Is 5 nights in Rome too much?

There are two simple answers to this question: Four or seven days. To add context, if you're making a multi-city Italian journey, you should allocate at least four days to Rome if you arrive early on day one and leave late on day four. Otherwise, consider five days if you can.



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3 to 5 days are enough for Rome. There's a lot to see in Rome and you could easily spend a week in the city seeing everything. 3 days is the absolute minimum you'll need but if you can stretch it a day or two further you'll be able to see most of the city and the surrounding area.

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Rome is one of the most expensive tourism cities in southern Europe, owing partly to its high number of tourist attractions.

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Despite what you may have read online, the short answer is YES, tipping is expected and the polite thing to do in many cases in Rome, although it is not as widespread as in the United States. This is my quick, no-nonsense guide to tipping in Rome. Should you tip for coffee in Rome?

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As we'll see just below, the shortest recommended visit to all of the Big 3 is six nights. So if you've only got 4 or 5 nights it's really best to choose Florence OR Venice and save the other for your next trip. Better still, add at least one night to your Italy stay and do the best fast trip discussed just below.

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What is the rule for tipping in Italy? There is no strict rule about tipping in Italy. Leaving a tip is a courteous gesture that shows the person who provided a service to you, that you appreciated their help. As such, leaving a tip is entirely up to you and, in many cases, it will not be expected, albeit appreciated.

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The short answer is yes. Drinking water from the tap in Italy is considered safe. Tap water in the major cities and towns around Italy is safe for consumption, and there are thousands of old-style water fountains dotted around cities, like Rome, where you can fill up water bottles.

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Rome is generally cheaper than Paris, but if you're looking for something specific than it all depends on what it is.

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However, if you do have a choice, and considering what I pointed out above, the best time to visit Rome would be mid-week: a tad less crowded (depending on the season), and shops, restaurants and museums tend to be open during mid-week.

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