18 days in Rome, Pompeii & Pisa Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Via Condotti and Serra. You'll explore and learn at Vatican Museums and Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, make a trip to Rione Regola, explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, and wander the streets of Trastevere.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Rome trip planner .

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Pompeii.

Pompeii has been a tourist destination for more than 250 years.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Il Sentiero Degli Dei, then shop like a local with Kundry Bottega d'Arte, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): see the interesting displays at Museo Diocesano, then examine the collection at Museo della Carta, then view the masterpieces at Ravello Arte, and finally contemplate the long history of Villa Cimbrone Gardens.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Pompeii online trip planner .

You can take a train from Rome to Pompeii in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. February in Pompeii sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Leaning Tower of Pisa. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): admire the striking features of Leaning Tower of Pisa.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Pisa planner .

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Pompeii to Pisa takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In March in Pisa, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 6°C at night. On the 3rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.