Istanbul to Rome Alitalia Flight

The capital city of Italy, Rome is both old and new. Centuries ago, It had established its mark in the world as one of the world’s greatest empires and today also it enchants millions of people with its culture and history. The city has a collection of 3000 years old art, historical ruins, UNESCO World Heritage sites and a vibrant side, full of entertainment. The city displays iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, Renaissance paintings, sculptures, hearty pizzerias at the city’s many districts such as Testaccio and Trastevere. Since Rome is everybody’ favourite city, it happens to be dirty and noisy, too. It is necessary to look after your valuables when going out.
Best Time to Visit
Summers get hot in Rome from June to August (peak time). However, mid-March to June and September to November is the best time to visit Rome when the weather is pleasant and the city less crowded. 
Places to Visit
The ancient complex of historical landmarks at Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum are in everybody’s bucket list of must-visit places. A single ticket can be purchased to visit these three sites online to save time; entry queues can be long so it is advised to set aside enough time to visit these three. Nearby to these ancient sites and the neighbourhood of Centro Storico, you can visit Piazza Venezia, Vittorio  Emanuele II Monument, Capitoline Hill and Capitoline Museum and National Museum of Rome. Some other top sights in the city are Pantheon, The Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, The Galleria Borghese, Spanish Steps and Gianicolo Hill. The Vatican Museum and the St. Peter’s Basilica are most famous in Vatican City. Popular churches of Rome include the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola and Jewish Museum of Rome. Trastevere is arguably one of the lively districts to enjoy the restaurants and nightlife. Via del Corso, Via Condotti and Via Veneto are known places to shop for apparels and antiques, while supermarkets are perfect to buy varieties of pasta and local parmesan cheese. For best Rome hotel experience book from Goibibo.
Hotels and Restaurants
The traditional dishes of Rome such as Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Suppli, Amatriciana, Maritozzo with Cream, Saltimbocca and thin-crust Roman pizzas are truly amazing. There are many fine-dining restaurants in the city, but if you want to have a meal Roman’s way, then you can head to pretty pizzerias or trattorias. Testaccio and Aventino are popular neighbourhoods to enjoy authentic food of Rome. 
Rome offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Rome to 5 star Hotels in Rome, Vacation Rental in Rome to service apartments in Rome, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. Popular locations in Rome for stay are near Rome Airport, Prati, Vatican, Marsala Termini and Navona. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
There are two international airports in the city: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport (CIA). Rome connects to the US , Canada, Australia and Europe with several daily international flights. Visitors flying from India will find direct flights from Delhi and several connecting flights from Indian cities. Popular air carriers are Alitalia and Air India, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, British Airways and IndiGo. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Leonardo Express Train runs from the airport to the city centre. In addition, buses and taxis are a convenient option to get into the main city from the airport. Roads and train routes are well-maintained to travel to the neighbouring cities of Italy and parts of Europe.
Public transport in Rome consists of buses, trams, Rome Metro and Urban Railway. Taxis (relatively expensive) and app-based Uber are also available in the city. Buses are the cheapest and most useful form of public transport but a little slower due to traffic. Different types of transport tickets from Day Pass to Week Pass can be issued from convenience stores and metro stations. 

Istanbul is a wonderful holiday destination that wraps every tourist's heart with the modern lifestyle on the traditional edge. The modern skyscrapers dotting the skyline and delicately carved ancient monuments welcome tourists from all over the world. Istanbul is a city that presents travelers with both Asian and European facets across the Bosphorus Strait. Because of this passage, Istanbul remained the capital city of famous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire for several decades. If you happen to be in this city, do not forget to take the Turkish bath - Hammam. The locals are generous and very hospitable and might offer you tea at their homes or teahouses. To enjoy Istanbul, the most, take ferry rides, visit the local teahouses, pubs, taste the local drink - raki, and leisurely enjoy the sightseeing places. Also, hotels in Istanbul are another level of luxury.
 
Best Time to Visit
Istanbul experiences summers and winters on a little extreme level. It is visited year-round, but mostly in the spring and autumn season from April to May and from September to November. These months are considered ideal for holidays in Istanbul. However, many tourists prefer to visit this destination in the winter as well to experience chilly winters and snow.
 
Places to Visit
Some of the all-time favourite Places to Visit in Istanbul are The Hagia Sophia Museum, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern, the Prince Islands, Aya Sofya, and Suleymaniye Mosque. All these places reflect the grandeur of dynasties that once ruled here with great architectural splendour. On the Asian side of Istanbul, worth visiting places are Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. Kadikoy and Bagdat Caddesi are full of shopping places, restaurants and cafes. The Galata area in the city is a vibrant place that offers upscale boutiques, markets and Galata Bridge is known for fishing. The Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are a few happening places for tourists to shop everything varying from tea, spices, carpets, leather, jewellery and dry fruits.
 
Food and Restaurants
Some of the authentic must-try dishes include Menemen, Meze, Kuyu Kebabi, Adana Kebab and Kunefe. Popular places in the city to dine at are Nicole Restaurant, Gram Kanyon, Adana Ocakbasi, Karadeniz Pide ve Döner Salonu and more. Beyoglu is a famous place in the city for upscale wine and dine. 
 
Transportation
Istanbul has well-maintained connections to many countries of the world via various transport channels. Tourists travelling via air de-board at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are plenty of international flights that connect the city to different cities such as Delhi, Paris, Cairo, Dubai, Seoul, New York and more. New Delhi and Mumbai receive plenty of direct flights from Istanbul via Turkish Airlines and Air India. Several other cities of India connect to Istanbul via connecting flights. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Rail routes are well laid across the city that receives trains from many parts of the country and also from European and Asian countries as well. The trains coming to Istanbul from Asian countries arrive at Haydarpasa Station and from European countries arrive at Sirkeci Station. Same as trains, many buses ply from Istanbul to cities of Greece, Romania, Bulgaria. A number of cruise and ferry services also operate from Istanbul that connect to European countries.