As you make your list of must-sees in Rome, it will probably seem impossible to fit everything into four days. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. With the carefully planned itinerary we’ve put together, you can hit highlights like the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Sistine Chapel without feeling totally spent.

Conquering Rome in 48 hours—is it even possible? Sure, if what you have in mind is eating a slice of Roman-style pizza right out of a wood-fired oven, sampling a few flavors of gelato that you’ve never heard of, and joining locals as they stroll around the nearest piazza. This two-day itinerary lets you get a real feel for Rome while also savoring a handful of its showstoppers, including the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, so is it possible to take in its top sights in just 24 hours? Along with exploring the Colosseum and Roman Forum, can a day-long itinerary squeeze in some time for strolling around a piazza or two, taking a break from the midday sun at a gelato stand, and sipping an aperitivo as the sun sets over those famous seven hills? We Romans are always up for a challenge, so I’ve put together a blockbuster of an itinerary for you.