“Rome to Fiumicino airport is easy go to the main train aottisn (Termini) and simply buy a ticket using the automated ticket service. There are aottisns all over the place, and you can opt for an english language version. You'll just tell it you want a one-way ticket to Fiumicino and then insert Euros or your credit card it's about 12 euros, I believe? You can also get a taxi from your hotel to the airport, but the drivers spot a trusting American tourist a mile away they'll typically way overcharge you. If you're staying at a major hotel, like the Holiday Inn, they may have their own airport shuttle I think this is rarer with the hotels that are in the city proper, though (Fiumicino is about 12-20 km out of the center).Make sure you bring a pocket-sized Italian phrasebook it's absolutely essential if you don't know any Italian! Also, buy a travel guide (one each for Rome and for Venice will be a good idea, as you'll get a more detailed idea of what is in each city than you would with another generalized Italy book), and you can tailor your visit to your own interests.If you have an interest in the ancient city (I'm an archaeologist, so I'm biased!), I highly recommend the Forum & Colosseum, and the Capitoline Museum (which has an *amazing* ancient collection, and also a very nice Renaissance section). The Vatican also has an immense art collection spanning the centuries. The Pantheon is also really beautiful, and is free it's an easy walk from most spots in the city, and can be a really quick stop-off. Rome is my favorite place in the world enjoy it”
