore Tivoli's surroundings by going to Lago di Piediluco (in Piediluco) and Monastero Di S.Benedetto (in Subiaco). There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Grotte di Stiffe.

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Traveling by car from Rome to Tivoli takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Tivoli can reach 93°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. On the 22nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.