A Long Weekend in Rome

This morning, you’ll board an early two-and-a-half-hour flight to Rome so you can make the most of your time in this incredible city. When you arrive, you’ll head straight to your hotel near the central square of Piazza Navona, a place where you can really feel Rome’s pulsating heartbeat. Many of the city’s best sites are within walking distance from here, so after setting down your bags, it’s time to get out and explore.

The city is awash with beautiful Baroque architecture, from Bernini’s Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi to the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone. After soaking up the atmosphere in this vibrant area, head down one of the adjacent streets for your first real Roman bowlful of cacio e pepe or carbonara. This afternoon, the question is not what to see, but where to start. From the Roman Forum to the Colosseum, the elegant boutiques around piazza di Spagna to the Centrale Montemartini, the city is full of historical sites and contemporary culture to satisfy any traveller. On the other side of the Tiber, you’ll find Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican. When you need a break from all that sightseeing, the city’s countless trattoria, gelaterie and osterie are yours to choose from.