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.

Attractions like Colosseum and Villa Borghese make great kid-friendly stops. Explore hidden gems such as Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. There's much more to do: make a trip to Piazza del Campidoglio, take an in-depth tour of Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and admire the striking features of Pantheon.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Rome trip builder app.

Washington, USA to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington to Rome. In August, Rome is a bit warmer than Washington - with highs of 90°F and lows of 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to 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 some cultural insight at Villa d'Este and Rocca Calascio. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Monastero Di S.Benedetto and Campo Imperatore. Venture out of the city with trips to Santo Stefano di Sessanio (in Santo Stefano di Sessanio), Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa (in L'Aquila) and Chiesa dell'Annunziata (in Tagliacozzo).

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Tivoli online visit planner.

You can drive from Rome to Tivoli in 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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.