Itinerary for Kaamna by Klara Boehm
Mombassador Note:
Hello,
And welcome to Rome! Enjoy this day of fully immersion into the Ancient Rome, with highlights and less known ways to discover the history of this amazing city. As traffic and transport are always a bit chaotic and complicated in Rome I recommended restaurants that are on your way, avoiding too much travel. Please don’t forget to bring good walking shoes as walking is the best way to discover the city and the uncountable little details and special views you might find at every corner.
Enjoy your stay and don’t forget to throw a coin into Trevi fountain in order to make sure you come back one day!
Best, Klara
Thursday 25
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Breakfast at Ciuri Ciuri
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Visit of the Colosseum 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Lunch at Rosso
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM Appia Antica by bike
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM Dinner at Broccoletti
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Viaggio nei Fori / Travel through the Imperial Forum
Day 1 | Thursday 25
Rome-italy
Travel Time :
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Family Activity
Breakfast at Ciuri Ciuri A
Website: http://www.ciuri-ciuri.it/ Address: Via Labicana, 128, 00184 Roma, Italien
Why kids love it:
Colourful and sweet pastry!
Why parents love it:
Sicily is famous for its pastries, so rich, varied and colorful: Cannoli, Cassata... Get a touch of Sicily in Rome! Need to know:
I usually don't give breakfast recommendations for Rome because you can find a perfect cappuccino, delicious pastry, and freshly pressed orange juice in quite every bar around the corner. That's the Italian way of breakfast! If you want to have breakfast around the Colosseum try Ciuri Ciuri.
Travel Time :15 min walk
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family Activity
Visit of the Colosseum B
Website: http://www.coopculture.it/en/colosseo-e-shop.cfm Address: Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma, Italien
Why kids love it:
The Colosseo is the symbol of Rome and one of the most impressive buildings illustrating the greatness of the Roman Empire. The fascinating stories about gladiators and wild animals become livelier when passing inside the arena, walking through the network of subterranean passageways and feeling the enormous dimensions of the building.
Why parents love it:
What is Rome without visiting the Colosseum? It’s the symbol of Rome and still today gives an impressive image of the great architecture of the Roman Empire. A visit is definitely an interesting and impressive experience for the entire family.
Need to know:
If you want to visit the Colosseum from inside make sure to make a reservation, the lines can become quite long in certain moments. To make the most out of your visit I recommend a guided tour (there are different possibilities available on the website). Book your tickets at http://www.coopculture.it/en/colosseo-e-shop.cfm or +39 06 399 67 700 Guided tour Colosseum, Underground and Third Ring, Cost: € 9.00, Duration: 1 h 30’, English: 9.20, 9.40, 10.40, 11.20, 11.40, 12.20, 13.20, 16.20 If you prefer a visit at your own pace without missing the explainations take an Audio-Video Guide, Cost: € 6,00, Duration: 50'
Travel Time :30 min walk
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Family Activity
Lunch at Rosso C
Website: www.rossoristora.it Address: Viale Aventino, 32, 00153 Roma, Italy Why kids love it:
International cuisine with traditional Pasta dishes, delicious Burgers and famous WOK dishes.
Why parents love it:
Contemporarily furnished in all different colours and styles also offers an outdoor space on the Viale dell’Aventino. During week they offer lunch from the buffet with a variety of first and second courses.
Need to know:
Enjoy the walk from the Colosseum, along the Palatine Hill and passing at Circo Massimo.
Travel Time :30 min by bus 118
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Family Activity
Appia Antica by bike D
Website: http://www.infopointappia.it Address: Via Appia Antica, 58, 00179 Roma, Italien
Why kids love it:
Older kids enjoy going by bike after days of sightseeing and enjoy passing over the same pavement where ancient Romans walked 2000 years ago – weird feeling. Smaller kids may just enjoy the relatively calm environment and green nature after the bustling city center. In Parco della Caffarella it's possible to meet flocks of sheeps and other animals at the factory.
Why parents love it:
A different way of sightseeing: combines nature, the typical Roman countryside and important monuments of the Roman Empire.
Need to know:
The Appian Way was one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic. It connected Rome to Brindisi, in southeast Italy. In its entirety it spanned 350 miles(563kms). Parts of the Appian Way with original cobblestone pavement and antique monuments have been preserved until today. It’s truly an amazing experience to walk or bike along this historic road which is steeped in history with a major site every 200 m embedded in the lavish roman countryside. Bring something to drink and a little snack. It’s part of the experience to stop along the road and rest in the shadow of some roman tomb or ruin. On weekends the Appia Antica becomes pedestrian (but very italian, there are more exceptions to the rule as one would imagine). Pay attention, it’s never completely free of cars, there are always more or less cars passing especially in the first part of the Appia road! But there are possibilities to avoid the most busy part of Appia Antica by passing by the beautiful Valle della Caffarella. Bike rental is available at the Appia Antica Information Point. Bikes in all forms and dimensions come with lockers, helmet, seats for children or whatever needed. It’s possible to reserve the bikes in advance (for Saturday and Sunday pick up must be guaranteed before 10.30 am), call at +39 06 513 5316. The Information Point is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm, Address Via Appia Antica, 58 At the Information point you will also receive a map of the Via Appia Antica Park. Ask to be assisted with finding the best route. I recommend to pass at Parco della Caffarella – Ninfeo di Egeria – Via Appia Antica (follow the Appian Way as long as you want you have to return the same way, at least until you find the original roman pavement) – Roman baths of Capo di Bove - Tomb of Caecilia Metella – Circus of Maxentius (can be visited free of charge) – Catacombs of Calixtus – Information Point
Travel Time :20 min by taxi
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Family Activity
Dinner at Broccoletti E
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Broccoletti-126576770756312/ Address: Via Urbana, 104, 00184 Roma, Italien
Why kids love it:
Outside sitting in Summer.
Why parents love it:
It’s a tiny restaurant that offers elaborate and delicious food, combining passion for new creations and traditional Italian dishes – contemporary reinterpretations of Roman cuisine.
Need to know:
Booking in advance is absolutely necessary at: +39 06 90 27 13 89 or online Don't miss to have a walk through the neighbourhood - Rione Monti - which has become a very lively and animated area full of nice and fancy restaurants, bars and shops throughout the last years.
Travel Time :20 min walk
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Grownups Activity
Viaggio nei Fori / Travel through the Imperial Forum F
Website: http://www.viaggioneifori.it/ Address: Via Alessandrina, 00187 Roma, Italien Why kids love it:
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Why parents love it:
Only during summer months “Viaggio nei Fori” offers an exceptional experience of the imperial forums and brings ancient stones to “speak”. Besides the faithful reconstruction of the area, with special effects of all kinds, the story focuses on the figure of Augustus, whose giant statue, over 12 meters high, dominated the area next to the temple. Through special audio systems with headphones the spectators will listen to music, special effects and the story narrated by famous TV-presenter Piero Angela in eight languages (Italian, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Japanese, German and Chinese). The spectators will be accompanied by the voice of Piero Angela and by some amazing videos and reconstructions that show places as they looked like at the time of Augustus: a thrilling representation which combines historical and scientific rigor with entertainment.
Need to know:
Forum of Augustus from 1 May to 31 August: 9 pm – 10 pm – 11 pm Forum of Caesar, shows every 20 minutes: from 1 May to 31 May: 8.40 pm – 11.20 pm Make sure to book tickets in advance online.
Don't miss a romantic walk through Rome by night afterwards!
Parents Need To Know
Car Rental
Transportation