Our suggestions for a day trip and weekend getaway from Rome
From medieval towns and castles to beaches and lakes, the Lazio region and surrounding environs have it all. Rome is the perfect starting point for touring some of the best Italy has to offer, only a couple of hours from the city. Whether your idea of a perfect weekend is hiking with panoramic views, visiting historic sites, churches and castles, enjoying a leisurely meal in a typical osteria or getting lost wandering through quaint cobblestone streets, one of these weekend getaways and road trips from Rome is sure to inspire a relaxing escape.
Click on the photos below and discover a detailed post for each location
Anagni
The city of the popes
Fiuggi
A visit to Fiuggi’s thermal baths is a must
Castel Gandolfo
The Papal Palace and Gardens
Calcata
Take a day trip to Lazio’s Boho Borgo
Casperia
Charm and Olive Oil in the Hills of Sabina
Castelli Romani
A day trip to Rome’s Ancient Castle Towns
Cerveteri
Fascinating Insight into Ancient Burial Practices
Civita di Bagnoregio
A Fairytale Come to Life
Giardino di Ninfa
A day trip to the enchanting Garden of the Nymphs
Lago di Bolsena
A day trip to Europe’s Largest Volcanic Lake
Lago di Vico
Tranquility in a Natural Reserve
Nemi
A day trip to a Magical Town Famous for Strawberries
Orvieto
Medieval Elegance in Southern Umbria
Ovindoli
Mountain Air and the Great Outdoors
Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Escape to Abruzzo
Sermoneta
A day trip to a Medieval Jewel with a Mighty Castle
Tuscania
A day trip to the Pearl of Etruria
Tivoli – Villa d’Este
Explore the enchanting villa
Ostia Antica
A day trip to A Smaller Version of Pompeii
Lake Martignano
A Hidden Gem near Rome
Viterbo
A trip back in Time
Head to the Beach
Beaches near Rome
Ponza Island
A day trip to the magical island near Rome
Bomarzo
Magical Medieval Town
Subiaco
Nature and beautiful monasteries
Santa Severa
Visit the Castel and the Medieval Village
Bracciano Lake
A volcanic lake an hour from Rome provides a refreshing respite
Naples
Weekend Getaway to Naples
Florence
How to spend 24 hours in Florence
The Best Things To Do In Lazio
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Another easy day trip to Rome is Frascati. Frascati is famous for their white wine and is an easy 25 minute train ride from Roma Termini and costs only 2.10 euro. The town is charming and if you’d like to go on a great laid-back tour I recommend The Old Frascati Wine Tour http://www.oldfrascati.com
The tour is run by an American woman who lives in Frascati and is part of one of the wine making families on the tour. Buon Viaggio!