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5 Days in Rome Travel Guide for first-time visitors. Discover the Best of Italy.
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Introduction
There are so many reasons for visiting Rome that we should actually ask ourselves: Why should we NOT visit Rome?
Travelers visit Rome only to find that they do not want to leave the enchanted city. The end: they either extend their stay indefinitely, or yearn to go back if they had no choice but to leave the eternal city. It is as if the city casts a spell on whoever enters and the old adage of all roads lead to Rome becomes true in the fact that people want to go back time and time again.
When you think about Rome in modern society, it is easy to forget that this city was once the leader of the ancient world. Why would many merely come to visit Rome, and decide to make Rome their home? This is because you will discover yourself cocooned in a tiny world, with innumerable things to do, see and experience, and you will discover something new every time you go there.
Rome has a legacy of historical landmarks, art and it also covers a myriad of ancient eras due to the fact that nearly 2800 years worth of history is expressed in this one city. Think the Colosseum, Pantheon, Sistine Chapel, to mention but a few. The architecture is so rich in art and history that it is difficult to imagine, until you walk those streets yourself.
So, why would you want to visit Rome?
A large part of the world's most iconic structures can be seen in the Roman Forum, including the famous Colosseum. The Roman Forum was the focal point of all action in the city amid the time when the Roman Empire ruled the vast majority of Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Among the structures to see are the Arch of Titus and Circus Maximus, where the unforgettable, although fictional, chariot race from the 1959 motion picture "Ben Hur" played off.
If you are planning to travel to Europe, Rome should be your first choice. And while youre at it take the high-speed train to Venice and expand your horizons even more...
Chapter 1 Getting Started
So now you are thinking about traveling to a foreign country for a five day vacation. With the right planning beforehand, this can be the vacation of a lifetime! You have chosen Rome the eternal city. Lucky you!
The following guidelines are good for a visit to any foreign country. Later on in this book, we will focus on Rome, but we will begin with the basics first.
- Decide which country you want to visit and the amount of time you want to spend there especially if you decide on visiting multiple cities or even multiple countries.
- If you, or any person who will be traveling with you, do not have a passport yet, this is now the time to apply for one. Make sure you know all the requirements for obtaining a passport and have everything ready when you visit the consulate. First time Passport Applicants
- Unless you already have a valid visa, you will need to apply for this as well. Confirm the visa requirements and apply for each traveler. You will need to do this well ahead of time, to ensure that you leave enough time for the documents to be processed. In some cases, you will need to provide an itinerary which you will be able to get from your travel agency. Schengen Visa Info
- Look at the dates that will fit in with your vacation time and make sure that there are no major events taking place at the same time unless that is the reason for the trip. Book your flights and remember to look at the layovers as the cheaper flights have longer layovers and will cause your travel time to stretch out. Shop around and find the best deals for you. Sometimes, it can be to your benefit if you book the tickets well in advance, this will give you time to pay off the credit card you used to book the flights if you do not pay cash, and the flights are often cheaper than last-minute bookings. If you are traveling with young children, it is advisable (but not a requirement) to find the shortest flights available.
- Decide what you want to do and which places you want to visit and book your accommodation as close to the venues as possible or find a hotel with a shuttle service that can transport you to certain drop-off areas from where you can explore the city. Some hotels are within walking distance from the airport and this can also prove to be a great idea if you find accommodation like this.
- If you decide that public transport and walking are not for you, you might want to consider renting a car from a rental company. There is generally more than one Rental Company, so it will be clever to get quotes from each and find a deal that works for you. Make sure there are no hidden costs and make sure you know exactly what the rental will cost you at the end of your trip before you confirm any bookings. There is also a variety of cars available that will fit in with your lifestyle. Whether its a nifty little car to zip through traffic or a more appropriate family car, you will find exactly what you need. You will also need to apply for your international drivers license well in advance in order to legally drive in a foreign country. Driving Abroad
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