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Nearly 3,000 years of history in one city: the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Pantheon, best seen with a plan and tickets booked ahead.
Rome rewards a little planning. The big sights need tickets booked ahead, and the city is best enjoyed with time left over for long lunches and evening walks. Our London team helps you shape the days before you go.
One ticket covers the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. The Pantheon, nearly 2,000 years old, still has its original concrete dome.
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It holds St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, where the highlight is Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Book ahead for the museums as well as the Colosseum.
Between the sights, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and wander the cobbled lanes of Trastevere. Our four nights at the Hassler, at the top of the Spanish Steps, put the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon within walking distance, with direct flights from Heathrow. British Airways and ITA Airways fly London to Rome in about two and a half hours.
Entry rules depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change, so check the official sources below before you book. Italy uses the EU's Entry/Exit System for short stay visitors who are not EU nationals. The EU's official Travel to Europe site explains it, along with the ETIAS travel authorisation.
Read TravelHealthPro's Italy page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip if you have any health questions. Summers are hot, so drink plenty of water, use sun protection and plan breaks out of the midday sun. Travel insurance that covers medical care is sensible.
The currency is the euro (EUR). Carry some cash for small purchases and markets, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
For sightseeing in warm weather, April, May, September and October usually suit best. July and August are the hottest months, with average highs above 30°C, and November and December are the wettest.
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From London Heathrow Airport · Four nights at the Hassler, at the top of the Spanish Steps, with direct flights from Heathrow. The Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon are a walk away; we help you plan the rest.
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That depends on your passport and why you are travelling. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Italy before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.
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Yes. Every visitor is asked to cover their shoulders; men should wear long trousers, and women skirts below the knee or trousers. On a hot day, a light layer to put on at the door makes this easy.
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Rome's Metro has three lines, A, B and C, and buses and trams fill the gaps. Line C runs from Colosseo station, close to the Colosseum.
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By train. An express runs without stopping from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Termini station in the centre, and a regional line serves other stations. The airport is about 30 km from Rome.
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April, May, September and October, when warm days suit sightseeing. July and August are the hottest months, with average highs above 30°C; if you travel then, start early and plan indoor breaks.
Checked on 23 October 2026
