Rome, Italy - The Eternal City

Things To Do In Rome, Italy – The Eternal City

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Welcome To Rome, Italy (CIA, FCO)

Dan Palatine - Rome, Italy

Dan Palatine – Rome, Italy

Rome, one of my favorite European cities. A bit complex to navigate, but you get used to it. It is the home of the Pope, well kind of as the Pope lives in Vatican City in the Vatican which is actually it’s own country.

Here are some things about the city you may find helpful on your next visit.

Airport Information

The city is served by two airports. The one that most know is Rome-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci (FCO). The other one is lesser known, Rome-Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine (CIA). The latter is used by low cost carriers.

And if you’re stuck in Europe and trying to get back home to North American, this article is for you.

Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) – Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Address

Via dell’Aeroporto di Fiumicino, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy

Airport Website

https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en

This airport is the larger of the two airports and where the flights from North America and other parts of the world.

Home Airline

The home airline is ITA Airways — Italia Trasporto Aereo. 🇮🇹 They’re the successor to Alitalia (which officially stopped flying in October 2021).

ITA Airways Airbus A350-900

ITA Airways Airbus A350-900

Scheduled Service Airlines Serving Rome-Fiumicino International Airport – Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)

AJet (VF), AP, AccessRail (9B), Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), AeroItalia SRL (XZ), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Aeromexico (AM), Air Algerie (AH), Air Cairo (SM), Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Air Corsica (XK), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), Air Transat (TS), AirBaltic (BT), American Airlines (AA), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), BMI Regional (BM), BQ, Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), China Airlines (CI), China Eastern Airlines (MU)

Condor (DE), Croatia Airlines (OU), Delta Air Lines (DL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), Georgian Airways (A9), Gulf Air (GF), Hainan Airlines (HU), ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), InterJet (4O), Jet2.com (LS), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Korean Airlines (KE), Kuwait Airways (KU), LATAM (LA), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG)

Middle Eastern Airlines (ME), Neos Air (NO), Norse Atlantic Airways (N0), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Oman Air (WY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Air Morac (AT), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Saudia Airlines (SV), Sichuan Airlines (3U), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Sky Express (GQ), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX)

T’way Air, TAP Portugal (TP), Tarom (RO), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), Uzbekistan Airways (HY), VL, Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), WestJet (WS), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).

Airport To The City

Check the details on this page  https://www.turismoroma.it/en/page/plane. I’ve found that the most useful way is to either take the train into Rome-Termini station or take the bus. As much as I love trains, I found the bus the easiest way.

Train Services
Bus Services

You can find additional information at https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-to-and-from

Shared Ride Services

https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/car-sharing

Airport Hotels

There are two airport hotels on the airport property itself. I’ve actually stayed at the Hilton there once when I was trying to make it back home many years ago. The other hotels are in the nearby Fiumicino area; accessible by hotel shuttle bus or other shuttle buses..

 

Rome-Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine (CIA)

The other airport in Rome is Rome–Ciampino Airport (CIA). It’s much smaller and closer to the city than Fiumicino (FCO).

Address

Via Appia Nuova, 1651, 00040 Ciampino Rome, Italy

Airport Website

https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-cia-ciampino

Home Airline

👉 The main airlines at Ciampino are low-cost carriers, especially:

  • Ryanair (Irish) 🇮🇪

  • Wizz Air (Hungarian) 🇭🇺

Scheduled Service Airlines Serving Rome-Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine (CIA)

Ryanair (FR), Wizz Air (W6) and Wizz Air UK (W4).

Airport To The City

Check the details on this page  https://www.turismoroma.it/en/page/plane. I’ve found that the most useful way is to either take the train into Rome-Termini station or take the bus. As much as I love trains, I found the bus the easiest way.

Train Services
Bus Services
Shared Ride Services

https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/car-sharing1

Airport Hotels

There are no airport hotels on the airport property itself. They are located very close by though.

 

Trains Serving The City

There are many train services serving the city of Rome from various parts of Italy and Europe:

Plus you can use Eurail to make bookings.

Buses Serving The City

There are several bus companies that serves Rome. Here are some of them:

Currency

The currency of Italy is the Euro (EUR). I recommend getting money at an ATM. They won’t take USD for purchases. Use an ATM as opposed to currency exchange places as the ATM exchange rate is much better. Also, ensure that your credit card transactions are paid for in Euros as opposed to your local currency as the rates are better.

Language

Italian, however English is also spoken.

Visa Information

No visa is required for U.S. citizens, but you must have two blank pages available for entry. Other citizens should check with the Italian consulate/embassy in your region for specifics. Alternatively, you can use the IATA Web site for visa/health requirements.

Things To Do In Rome

There are many things to do in the Eternal City. here are just a few. In addition, you should take some time to visit, Fiumicino. This is the city in which the airport is located. There are great places to eat, a beach and you get the Italian hospitality and the pace is much sloer. You can take a bus from the Leonardo da Vinci Airport to the city.

  1. Start the day at the Colosseum – This ancient amphitheater is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome and the perfect place to start your day in the city.
  2. Explore the Roman Forum – After visiting the Colosseum, head to the nearby Roman Forum to explore the ruins of ancient Rome.
  3. Visit the Pantheon – This nearly 2,000-year-old temple is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome and is a must-see for any visitor.
  4. Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain – According to legend, throwing a coin into this famous fountain ensures your return to Rome.
  5. Enjoy a gelato in Piazza Navona – This beautiful square is home to some of the best gelato shops in Rome, so treat yourself to a cone or cup.
  6. Visit the Vatican Museums – The Vatican Museums are home to some of the world’s most famous masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel. I did a tour with Walks of the Sistine Chapel; I highly recommend it.
    Vatican City - St. Peters Basilica

    Vatican City – St. Peters Basilica

  7. Stroll through the Trastevere neighborhood – This charming neighborhood is known for its narrow streets, colorful buildings, and lively nightlife.
  8. Walk along the Appian Way – This ancient road was once the gateway to Rome and is now a beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy the countryside.
  9. End the day at the Spanish Steps – This famous staircase is a popular spot to watch the sunset and enjoy the view of the city.

Here are some additional tours from my partner Viator.

 

Places To Eat and Drink

Rome have tons of places to dine. Follow the crowds and your nose. Try pizza as it’s different than in the U.S. as well as gelato ice cream and also some true Italian pasta and also Tortellini (shown below).

Tortellini from Pomposa al Regras Modena, Italy

Where To Stay In Rome (Accommodations)

Rome is a very expensive city when it comes to hotels as it’s usually so busy. You can find both chain properties as well as locally branded ones. You can use his map to find hotels.

 

Have you been to Rome and/or The Vatican? What are your recommendations?

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