The Best of Rome in Five Days

We've all seen the packages promising amazingspot for a cappuccino at one of the roadside cafes or
European vacations on limited budgets. But the numbereven an evening meal.
of days usually varies from 5 to 7 days. How do youDay Two - Visit the Vatican Museums. Take in the
see all there is to see in a city as exquisite andbeauty of the Sistine Chapel and the Stanze rooms as
steeped in history as Rome? We've compiled a fivewell as all of the wonderful masterpieces from great
day itinerary of sights that cannot be missed.artists. St. Peter's Basilica can sometimes be accessed
Day One - Take on the Colosseum bright and early infrom the Sistine Chapel and is also a must-see. You
the morning. The site opens at 9 am and should takewill likely spend several hours exploring the area, so be
you about an hour to explore and get some terrificsure to arrive early. Your next stop will be to travel to
photo opportunities. Move on to the rear exit of the(and up!) the Spanish Steps for an amazing view at
Roman Forum and pass the famous Arch ofthe top. Near the steps you'll find the Keats-Shelley
Constantine on the way. At the Roman Forum, beHouse. You can treat yourself to Victorian style
sure to visit the Basilica of Maxentius and the beautifulteatime at Babington's Tea Rooms or visit Rome's
ancient temples. Near the Capitoline Hill, you'll find theoldest coffeehouse Antico Caffè Greco on
Rostra platform, where Mark Antony delivered athe Via Condotti. Shoppers will be happy to find the
eulogy for Julius Caesar. For a ritzy European lunch,street lined with luxury stores. To finish off the day,
make reservations at the Vecchia Roma. Thetake in an orchestral concert at the gilded Baroque
Pantheon can be found on Via di Minerva. About twochurch or visit the Jackie O's discotheque.
blocks away is Piazza Navona, which is the perfect