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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Kids will appreciate attractions like Pantheon and Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Colonna - Galleria Colonna, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, explore the different monuments and memorials at Vatican Necropolis, and get engrossed in the history at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini.

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Washington, USA to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Rome are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) 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. Kids will appreciate attractions like Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Museo Didattico Del Libro Antico and Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista, explore the historical opulence of Rocca Pia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Francesco, and contemplate the long history of Tempio della Tosse.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Tivoli trip website.

Traveling by car from Rome to Tivoli takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Tivoli sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 66°F at night. On the 6th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.