Italy: Lazio: Roma

Raques
Alexandria

A question about this place:
Well, my husband & I will be laid over at the airport in Rome for 10 hours on our trip from Tunis to Cairo. Is it feasable to leave the airport and see any of the sights during this lay-over? Are there any great places to see close to the airport?

Answers:

Josh Petersen
Seattle

I’d agree with the feasabilty and method of transport as described above, but I’d put in a plug for Piazza Navona & the Pantheon, or the Roman Forum as worthy drop in spots. But keep an eye on the clock: with international connections, security checkpoints, and public transport, 10 hours will go fast. It’s enough time for a few hours to grab a gelato, panini, espresso, have a look around, and then back to the airport.

Raques
Alexandria

Thank you! I am going to research the places your suggested and look at some of the pictures on the web. You made me really look forward to this trip even more than I already did. Imagine just spending enough time in Rome to have a gelato, panini, or expresso! Then off to Cairo! It is exciting for me since I have only been outside of the US three times. Usually we go to Tunisia to visit family. Anyway, thanks again!