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Rome in 3 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Rome itinerary with Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, Saint Peter’s Basilica. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

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Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases
Rome (day 1–3)
When to go
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) give warm, settled weather with fewer crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, so book accommodation and popular sights well ahead.

Day 1: Rome

  • 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
  • 14:00 Hotel Artemide — Perfect for culture and food lovers, offering a central location and excellent dining options.
  • Afternoon Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major — Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major: 4.8★ (57,958 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening La Nuova Piazzetta — La Nuova Piazzetta: 4.8★ (54,505 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Rome

  • Morning Sant' Eustachio Caffè — Sant' Eustachio Caffè: 4.1★ (13,254 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola — Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola: 4.8★ (21,742 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Piccolo Buco (NO PRENOTAZIONI-NO RESERVATIONS) — Piccolo Buco (NO PRENOTAZIONI-NO RESERVATIONS): good budget fit, 4.5★ (8,179 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Saint Peter’s Basilica — Saint Peter’s Basilica: 4.8★ (184,908 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Pastasciutta — Pastasciutta: 4.7★ (10,966 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Trevi Fountain — Trevi Fountain: 4.7★ (525,470 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Rome

  • Morning Giolitti — Giolitti: 4.4★ (29,502 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Piazza di Spagna — Piazza di Spagna: 4.7★ (152,901 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • 11:00 Hotel Artemide — Perfect for culture and food lovers, offering a central location and excellent dining options.
  • 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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