Weekend Getaway from Rome

Daytrips from Rome and Ideas for a Weekend Getaway

Need a break from the city? In this section you’ll find the best weekend getaways from Rome: seaside escapes, hilltop towns, wine regions, spa breaks and countryside retreats you can reach in just a few hours by train or car.

Get Out of Town: One day in FLORENCE

Take a trip to Florence and find out what made it the birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy the architecture, art, and famous Florentine steaks!

Close To Rome: Top 3 Nearby Cities To Visit For The Weekend

Rome’s central location makes it perfect for exploring other stunning parts of Italy. Both north and south, Rome is within a stone’s throw of some of the most iconic Italian cities. Check out our top three picks, with some ideas for what to do while you’re there. Naples Just 140 miles south of the Italian […]

Hiking Near Rome: Best walking and trekking trails near Rome

Need a break from the city? Trekking might be the right choice for you. Here is a list of 8 hiking areas near Rome, all in about a short drive from the city center.

Get Out Of Town: BOLOGNA

Found a little over two hours away from Rome by train, the northern city of Bologna charms with its miles of characteristic portici.

Get Out Of Town: VENICE

Take a trip to Venice and soak up some of the magic that has inspired artists from the Renaissance to the present day. And don’t forget the famous carnival.

Ostia Antica

Instead of trekking down to Pompeii, why not explore Rome’s very own ghost town, Ostia Antica? Wander the amazingly well preserved streets of what was once a bustling seaport at the mouth of the Tiber.

Mansalto CountryHouses in Tuscany

The Mansalto & Montemaggiore estate, with their vineyards, olive trees and countryhouses represent a real world apart in the heart of Tuscany.

Rome day trip: Subiaco – sacred places

Escape the city and plan a day trip from Rome to beautiful Subiaco - an oasis in the Lazio region where natural beauty, spirituality and Italian history meet.

5 Reasons Why Florence Is A Good Place to Live in

Reasons to want to live in Florence Listed amongst the most beautiful cities in the world, Florence is home to great women and men who played a role in changing history. Being the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence gets millions of visitors from different parts of the world annually. Piazzas, museums, and churches are some […]

Weekend getaway to Matera

In only a few hours you can escape Rome and go on a weekend getaway to this year's European Capital of Culture: Matera.