Our Rome mini-break promises an unforgettable journey, filled with rich history, iconic landmarks, and seamless travel arrangements.
Starting with convenient transportation, our adventure begins with a comfortable bus ride to the airport, followed by a quick and scenic plane journey to the heart of Italy.
Once in Rome, we will immerse ourselves in the city’s timeless charm, exploring world-renowned attractions like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Trevi Fountain.
This guide will provide all the essential details about our travel logistics and the must-see sights, ensuring a perfect Roman getaway.
HOTEL DETAILS
We are staying at the Cambridge Hotel.
BUS PICKUP TIMES
We will be picking up from our usual stops:
Carrefour Capistrano Bus Stop Nerja (12:00hr)
Nerja Bus Station (12:05hr)
Marinas de Nerja Hotel Bus Stop (12:10hr)
Torrox Costa Penoncillo Bus Stop (12:15hr)
Torrox Costa Main Bus Station (12:20hr)
Torrox Park (12:25hr)
El Ingenio (Old COVID Tent) (12:45hr)
All travel times are confirmed 48 hours before the day of travel.
We will be picked up from Malaga Airport on Monday 14th at 20:30hr.
FLIGHT TIMES
Outbound Flight – Friday 11th October
Wizzair – W46026
Malaga 16:05hr – Rome 18:45hr
Inbound Flight – Monday 14th October
Wizzair – W46025
Rome 17:00hr – Malaga 19:50hr
ATTRACTIONS
COLOSSEUM
The number 1 attraction of Rome is the Colosseum; the large amphitheatre that housed 65,000 spectators in Roman days. Gladiators battled each other as well as wild animals in the Colosseum’s arena, which is considered one of the seven modern wonders of the world.
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TREVI FOUNTAIN
The most famous fountain in the capital of Italy and perhaps even the world must be the ‘Fontana di Trevi’, or Trevi Fountain. This baroque fountain, located on the Piazza di Trevi, was built in the 18th century and a must see at the list of ‘best things to do in Rome’. The landmark and monument displays the god of the sea, Neptune on his chariot.
PANTHEON
One of the best maintained buildings from Roman times is the Pantheon. What function the building had in those days is still not clear, but the Pantheon was given to the pope by emperor Hadrian in 608. The current church has several unique funerary monuments (painter Raphael and a few Italian kings), as well as a remarkably large and open dome (oculus).
ST PETER'S BASILICA
The St. Peter’s Basilica, or ‘Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano’ is the spiritual centre of the Catholic Church and residence of the pope. The enormous basilica, located in the independent state of Vatican City and next to St Peter’s Square, was built on what is believed to be the grave of Peter. Saint Peter’s Basilica contains masterpieces such as Bernini’s baldachin and ‘La Pieta’ by Michelangelo, but you can also visit the crypts with 148 papal tombs.
VATICAN MUSEUM & Sistine Chapel
Over the centuries, the popes amassed an enormous art collection varying from Roman objects and religious relics to countless paintings. In the Vatican Museum, you can visit 54 richly decorated rooms and view these art treasures of the Catholic church. The highlight for many visitors is likely to be the famous Sistine Chapel. The chapel with lovely frescos by Michelangelo that is mostly known as the site of conclave when a new pope is elected.
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closed on sunday!
Piazza Navona
One of the most remarkable squares and best places to visit in Rome is Piazza Navona. The famous square therefore owes its elongated shape to its original purpose as a Roman athletics stadium. Interesting sights on the square include a number of fountains, such as the ‘La Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi’ by Bernini, an interesting obelisk, and you can visit the excavations of the old stadium of Domitianus.
galleria & villa borghese
The name Villa Borghese refers to the largest and most beautiful park in Rome. At one time, this estate belonged to the very wealthy cardinal Scipione Borghese and was built around the villa of the same name. Since 1903, it has been in the possession of the municipality of Rome and serves as a public park.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Originally, the 2nd-century Castel Sant’Angelo, or Castle of the Holy Angel, was a mausoleum for emperor Hadrian. After archangel Michael appeared here in 590 and ended a plague, Pope Pius II had a large bronze statue of the angels placed on top of the castle. The Castle Of The Holy Angel was part of Rome’s defences and offered a place where popes could shelter, as the Vatican was connected to it by a tunnel.
Spanish Steps
At the foot of the French church ‘Trinita dei Monti’ lie the 135 steps of the Spanish Steps. The Spanish Steps decent to the Piazza di Spagna, where you will find a distinctive fountain by Pietro Bernini. The 18th-century Spanish Steps have grown into a tourist hotspot, and the top of the stairs offers a gorgeous view of Rome.
Monument of vittorio emanule II
One of the most remarkable of Rome landmarks, the monument of the first Italian king Vittorio Emanuelle II, is located next to the Piazza Venezia square. The building is also called the Altare della Patria – the altar of the fatherland – and commemorates the unification of Italy. Romans also use nicknames for it such as ‘typewriter’ and ‘wedding cake’. The colossal white building also contains a museum and the tomb of the unknown soldier, which is guarded by two soldiers.
piazza del popolo
The Piazza del Popolo is a large neo-classical square from the 19th century, originally intended to welcome visitors who entered the city from the north. Noteworthy sights on the square are the two identical churches built across from each other, the city gate ‘Porta del Popolo’, an enormous Egyptian obelisk and the steps that let you climb Pincio Hill for a wonderful view.
Sights of Trastevere
On the opposite bank of the river Tiber lies the old working-class neighbourhood of Rome. Trastevere is a typical Italian neighbourhood where you can get lost in a maze of narrow streets, see old medieval houses, and go for a lively night out in the area’s many restaurants and bars.
capuchin crypt
A very bizarre place to visit in Rome is the Capuchin Crypts. In five chapels under the “Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini” church, the bones and skulls of nearly 3,600 Capuchin brothers have been incorporated as works of art in the crypts. In the museum, you will learn more about the Capuchin Brothers, after which you will visit these very special crypts.
GUIDED TOURS
If you prefer to experience Rome with Guided tours please take a look at these two websites.
HOP ON HOP OFF BUS
I strongly advise purchasing a BIGBUS hop on hop off ticket.
I was originally going to tackle Rome on foot but after looking at the stops it makes more sense to travel by bus.
We have a stop 5 minutes away from the hotel.
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