How can I best see ancient Rome in 3 days while singing in the vatican?

Question

I'm singing in the International Festival of Choirs, but want to see as much of Ancient Rome as I can. I think short hops from Vatican City would be best, to intersect with the singing engagements. The dates are 27th July to 2nd August. I am also a fan of Lindsey Davis.

Answer 1

When in Rome, we took the Grey Line tours that picked you up at your hotel. There are several choices and length of tour (for example, ONLY ancient Rome) and they take you straight to each place with a terrific tourguide, who also points out wonderful things along the way. It is a very efficient way to see Rome because you dont have to spend your time with public transportation or dealing with traffic if you are driving yourself, and the buses can park right at the site.  And you don't get lost! We have done it several times and highly recommend it. HAve wonderful time, it sounds like a great experience for you. (I am pretty sure we researched Grey Line online before we left - maybe even through Expedia??)

Answer 2

A good overview of sightseeing stuff in Rome:

http://fonisol.com/rome/sightseeing.htm

You can also book tours thru those pages, all online.

Monica

Answer 3

OOh it's going to be very hot at that time of year! If you're talking ancient Rome you'd be as well taking in the Colosseum and the Forum during the same visit. They're next door to each other. There's also Palatine, Trajan's markets and the Circus Maximus nearby. Capitoline hill is only five minutes from the Colosseum and it has some fine museums. If you're singing at the Vatican don't miss the Vatican museums which include the Sisitine Chapel and the Rapael rooms.

The evenings are a good time to see the piazza's and fountains as you can walk around exploring.

Try the eyewitness travel guide to Rome as it's got great write ups of what to see, opening times and plenty of maps.

Buon fortuna

Answer 4

The Italy travelogues on our web site include countless visits to Rome.  Read through them and pick out the sights you want to see as opportunities arise.  Have a great time!

http://www.thetravelzine.com

Answer 5

places to see in Rome here:

http://www.travelmanual.info/visiting-ro...