Rome in 4 days from Madrid

Flight, 09:25–11:55

Fly Madrid to Rome Fiumicino

Wizz Air W46012, MAD 09:25 → FCO 11:55, direct, 2 h 30 min

Direct Wizz Air flight from Madrid to Rome Fiumicino.

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Stay, 11:55–12:55

Club House Hotel Rome

Relaxed rooms & suites, some with balconies, in a down-to-earth property featuring a bar.

Well-rated 4-star base with breakfast included, ideal for a value-focused trip.

• Free breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Air conditioning

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Restaurant, 13:30–14:45

Ristorante Trattoria Antonio al Pantheon

Via dei Pastini, 12, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Refined trattoria for classic Roman fare. An enduring trattoria serving elevated traditional Roman dishes in an elegant, tranquil setting.

An enduring trattoria serving elevated traditional Roman dishes in an elegant, tranquil setting, a perfect foodie welcome.

Café, 15:00–15:30

Sant' Eustachio Caffè

Piazza di S. Eustachio, 82, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Celebrated coffee shop & bean roasters. Coffee shop famed for its home-roast beans, blended with water from an ancient aqueduct.

Celebrated roaster famed for home-roast beans blended with water from an ancient aqueduct; order a classic espresso.

Sight, 16:00–17:00

Piazza di Spagna

00187 Roma RM, Italy

Landmark square with Spanish Steps. Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

Refined 18th-century square with the Spanish Steps and the Church of Trinità dei Monti above.

Bar, 17:15–18:30

ANTICA ENOTECA RISTORANTE -WINE BAR

V. della Croce, 76b, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Atmospheric, old-world wine bar. Rustic bar with a wooden counter, frescoes & a high ceiling, plus a large stock of Italian wines.

Rustic, old-world wine bar with frescoes, a wooden counter and a large stock of Italian wines.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Taverna dei migliori

Viale Manzoni, 107, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Cozy trattoria for Roman specialties. Classic Roman-style pasta & meat dishes served in homey interiors or on a sidewalk terrace.

Cozy trattoria for classic Roman-style pasta and meat dishes in homey interiors.

Café, 08:00–08:45

Caffè Antica Roma

Via Marco Aurelio, 28, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Highly rated cafe for a quick Italian breakfast of cornetto and cappuccino.

Sight, 09:15–11:45

Colosseum

P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Iconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arena. Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

The monumental three-tiered amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, the heart of any history trip.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Sight, 12:00–13:30

Roman Forum

00186 Roma RM, Italy

Excavated heart of the Roman Empire. Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

Vast excavated area of temples, squares and government buildings, some 2,000 years old; usually covered by the Colosseum combo ticket.

Restaurant, 14:00–15:15

La Carbonara

Via Emanuele Filiberto, 136, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Roman spot for a hearty plate of its namesake carbonara after the ruins.

Sight, 15:45–16:15

Arco degli Acetari

Via del Pellegrino, 19, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Picturesque courtyard on many postcards. Tiny, postcard-famous courtyard behind an arched passageway, with rustic, vine-covered ochre houses.

Tiny postcard-famous courtyard behind an arched passageway, with vine-covered ochre houses.

Restaurant, 19:00–20:30

Al Gallinaccio

Vicolo del Gallinaccio, 6, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Typical Roman dishes & a relaxed vibe. Classic Roman pastas, meats & cold cuts in a laid-back space with elaborate wall murals.

Classic Roman pastas, meats and cold cuts in a laid-back space with elaborate wall murals.

Bar, 21:00–22:00

Bar San Calisto

Piazza di S. Calisto, 3, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Convivial pitstop for beers & coffee. Italian beers, long drinks & cream-topped coffee granita at a down-to-earth bar opened in the 1960s.

Down-to-earth bar opened in the 1960s; try an Italian beer or cream-topped coffee granita.

Café, 08:00–08:45

Barnum Roma

Via del Pellegrino, 63/65, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Popular all-day cafe for a relaxed breakfast before the Vatican.

Sight, 09:15–12:30

Sistine Chapel

00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling. Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling inside the Vatican Museums, a must for culture lovers.

Restaurant, 13:00–14:30

Alle Fratte di Trastevere

Via delle Fratte di Trastevere, 49/50, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Roman dishes in a classic trattoria. Typical Roman pasta & grills in a rustic room filled with paintings, or on a small terrace.

Typical Roman pasta and grills in a rustic room filled with paintings.

Sight, 15:00–16:15

Janiculum Hill

Municipio I, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

Popular terrace for sweeping city views. This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

Historic hilltop terrace with sweeping panoramic views over Rome.

Café, 17:00–17:45

Sciascia Caffè 1919

Via Fabio Massimo, n.80/a, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Cozy locale for coffee & aperitifs. Charming, wood-paneled cafe, bar & shop serving coffees, granitas & aperitifs, plus chocolate.

Charming wood-paneled cafe and shop; enjoy an aperitif or their chocolate.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Taverna Romana

Via della Madonna dei Monti, 79, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Roman staples in a long-standing locale. Veteran trattoria serving classic Roman dishes prepared with ingredients supplied by local farms.

Veteran trattoria serving classic Roman dishes made with ingredients from local farms.

Flight, 06:00–08:40

Fly Rome to Madrid

Wizz Air W46011, FCO 06:00 → MAD 08:40, direct, 2 h 40 min

Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Direct Wizz Air return flight to Madrid.

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