6-Day Italy Road Trip from Ancona to Florence and Rome

Ancona has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Passetto. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,797 visitors.

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 Ancona, Donegal Irish Pub. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,118 customers.

Ancona also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Ancona is Posa bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 948 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Italy!

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 Ancona’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Ancona, start your day with a visit to the amazing Lazzaretto of Ancona. This much-appreciated building and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,023 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,100 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Frasassi Caves to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Frasassi Caves is a show cave that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20,728 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Ancona 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 Rome, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. 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 piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 77,744 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Sistine Chapel. This attraction is a chapel that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 52,083 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible St. Peter's Basilica. This major basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 131,043 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 11,000,000 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Vatican Museums. This art museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133,310 visitors. Approximately 1,612,530 people visit this attraction every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cantina e Cucina. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,907 customers.

Locals also recommend Ai Tre Scalini, another of the best restaurants in Rome. Ai Tre Scalini is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at 433. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,341 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rome, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Ancona. You’ll stay in Ancona for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Relais Castrum Boccea, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Ancona. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 630 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Ancona is the 5-star Hotel Caravita. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 262 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Ancona is the 3-star Hotel Sirenetta. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,089 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Ancona, like the outstanding Colosseum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 visitors and gathers around 7,400,000 every year.

Roman Forum is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Ancona. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Ancona is the extraordinary Castel Sant'Angelo. This museum gets more than 918,591 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 72,431 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Piazza Navona. Around 158,771 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Pantheon. Pantheon is a popular roman temple, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 189,682 travelers. Around 30,000,000 people visit this roman temple each year.

Come to Ancona prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Ancona.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Ancona.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Roma Sparita, after your day of exploring the city of Ancona. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

Ristorante Amedeo is another of the best restaurants in the city of Ancona. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

Locals recommend VinAllegro, one of the best bars in the city of Ancona, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Ancona, Ristorante Tema. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 939 customers.

Bar Tornatora Rome is also one of the best bars in the city of Ancona. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 952 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Italy.

Day 5 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 Ancona and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Ancona. You will stay in Ancona for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Ancona is the amazing Altare della Patria. As such, over 1,683,070 people visit Altare della Patria yearly. This attraction is an architectural structure that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 49,843 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible sculpture, Trevi Fountain. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Ancona is the outstanding Piazza di Spagna. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 visitors. Approximately 1,683,070 travelers come to Ancona every year to see the stunning Altare della Patria with their own eyes.

The spectacular piazza del Popolo is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 89,807 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Villa Borghese. This attraction is a popular urban zone of rome that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 69,749 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Ancona 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 Ancona, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Bàgolo Caffetteria, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ancona. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 423 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Old Fashioned. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 170 customers.

Alternatively, Mixer Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ancona. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 123 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Ancona 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 del Plebiscito is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Ancona. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Ancona at Mixer Bar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 123 customers.

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