14-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Naples to Taranto, Lecce, Bari, Salerno, and Rome and surrounding area

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Explore the best of Italy on a remarkable 14-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Naples, Ercolano, Matera, Taranto, Nardò, Santa Caterina, Otranto, Lecce, Bari, Fasano, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Ravello, Amalfi, Salerno, Pompei, Caserta, and Rome.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Italy. You will spend 3 nights in Naples, 1 night in Taranto, 1 night in Lecce, 2 nights in Bari, 1 night in Salerno, and 5 nights in Rome. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Italy. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Naples, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Italy on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Italy. Trevi Fountain and Colosseum are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Naples, Ercolano, Matera, Taranto, Nardò, Santa Caterina, Otranto, Lecce, Bari, Fasano, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Ravello, Amalfi, Salerno, Pompei, Caserta, and Rome, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Italy. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Italy.

Throughout your road trip in Italy, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Italy.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Italy fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Italy today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Naples - Arrival day
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  • piazza del Plebiscito
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Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach Naples and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Naples, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Naples 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Naples. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Italy. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Naples, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Italy!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Naples
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Drive 10 km, 56 min

  • Castel Nuovo
  • Naples National Archaeological Museum
  • Cappella Sansevero
  • Napoli Sotterranea Percorso Ufficiale
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Experience shopping bliss at Naples as you explore Vomero. Take a leisurely stroll through unique boutique shops and stores, where local treasures are waiting to be found. Don't miss the chance to discover artisan crafts that reflect the fascinating culture of Italy. Beyond shopping, Vomero offers more options, including cafes, unique attractions, key services, and vibrant events.

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 Naples, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Italy!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Naples
  • Taranto
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Drive 348 km, 4 hours 47 min

  • Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
  • Palombaro lungo
  • Sassi di Matera
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Italy, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Ercolano and Matera. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Taranto, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Taranto, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Taranto. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Taranto
  • Lecce
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Drive 206 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Torre Uluzzo
  • Parco naturale regionale Porto Selvaggio
  • Lido Sol D'oro
  • Spiaggia dei Gradoni
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On day 4 of your road trip in Italy, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Nardò, Santa Caterina, Lido Conchiglie, and Otranto are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lecce, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Lecce. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Lecce is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Lecce.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Italy.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lecce
  • Bari
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Drive 218 km, 3 hours 21 min

  • Cave of Poetry
  • Faraglioni di Sant'Andrea
  • Torre Sant'Andrea
  • Giardini Pubblici Giuseppe Garibaldi - Villa Comunale
  • Basilica di Santa Croce
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in Italy. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Madonna di Roca Vecchia, Sant'Andrea, and Lecce. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Bari, where you'll spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Bari. Bari offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bari's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Italy!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Bari
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Drive 156 km, 2 hours 32 min

  • Zoosafari Fasanolandia
  • Trulli di Alberobello Puglia
  • Lama Monachile
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On day 6 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Fasano, Alberobello, and Polignano a Mare. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Bari, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

Bari is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Bari.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Italy!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Bari
  • Salerno
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Drive 320 km, 5 hours 12 min

  • Basilica San Nicola
  • Villa Rufolo
  • Amalfi Coast
  • Minerva's Garden
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in Italy. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 4 places, which are Bari, Ravello, Amalfi, and Salerno. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Salerno, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Salerno, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Salerno. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Italy!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Salerno
  • Rome
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Drive 285 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Archaeological Park of Pompeii
  • Amphitheatre of Pompeii
  • Palace of Caserta
  • Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Italy includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Pompei and Caserta. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Rome, where you'll spend 5 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Rome. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Rome's best restaurants.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Italy!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Rome
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Drive 10 km, 55 min

  • Vatican Museums
  • Saint Peter's Square
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St Peter's Basilica
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Rome, where you have 4 nights left to stay.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Rome. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Italy.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Rome
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Baths of Caracalla
  • Altare della Patria
  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum
  • Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
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You’ll stay in Rome for 3 nights.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Rome. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Rome and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Rome
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Drive 7 km, 55 min

  • largo di Torre Argentina
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Campo de' Fiori
  • Castel Sant'Angelo
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Day 11 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Naples. You’ll stay in Rome for 2 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Rome is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Rome.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Italy!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Rome
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 47 min

  • Orange Garden
  • Circus Maximus
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Auditorium Parco della Musica
  • Foro Italico
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You have 1 night left in Rome. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Rome's best restaurants.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Italy!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Rome
  • Naples
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Drive 231 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Piazza di Spagna
  • Spanish Steps
  • piazza del Popolo
  • Villa Borghese
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On day 13 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Italy, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Rome. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Naples, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Naples. Naples offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go 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 Naples, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Italy!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Naples - Departure day
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  • Ovo Castle
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Day 14 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation. You can also browse through boutiques for stylish fashion choices. Elevate your style with pieces from high-end retail stores.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Italy!

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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.
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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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