A Week in Rome

We travelled to Rome the long-way round - flying with Lufthansa to Frankfurt, and then on to Rome. The main reason for this that the flight actually worked out cheaper than a 'budget' airline, plus, with Lufthansa being a national airline, we received full baggage allowance at no extra cost.

From Rome, we then jumped on the train from the airport to a small town just outside Rome where our campsite was located.

Where to Stay:

I Pini Camping is around a 40 minute drive out from the centre of Rome with a daily shuttle bus operating from the campsite. There is a range of 'cabin' style self-catering accommodation and superb facilities, including a pool for those 'days off' from exploring, a shop and restaurant.

Things to do:

There is so much to see & do in Rome that it is worth purchasing a city pass which can be purchased in advance. We opted for the Omnia multi pass which gives two cards -  the Omnia card gives access to Vatican Museums (including fast-track entry) and also covers 72-hours on the hop-on - hop-off bus city bus tour. The second card is the Rome Card which gives free entry to two of the seven main top Rome attractions, plus discounted entry into others and acts as a 72-hour travel card for public transport around Rome.

Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus - this is a great way to see the main sights of Rome and to get an idea of where attractions are located and which you would like to visit. Rome is an extremely walkable city, but some of the sights are quite far apart and it gets extremely hot during the Spring and Summer months!

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill are all located within the same area, so it may be worth planning to visit these all on the same day. Fast-Track passes are available through Omnia pass. 

Trevi Fountain is tucked away on a side street in central Rome and takes a bit of finding, but there are small signs pointing in the general direction. 

Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica can all be seen in one day and are included i the Omnia pass - just remember to wear suitable clothing.