The Rome IndexDay trips from Rome
Ostia Antica, Tivoli, and other easy trips by train, without needing a car.
Ostia Antica
Rome's ancient port city, remarkably intact and far less crowded than Pompeii — about 35 minutes by train from central Rome, with no separate booking needed for the train.
Tivoli
Home to both Villa d'Este, with its elaborate Renaissance fountains, and Hadrian's Villa, a sprawling imperial retreat — plan a full day if you want to see both.
Castelli Romani
A cluster of hill towns southeast of the city, known for wine and lake views — best reached by regional train or a organised half-day tour.