Rome - Shore Excursion Cruises

This square (rectangle!) was full of artists with paintings on display. There were plenty of cafes and an ice cream shop, so it was good meeting place. To reach St Peter's Square from here, it's best to head north and cross the Tiber by the Umberto Bridge. Turn left and walk alongside the river.

There is simply too much to see in Rome - the Vatican City alone can easily swallow up an entire day. We were overwhelmed and remain torn between running from sight to sight in order to ‘do’ everything and then we can come back later for a weekend or lingering over a couple of monuments and museums. We went from sight to sight - we will be back to take more time to do the Vatican.

Located at the end of the Via Condotti, the aerobics workout of a lifetime can be had by climbing the 12 flights of stairs, which vary in width, and lead eventually to the Piazza Trinita dei Monti. It is said that in the early eighteenth century, after they were built, potential models lingered on the steps, auditioning for the artists who lived in that quarter of the city. In front of the steps is a fountain featuring the "Barcaccia", a large boat that gushes water as it sinks.

This bustling city is like an open-air museum. The best for us were the Spanish steps, the beautiful Travi Foutain and the stunning Sistine Chapel. You definately need a full day.

take the train it takes 45minutes into Rome at the most and then you can walk around from there