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Introduction
Italy is and has always been a beautiful country to visit. There are so many places to view, such as Florence, Rome, Milan, Bologna and many more places to experience and fall in love with. Despite the scares of travelling during COVID19. I was lucky to have a quick escape and travel to Italy, Rome last year (2020). This of course was all for a quick weekend birthday get away with Tiaontour hosted trip – girlswrldtour. And it was fabulous!!!
I agreed to go to Italy because it was one of the countries on the travel corridors list, which at the time simply meant you wouldn’t have to quarantine when you were there and when you returned to the UK……
Rome is the capital city and a special commune of Italy, it has so much character and beauty including sites such as the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and how can I forget the FOOD! Pizza, Pasta and more Pizza! It was a very much needed holiday after several countries that had been planned where cancelled last year (Jamaica and Jordan) due to the COVID situation.
Related post: Rome in a Day: Secret Food Tour, A World Wonder & More
Key Things to Know Before Going to Rome
- Internet: You’ll definitely want internet while exploring the city. I usually use **Airalo for an eSIM**, which allow you to get mobile data as soon as you land.
- Travel Insurance: I recommend anyone travelling should have travel insurance which you can get via SafetyWing here.
- Payments: Most places in Rome accept card payments, so you rarely need to carry much cash.
- The British Embassy: The Embassy is in Rome. Here is the address: Via 20 Settembre 80A – 00187 Roma (Lazio). You can always check your countries Embassy on Embassies.info. You should always do this before you travel.
About Rome
Rome is the capital city and is often reffered to as the “City of Seven Hills” due to its geography and also being knowns as the “Eternal City”. It is one of the most populated with a populations of 2.7 million. It holds the smallest country in the world and the headquarters of the worldwide Catholic Church Vatican City.
Entry Requirements for Rome
For UK citizens you can travel to Italy without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. For Canadian and US citizens you can can enter Italy visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, so Rome for 3 days will be great for you with no issue at all. Nigerian passport holders do need a Schengen visa to enter Italy as Nigeria is not on the visa-exempt list. For all other countries you can find out more via iVisa.
For Rome for 3 days, you’re well within that limit. However, I will also say that your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you plan to leave.
- EES – The New Biometric Check The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area. When you travel into Italy, you may need to register your biometric details, this will include fingerprints and a photo at a special booth before proceeding to immigration. There is currently no cost for this. Biometric kiosks are already installed at Rome Fiumicino, so factor in a little extra time at the airport if needed. GOV.UKVisaHQ
- ETIAS – Coming Later in 2026 From the final quarter of 2026, UK travellers will need to apply for the ETIAS travel authorisation before entering Italy. This isn’t a visa, it’s an online authorisation to improve border security, and it’s quick to complete. Keep an eye on this if you’re planning a trip later in the year. You can read more about this here.
Always check the UK Government’s Italy travel page before you go, as requirements can change.
Can you stay in Rome, Italy for 3 days?
The simple answer is yes. (par the lockdown/pandemic situation) You can easily stay and see Rome, Italy in 3 days. Your time will of course be tight, but there is a lot to see, and if you carry on reading, you will find out what I got up too. Of course, you may not be able to do everything I did, but you can certainly pick and choose what you would like to do – when COVID permits!
3 Day Rome Itinerary
Day one of 3 in Rome Italy… Arrival
I arrived in Rome in the late evening, there was some delays with the trains. Due to COVID, trains were not running like they usually do. I arrived at the Giolli Nazionale Hotel. The hotel is very central to the main tourists sites!
The idea was to freshen up and head out to Zuma Restaurant. Instead, I was surprised by Tia and the girls with balloons and a Birthday sing-song! Awwwww! It was great! I wasn’t expecting a birthday surprise and just didn’t know how to react!
After this we freshened up and as requested dressed in our earth tone** outfits and headed out to the lovely Japanese restaurant.
The dinner was lovely. I had the maiale iberico con yuzu e salsa al tartufo which was absolutely spectacular. We spent time getting to know each other with some dining games led by Channmariee and then headed back to the hotel for a night of rest.
Please note: Some countries are strict on the type of facemasks you use when travelling to their country. For Italy, it was required to wear a medical facemask.
Day two of 3 in Rome Italy… Saturnia Hot Springs
It was an early start! As we were heading to the famous Saturnia Hot Springs. The Saturnia Hot Springs is a great way to get away from Rome for a day and explore Tuscany and the Maremma. We left Rome just after 6 am and arrived there just after 10 am.
You would have thought that the place would have been empty! But no! It was completely packed! I still managed to get a few nice pictures – I think so anyway! We spent a few hours at the hot springs, grabbed some lunch in Maremma and headed back to Rome for a cooking class!!
Please note: The Saturina Hot Springs is free entry and is totally worth going for the experience.
This was my very first ever cooking class and it was great! It took us a while to get there! We found the class on Airbnb experiences. The class started with some wine tasting (both red and white). We then proceeded to make some pasta from the stretch. I was quite impressed with how quick and easy it was to make – it just needed a lot of kneeling! I added a tomato-based sauce to my pasta and finished that with some cheese and white wine… Buon appetito!
The night was supposed to end with a party (girls night in) to celebrate my birthday! But we were of course shattered from the very early rise and was summoned to my bed!
Day three of 3 in Rome, Italy… My Birthday!
Today was the birthday girls birthday! yeah me! so I was mega excited! It required another early start (7.30 AM)!! to explore the famous sites of Rome, Italy! We had a quick bite to eat for breakfast and then first headed to the Trevi Fountain. We were lucky to have stayed in a hotel that was located so central because the fountain was within walking distance!
Then we headed out to the famous Colosseum to explore some more. Along the way, we continued to take the best shots. Check out some more shots below. We then headed back to the hotel to order an Uber for the Vatican City, which was an experience indeed. We arrived just before the mass service, which to my delight was delivered by the Pope himself. I must say this was lovely for me on my birthday!
Our final stop was grabbing some lunch at a local restaurant close to the Vatican City before heading back to the hotel and catching my flight!
More Travel Tools & Resources for Rome for 3 Days
- My Instagram and TikTok have quick snap videos on the specifics of my visit to Rome and DM me if you have any questions about your trip.
- Before going to any of these countries, I recommend visiting the Foreign Advice Page for U.K. travellers. Check if you need visas here.
- Book with Viator or Get Your Guide if you want specific tours for Rome. Please read the reviews before booking!
- Get travel insurance, I recommend anyone travelling should have travel insurance which you can get via SafetyWing here.
- I used Airlo, an e-SIM card, for data. You can purchase it here and use the code ADEBOL5279 for a discount.
Must things to do in Italy, Rome for 3 days:
- Saturnia Hot Springs
- Italian Cooking Class
- Trevi Fountain
- Colosseum
- Vatican City
- Spanish Steps
- Pincio Hill
I always say that you must celebrate your birthday abroad! Lucky for me I was able to do so as I know many people are not able to do so! Hope you are able to save this post to at some point visit Rome, Italy!
In the meantime, have you been to Rome, Italy? How long were you there for and what did you get up too?
Speak soon,
MBV x
