I guess I say Rome in 3 because I don't shop and I don't mind getting up early and getting at it. I compressed your schedule by going to the Vatican museum first thing, then the rest of the Vatican by noon.
Spent the afternoon of that day in Trastevere.
For sure imperial Rome deserves a day. This last trip I actually took guided tours of the Colosseum and the forum. Normally I just do that on my own, thinking I know enough. I will say I was glad I did, it didn't cost too much and did have enough information to entertain.
I wanted to see all of the Basilicas of Rome this trip, and every Michaelangelo piece in Rome; so I walked all over the city.
Had I 5 days to spare I would have gladly relaxed more. There is just so much more to see outside of Rome, that I felt 3 days was it.
To each his own.
Also wasn't my first trip to Rome, so that made it easier to get around.
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