From Rome to Florence to Venice, this European destination will be hugely rewarding with everything that it offers.
I undertook a vacation to the beautiful country of the Romans, Italy, rich in history, fashion, food, wine and cappuccino.
The journey began in Rome and the city was definitely not built in a day. Getting to the city from the airport is easy with the Leonardo Express train from the airport to the main train station Roma Termini or if not in a rush, one can hop into buses which get one into the main train station for between 5-7 euros with free WiFi. Hotels are a plenty and most popular spot would be around the Main Train Terminus. I would not recommend Air BnB type accommodations because Italy is prone to petty thefts and you do not want to be stranded in an unfamiliar city. Also, all hotels charge a city tax ranging from 4-6 euros per person per night which needs to be paid at checkout, so budget for it when making a booking. Roaming within the city is easy too. I would not recommend the hop on hop off bus in Rome since most sights are in narrow lanes, which are not accessible by the bus. Better to take the underground and it’s feasible since it has only four lines.
I would definitely recommend a walking tour which starts from the old city and concludes at the Colosseum. It was interesting to know how every empire kept building the city over the old one just like a lasagne. The Colosseum is a marvel of architecture. I was immediately transported into the era when the Romans would host the games and the sheer size of the place is bound to mesmerise you. No trip to this city is complete without a visit to the Trevi fountains, Spanish steps, Pantheon, and Republic square.
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Outlook Money.
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