📍Rome .. A little different review ..

#rome We managed to squeeze in 50,000 steps in 35°C heat, and while it was tough, it was also one of the most unforgettable experiences I’ve had! Also loved meeting a fellow EDTer from this group .. always so nice to connect while travelling! 👋🏼 ✈️ Flew out Tuesday morning from Manchester to Ciampino Airport .. it’s small and super easy to navigate & back in Wednesday evening. 🚎 From the airport, we got the bus (Stand 6) and then took the metro .. only €7 to Roma Termini. **Taxis from Ciampino are a flat €40 to anywhere in the city if you prefer that route. 🏨 We booked Hotel The Colosseum .. great location, a short walk from Roma Termini, the Colosseum, and Santa Maria Maggiore (one of the four major basilicas in Rome) .. Bonus the hotel has a lovely rooftop bar with gorgeous views, was perfect after a long day of walking. 🍕 We had lunch right in front of the Colosseum (can’t remember the restaurant name, but the pizza was unreal) .. It’s also where we met Eric, our Vespa tour guide. 🛵 We pre-booked a 2-hour Vespa tour with a company called “Rome Vespa Tour”HIGHLY recommend it! 🛵It was a personal tour of all the major landmarks, with time to stop and take pictures. We even went to the highest point in Rome (the views 😍)then finished by crossing into the Vatican City 🇻🇦 🩵We felt like we’re in a movie .. the breeze, the views, the city … magical ✨ ⛲️After we took a beautiful stroll, starting with the Trevi Fountain, which looked stunning at night, enjoyed a lovely meal nearby before heading over to the Spanish Steps (which were closed off due to filming for Squid Game! 🎬) 🩵On our walk back to the hotel, we passed by so many incredible landmarks .. Rome truly feels like an open-air museum at every turn. ⛪ The next morning, we were up early to make the most of our time .. starting with a walk through the Holy Door, which is only opened during Jubilee Years that occur every 25 years! 🇻🇦Next stop .. Vatican City, where we visited the stunning St. Peter’s Basilica and wandered through the St. Peter’s Square. It was truly breathtaking & easily one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen. And we were incredibly lucky to see the Pope during his Wednesday morning Mass! 🙏🏼✨ 📍Places we visited, the Colosseum,The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Orange garden,Spanish steps, San Martino Monti,Angel Bridge,Arch of Titus, Victor Emmanuel ii Monument,St. Peter’s Square,Trinità dei Monti,Vittoriano & many more. 📝 You can walk nearly everywhere .. it’s all within 15–20 minutes on foot. 📝 We didn’t pay for any church entries most attractions can be seen and experienced for free.(only the Vespa tour which was £50 and it was worth every penny) 🩵 If you’re thinking about visiting .. do it. No regrets, just unforgettable memories & I’d do it all again in a heartbeat 🇮🇹✨ ✈️ Next stop .. Malmö destination no 10 of 2025 .. #mediterraneanvibes