Travelling to Rome during Covid

Italy was the first country I visited when restrictions were lifted. On 14 October 2020 I took a flight to Rome not really sure what to expect as there was now a new way of travelling, no-one had experienced before.

I don’t know about you but a travel day in my eyes is always exciting, you get to the airport about to make some amazing memories. However travelling during Covid was not all fun and games.

I remember getting off the flight in Rome and having to queue to get a Covid test, with what felt like a lifetime waiting for the results. It was super nerve racking waiting to know whether or not you were positive or negative. Even if you knew you were negative, you still didn’t know what to expect. Luckily me and my friend were negative which meant we were able to go and explore the beautiful Rome, the place which made me fall in love with Italy.

Rome is heart to one of the seven wonders of the world and has so much to offer, from historical landmarks to amazing food you don’t want to miss.

Things to do whilst in Rome

Colosseum: As the largest Roman theater ever built, it was designed to house over 50,000 people, and had played host to gladiator games, plays and even public executions
Roman forum and Palatine hill:Located in the heart of Rome, the Roman Forum, also called the Forum Romanum in Latin, is a rectangular forum encircled by the ruins of several significant ancient government structures. It is thought that Palatine Hill, where the Italian capital now stands, was first occupied around 1000 B.C

I would recommend doing these together as they are all close to one another. We actually booked this on the day however, we were so lucky it wasn’t busy at all, hardly any queues and it was not crowded. If you decide to go now I would suggest booking a tour to ensure you’re not disappointed on the day.

3. Trevi Fountain: Rome’s most well-known and photographed fountain. Throw a coin in and rumour has it you’ll return to that place.

4. Pantheon: A temple which is dedicated to the twelve gods.

5.Spanish Steps: The perfect place to people watch with great views of Rome.

Not only this but you can visit another country for free whilst you’re here. The Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. Whilst there you can visit St Peter’s basilica and St Peter’s square. As well as this I would recommend paying to go and see Sistine Chapel and Vatican museum, which you’ll pay no more than 20 euros.