8 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.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, and ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rome day trip planning site.

Chennai, India to Rome is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Chennai to Rome, you'll gain 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, Rome is a bit cooler than Chennai - with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) 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. Explore Tivoli's surroundings by going to Monastero Di S.Benedetto (in Subiaco), Ente Parco Naturale Regionale dei Monti Lucretili (in Palombara Sabina) and Grotte di Falvaterra (in Falvaterra). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Villa d'Este, don't miss a visit to Villa Adriana, and see the interesting displays at Museo Della Civilta Contadina E dell'Ulivo.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Tivoli route planner.

Getting from Rome to Tivoli by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Tivoli are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.