Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Rome

6 places within about 4 hours of Rome, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by train.

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 45 minby car Tivoli Two UNESCO villas: Hadrian's ancient retreat and the fountain gardens of Villa d'Este.
    • Culture
    • Relaxing
    • Romantic
  2. 1 hr 10 minby train Naples The birthplace of pizza, with Pompeii and Vesuvius on its doorstep.
    • Food
    • Culture
  3. 1 hr 15 minby train Orvieto A hill town on a cliff of volcanic rock, with a striped cathedral and crisp white wine.
    • Culture
    • Wine
    • Romantic
  4. 1 hr 35 minby train Florence Renaissance art in the Uffizi, Brunelleschi's dome and Tuscan steak by the kilo.
    • Culture
    • Food
    • Romantic
  5. 2 hr 30 minby car Val d'Orcia The cypress-lined hills of the postcards, with Montalcino and Pienza.
    • Wine
    • Romantic
    • Relaxing
  6. 3 hr 30 minby car Amalfi Coast Cliffside villages, lemon groves and boat rides between towns.
    • Romantic
    • Beach
    • Food