Relaxed 10-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Rome to Salerno and Naples

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Set out on this 10-day relaxed road trip in Italy, where Rome, Orvieto, Pompei, Salerno, Amalfi, Naples, and Caserta offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Italy, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 6 nights in Rome, 1 night in Salerno, and 2 nights in Naples, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Italy.

Your journey starts in Rome, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 10-day relaxed road trip in Italy to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Italy already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Trevi Fountain and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Colosseum.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Italy road trip itinerary for 10 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Italy.

If you want to make your 10-day relaxed self-drive tour in Italy even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Italy includes 9 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 10 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 10-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Italy today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Rome - Arrival day
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  • Altare della Patria
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Your relaxed road trip through Italy starts when you reach the incredible city of Rome, where you'll stay for 5 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Rome and begin your adventure in Italy.

Rome is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Rome. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Rome, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Rome and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Italy. Enjoy your first taste of Rome as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Rome
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Drive 6 km, 50 min

  • Spanish Steps
  • Piazza di Spagna
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
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Italy makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Italy also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Rome, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Rome.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Italy.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Rome
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Villa Borghese
  • piazza del Popolo
  • Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Italy. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Italy and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring the food culture in Rome offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Rome. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Rome
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Drive 8 km, 25 min

  • St Peter's Basilica
  • Trastevere
  • Monti
  • Via del Corso
  • Via dei Condotti
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip in Italy, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Rome and visit amazing attractions in Vatican City, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Rome, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Rome.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Rome has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Rome and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Rome
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Drive 258 km, 3 hours 26 min

  • Orvieto Cathedral
  • Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
  • Orvieto subterranea
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Your relaxed road trip in Italy continues on day 5 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Italy better by exploring the top attractions of Rome and beyond. With 1 night left in Rome, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Rome and your accommodation.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Italy, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Rome.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Rome. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Italy.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Rome
  • Salerno
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Drive 274 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Archaeological Park of Pompeii
  • Lupanar des esclaves
  • Teatro Grande
  • Amphitheatre of Pompeii
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Day 6 of your self-drive tour in Italy offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Salerno for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Italy.

In Salerno, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Italy.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Italy, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Salerno.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Salerno and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Salerno
  • Naples
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Drive 86 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Matteo e San Gregorio VII
  • Minerva's Garden
  • Amalfi Coast
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On day 7 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Italy, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Naples. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring the food culture in Naples offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Italy!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Naples
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Drive 7 km, 41 min

  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
  • Napoli Sotterranea Percorso Ufficiale
  • Cappella Sansevero
  • Naples National Archaeological Museum
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Italy by joining a traveler-approved tour in Rome. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Rome that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Italy more memorable.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Naples has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Naples’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Italy.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Naples
  • Rome
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Drive 241 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • piazza del Plebiscito
  • Ovo Castle
  • Palace of Caserta
  • Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta
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Day 9 of your relaxed road trip across Italy offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Rome, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Italy as you make your way to Rome. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Italy. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Rome, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rome’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Italy.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Italy. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Italy tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Rome - Departure day
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  • Campo de' Fiori
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Italy is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 10 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 10-day relaxed road trip in Italy is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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