5-Day Italy Road Trip from Venice to Florence and Trieste and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Venice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice, Trattoria Al Gazzettino. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,378 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Nevodi. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Locals recommend Osteria Alla Staffa as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

Venice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Venice is Adagio. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Venice is Il Mercante. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Irish Pub Venezia. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,420 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Italy!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Venice. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Florence. You’ll stay in Florence for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Venice’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Venice, start your day with a visit to the amazing Piazza San Marco. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St Mark's Basilica. This cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,439 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Doge's Palace to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Doge's Palace is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 24,775 visitors. Every year, around 318,104 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Bridge of Sighs is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 18,223 visitors have left this footbridge average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Venice has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Florence. Florence offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Ristorante Paoli. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 6,031 reviews.

The remarkable Ristorante Oliviero 1962 is another top restaurant in Florence we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Il Vezzo is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Florence, the fantastic Manifattura. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Ditta Artigianale. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Archea Brewery. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Florence and embark on a scenic drive to Trieste, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Florence before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Florence. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful piazza della Signoria. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 66,956 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ponte Vecchio. This attraction, a beloved deck arch bridge, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,099 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Florence is the stunning piazzale Michelangelo. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 77,744 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable prato della Valle. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 47,576 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Suban. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,104 customers.

Locals also recommend Bracerie Venete, another of the best restaurants in Trieste. Bracerie Venete is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 630 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Buffet da Pepi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,727 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Al Ciketo to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Trieste, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Caffè San Marco. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Caffè San Marco has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,676 customers.

Caffè degli Specchi is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,625 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Italy, and look forward to more great days to come!

You’ll stay in Venice for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Trieste today is Piazza della Borsa. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,409 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing piazza Unità d'Italia, an outstanding square, in the city of Trieste. Around 46,036 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Trieste is Miramare Castle. Attracting over 79,218 visitors in a single year, it's clear that Miramare Castle is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a giardino all'italiana and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,372 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Italy, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Italy. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Hermagoras and St. Fortunatus for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a minor basilica and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,197 visitors. Approximately 195,000 people visit ente di decentramento regionale di Udine every year to see the fantastic Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Hermagoras and St. Fortunatus.

This outstanding top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,868 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Venice.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice, Al Covo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Locals recommend Al Gobbo di Rialto as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. Al Gobbo di Rialto is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Puppa Bar Venezia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Venice, Devils Forest Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Al Parlamento. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

Bar Al Vecio Calice is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 397 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy with a toast!

Day 5 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Venice before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Teatro La Fenice is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Venice. This opera house and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,677 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Venice and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Italy.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Venice at TiME Social Bar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Local for your last chance at a meal in the city of Venice. The Local restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 415 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try L'Osteria Le Guglie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 478 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Venice. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Italy!