Rome wasn't built in a day, but carefully crafted by rulers and romantics. The birthplace of an empire, the seat of the Catholic Church, Italy's capital carries quite a history, but try picturing titans in togas ruling it now. Its tangled streets favour romance around ruins, rambling from trattoria to gelateria, lingering in every piazza. All roads lead to Rome, but you might not want a way out.
Visit Rome : get started
Roam through Rome with guided tours of all legendary Rome attractions: the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and so many more must-sees. Walking the city will let you discover your own favourite places in Rome, including pit-stops for delicious Italian food. Travel to Rome with our flight and hotel packages from Canada!
Rome travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Italian
What to bring back
Catholic icons or rosary beads from The Vatican, engraved marble tablets or handmade ceramics, and the Pope’s preferred socks from Gammarelli’s.
What to eat
Popular pasta dishes like carbonara or cacio e pepe, artichokes and gelato. See our breakdown of Italian cuisine by region here!
Fun fact
At its territorial peak in 117 A.D., the Roman Empire stretched from the present-day United Kingdom to Northern Africa and the Middle-East. Togas were only worn by Roman men and considered formal garments and often reflected a person’s wealth or social status.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
On your horizon: nautical bliss when you set sail from Rome!
Rome itineraries*
Eastern Mediterranean: 7 to 21-night itineraries including stops like Croatia, Montenegro, Israel, Greece, Turkey, and more.
Western Mediterranean: 3 to 23-night itineraries including stops like Naples, Sicily, Marseille, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, and more.
Greece: 7 to 24-night itineraries including stops like Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Corfu, Crete, and more.
*Subject to change
Cruise lines
The following cruise lines depart from Rome: Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International.
This cruise line stops in Rome: Carnival Cruise Line.
How to book
Cruise on over here for our latest sea-bound deals and more info on how to book a Rome cruise.
