5-Day Italy road trip from Verona to Venice and Florence

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

Verona has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Verona Arena. This attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123,818 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 Verona, Osteria il Ciottolo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,253 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Verona is Greppia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers.

Locals recommend Ristorante Nastro Azzurro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Verona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Verona also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Verona is Archivio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Verona is Re Teodorico. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,370 customers.

Locals also enjoy Signorvino. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,737 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 Verona. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Verona’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Verona, start your day with a visit to the amazing Castelvecchio Museum. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,854 visitors. Each year, around 35,031 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Castelvecchio Bridge. This arch bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,156 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Verona Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Verona Cathedral is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,866 visitors.

The lovely Ponte Pietra is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 12,284 visitors have left this deck arch bridge average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Castel San Pietro. This attraction is a castle rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 6,049 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Verona has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Venice. Venice 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 Trattoria Al Gazzettino. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 3,378 reviews.

The remarkable Nevodi is another top restaurant in Venice we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Osteria Alla Staffa is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Venice, the fantastic Adagio. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Il Mercante. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Irish Pub Venezia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,420 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 3 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Venice and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Florence. You will stay in Florence for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Venice is the amazing Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Piazza San Marco. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Venice is the outstanding Doge's Palace. This popular palace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 24,775 visitors.

The spectacular Bridge of Sighs is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating footbridge and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,223 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Venice by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Italy. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Florence, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante Paoli, one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 6,031 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Oliviero 1962 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. Ristorante Oliviero 1962 is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is Il Vezzo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 customers.

After dinner, visit Manifattura, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ditta Artigianale. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Alternatively, Archea Brewery is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Florence. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Verona. You’ll stay in Verona for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Florence’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Florence, start your day with a visit to the amazing piazza della Signoria. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 76,359 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Central Market to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Central Market is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 43,100 visitors.

The lovely Ponte Vecchio is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 118,099 visitors have left this deck arch bridge average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction is a square rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 77,744 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Florence has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Verona. Verona 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 La Griglia. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,901 reviews.

The remarkable Il Punto Rosa is another top restaurant in Verona we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Locanda 4 Cuochi is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,113 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Verona, the fantastic Caffè Al Teatro. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,526 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Terrazza Bar Al Ponte. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,290 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Ristorante Antica Torretta - Verona centro storico. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 630 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 5 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Verona 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.

Piazza delle Erbe is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Verona. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,777 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Verona at Torcolo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,193 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Vecia Mescola for your last chance at a meal in the city of Verona. The La Vecia Mescola restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,087 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Trattoria al Pompiere. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,137 customers.

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