Saturday
Start at Roma Termini
Drop luggage in station lockers if needed; wear comfortable shoes.
Trevi Fountain
Start your morning at the iconic fountain. Access is regulated (open 09:00–21:00, last entry 20:30), so arrive early to avoid queues and toss a coin for luck.
Spanish Steps & Trinità dei Monti
Walk (10 min) to Piazza di Spagna. Climb the Baroque staircase and visit the church of Trinità dei Monti (open 09:00–19:30 on Sundays and slightly later on weekdays). The steps are a public monument open 24/7.
Lunch near Trevi/Spanish Steps
Enjoy lunch at a trattoria or café in the historic centre. This break also gives time to explore nearby boutiques along Via dei Condotti.
Walk to Antica Dimora Delle Cinque Lune
Head toward Piazza Navona (~15 min walk); you can detour past the Pantheon on the way.
Check‑in & break
Drop bags at the hotel, rest and enjoy the rooftop terrace which overlooks Rome.
Piazza Navona & Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Two minutes’ walk from the hotel. Explore Bernini’s fountains and the lively square (open 24 hrs) and capture some photos.
Chiostro del Bramante
Around the corner on Via della Pace 5. The ticket office closes at 19:00 and exhibitions remain open an hour later. Enjoy Renaissance architecture and current art shows.
Travel to the Colosseum
Take a bus or taxi to the Colosseum area (allow ~30 min) and arrive a little early for your timed entry.
Colosseum (ticketed entry)
Use your 17:45 ticket to explore the Colosseum. Summer opening hours extend to 19:15 (last entry 18:15), so you’ll have just over an hour to visit the arena and exterior.
Dinner & evening
After your visit, dine in the Monti neighbourhood near the Colosseum or return toward Piazza Navona. For live music, consider classical concerts in nearby churches or jazz bars in Trastevere.
Sunday
Check out & store luggage
Leave bags at the hotel reception for the day. Have breakfast on the rooftop terrace.
Leisurely walk along the Tiber
Cross Ponte Sant’Angelo towards Castel Sant’Angelo. Enjoy views of the river and photo-ops of St. Peter’s dome.
Visit Castel Sant’Angelo
The massive round fortress, once Hadrian’s mausoleum, now houses a museum and panoramic terraces. It is open Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–19:30 (last entry 18:30). Spend about 1½ hours exploring its ramparts, papal apartments and the Angel’s Terrace for sweeping photos over Rome.
Walk Via della Conciliazione
Head toward St. Peter’s Basilica.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Entry is free; open 07:00–19:10 daily. On Sundays there may be Papal Angelus at 12:00; plan to arrive afterwards to avoid closure. Visit the nave, Michelangelo’s Pietà and, if you wish, climb the dome (last entry ~17:00). Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered).
Lunch in Borgo or return to Piazza Navona
Try a trattoria on Borgo Pio or head back to the hotel neighbourhood for lunch.
Optional: Pantheon or gelato tasting
Walk to the Pantheon (free; open 09:00–19:00) or take a gelato tour near Largo di Torre Argentina.
Collect luggage from hotel
Prepare for departure.
Travel to Roma Termini
Bus 64 from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II or taxi (allow ~30 min).
Termini – last explorations
If time allows, browse the Mercato Centrale for local food souvenirs or visit the nearby Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Be at your platform by 18:30.