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5 x Budget-Friendly Day Trips from Rome You’ll Love
While Rome is my favourite place on earth, sometimes I want to escape in search of fresh air and adventure. Day trips from Rome are the perfect solution, they allow me to explore new destinations without spending a fortune, which is always a win as a student. Over time, I’ve discovered some incredible day trips from Rome that are easy to plan, budget-friendly, and full of Italian charm. In this blog post, I’m sharing my five favourites with you!
Discover Bracciano: Your Budget-Friendly Day Trip from Rome
As my wise friend often says: when living in Rome, it is sometimes necessary to reconnect with nature. Lucky for you, I’ve made it my mission to uncover the most beautiful places around Rome, where you can go for your daily dose of non-polluted air and peace of mind. With its breathtaking lake, charming historic centre, and the impressive Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, Bracciano checks all the boxes for your perfect budget-friendly escape from the city. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan a seamless day trip to this stunning destination!
How to Get from Rome to Florence
If you asked me what my favourite main character moment was this year, I would say it was finishing an exam at 1:00 PM in Rome and catching a FlixBus to Florence at 3:00 PM. After my first FlixBus experience to Matera (which you can read about in my previous post), I was fully in my budget travel flow. I decided to spend a day in Florence, a city I had visited as a child but never as a solo traveller. The city’s history and beauty, combined with its proximity to Rome, made it the perfect budget travel destination for me.