Whether you’re flying into Rome to kick off one of our unforgettable Amalfi trips or using it as your gateway to Northern Italy, one thing is certain: Rome deserves your attention. Steal our tips to plan an amazing mini-stay in the Eternal City.

Out to Eat

Rome is a foodie’s paradise. Here are some of our top picks to try during your mini-stay:

• Pianostrada – Hands down, our favorite restaurant in the city.
• Local expert recommendations – Nothing beats advice from those who truly know Rome’s culinary scene. Check out this list of great Rome restaurants put together by a local.
• Cooking Classes with Andrea – Our groups have loved learning how to cook authentic Italian dishes with him when we have visited Rome on tour together.

Use these tips to plan your mini-stay in Rome.

Transportation

Traveling by train in Italy is a breeze. Here’s what you need to know:

• The main train station in Rome is Roma Termini.
• Book your train tickets on ItaliaRail or TrenItalia.
• The fast trains are called Frecciarossa or Frecciargento.
• Need help? Email us for our free PDF guide: How to Ride the Train in Italy.

Book activities and restaurants ahead of time for your mini-stay in Rome.

Planning Your Time

Rome is brimming with history and experiences waiting to be discovered. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss during your mini-stay in the city:

• Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel – Book an early morning or night tour to dodge the crowds. Get your tickets in advance.
• Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Pantheon—iconic ancient sites you have to see. It’s so much better to go with a guide to see this area.
• Villa Borghese – Stroll through Rome’s third-largest park, once a vineyard and now a beautifully landscaped oasis. Don’t miss the Galleria Borghese, home to works by Bernini, Raphael, and Caravaggio.

You could spend 3 nights on a mini-stay in Rome or 30. There is so much to see in this busy metropolis. We recommend flying in and out of Rome when coming with us on an all-women tour along the Amalfi Coast.

See Rome, then hop on the train to Naples to spend 7 days with a fun-loving group of women. Read more about our women-only trips here.

Regina Winkle-Bryan is a writer, educator, and avid globetrotter based in Seattle, Washington. She founded Bold Spirit Travel to help women connect and create community while exploring our vast and beautiful planet She leads all-women, small-group tours to Italy, Costa Rica, and her corner of the USA, the Pacific Northwest. She lived in Spain for a decade and loves to take guests along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, as well as curated trips to Barcelona and the Costa Brava. Learn more about where you can travel next with Bold Spirit Travel: www.boldspirittravel.com Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.