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Mar 5, 2026
First time in Rome: a sane 7-day itinerary
How to layer Vatican, ancient sites, and neighborhood time without burning out.
Day 1: Arrive, evening in Trastevere.
Day 2: Colosseum + Forum (book skip-the-line).
Day 3: Vatican Museums; rest in Prati.
Day 4: Borghese Gallery + Villa Borghese park.
Day 5: Day trip to Ostia Antica or Tivoli.
Day 6: Capitoline Museums + Jewish Ghetto food.
Day 7: Last coffee near Pantheon, airport.
Book timed entries 3–4 weeks ahead in peak season.
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