6-Day Italy Road Trip from Ancona traveling north to Venice and Florence

Aerial view of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy, overlooking the city
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
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6 days included
Flights
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Italy.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Italy. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Ancona, 2 nights in Venice, and 1 night in Florence, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Italy. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Ancona, Venice, Udine, Padua, and Florence.

We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Italy you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Ancona, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Italy, including the stunning Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Hotel Europa, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Hotel Emilia. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 4-star Seebay Hotel. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel Europa. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Italy. From the magnificent piazza della Signoria to the breathtaking Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and piazzale Michelangelo, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Piazza del Duomo and learn more about the unique prato della Valle to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Ancona, Venice, Udine, Padua, and Florence, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Italy. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Italy.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Italy. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Italy.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Italy.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Italy has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Italy. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Italy extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

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

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Marche - state in ItalyAncona / 2 nights
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence / 1 night
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice / 2 nights
Udine - city in ItalyUdine
Photo of beautiful view of canal with statues on square Prato della Valle and Basilica Santa Giustina in Padova (Padua), Veneto, Italy.Padua

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Attractions

photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
photo of beautiful view from the canal grande to the famous rialto bridge in Venice, Italy, without people and clear, emerald water.Rialto Bridge
Piazza del Duomo, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo
photo of View of statue of david on Piazzale Michelangelo at morning  in Florence, Italy.Piazzale Michelangelo
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.Piazza della Signoria
Prato della Valle square in historical city centre of Padua (Padova), elliptical square with green island at the center, small canal with statues, Abbey of Santa Giustina church, Veneto Region, Italy.Prato della Valle
The Basilica of St. Anthony, Padua, Padova, Veneto, ItalyThe Basilica of St Anthony
Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, Loreto, Ancona, Marche, ItalySanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto
photo of The traditional bridge of the sighs of Barranco in Lima-PERU .Bridge of Sighs
Rocca Roveresca, Senigallia, Ancona, Marche, ItalyRocca Roveresca
Aerial view of Udine with an arcade leading to the castle, Italy.Udine Castle
Piazza San Giacomo in Udine sunset panoramic view, town in Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy.Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
Mole Vanvitelliana also known as the lazaretto of AnconaLazzaretto of Ancona
photo of Piazza della Libertà .Piazza della Libertà
Passetto beach with fishermans' boats and pope chair rock - Ancona - ItalyPassetto
Ancona Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Ancona, Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Ciriaco) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ancona, central Italy, dedicated to Saint Cyriacus.Cattedrale di San Ciriaco
Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Annunziata (Udine Cathedral). Roman Catholic cathedral located in Udine, north-eastern Italy. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Udine.Udine Cathedral

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Day 1 – Ancona - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Ancona - arrival day

  • Ancona - Arrival day
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  • Lazzaretto of Ancona
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Ancona has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Lazzaretto of Ancona. This attraction is a building and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,023 visitors.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Ancona is Seebay Hotel. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 668 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Hotel Emilia. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Ancona is Hotel Europa. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,625 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Ancona, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

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!

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Day 2 – Venice

Day 2

Day 2 – Venice

  • Ancona
  • Venice
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Drive 426 km, 4 hours 53 min

  • Cattedrale di San Ciriaco
  • Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto
  • Rocca Roveresca
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Day 2 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Venice for 2 nights. 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 cathedral Basilica of St. Cyriacus. This attraction is a cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,724 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,100 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Venice, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Venice is the 4-star Hotel Lugano Torretta. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,389 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 4-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Ausonia Hungaria is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 791 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Adria. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 926 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Trattoria Al Gazzettino, one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,378 customers.

Locals also recommend Nevodi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. Nevodi is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Osteria Alla Staffa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

After dinner, visit Adagio, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Il Mercante. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Alternatively, The Irish Pub Venezia is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,420 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Udine and Venice

Day 3

Day 3 – Udine and Venice

  • Udine
  • Venice
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Drive 260 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
  • Udine Castle
  • Piazza della Libertà
  • Udine Cathedral
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On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Venice, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Venice.

Today you'll explore the city of Ancona. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Piazza Giacomo Matteotti. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,598 visitors.

Udine Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ancona. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,068 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ancona is piazza Libertà. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,307 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Udine Cathedral. This cathedral and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,051 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Italy to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Venice.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice, like Al Covo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Al Gobbo di Rialto is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Venice. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Locals enjoy Puppa Bar Venezia, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Venice. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, 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 another of the best bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 397 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Italy!

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Day 4 – Venice, Padua, and Florence

Day 4

Day 4 – Venice, Padua, and Florence

  • Venice
  • Padua
  • Florence
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Drive 273 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • Piazza San Marco
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • The Basilica of St Anthony
  • Prato della Valle
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Day 4 of your road trip through Italy is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Ancona and the city of Padua. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Ancona is the amazing Piazza San Marco. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Rialto Bridge. This stone bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

Bridge of Sighs is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Ancona. This well-known attraction, a spectacular footbridge, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 18,223 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Ancona is another excellent way to spend your new day in Italy. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Italy’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Italy’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Italy’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing The Basilica of St. Anthony in the city of Padua for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a church and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 38,852 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Padua is the outstanding prato della Valle. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 47,576 visitors, this square deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Florence is the 3-star hotel Concorde. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,685 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Hotel Ville Sull Arno is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Florence. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 650 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 135 guests.

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!

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Day 5 – Florence and Ancona

Day 5

Day 5 – Florence and Ancona

  • Florence
  • Ancona
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Drive 296 km, 4 hours 11 min

  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Piazza del Duomo
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Ancona. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Ancona. You’ll stay in Ancona 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 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 piazzale Michelangelo to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular piazzale Michelangelo is a square that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 77,744 visitors.

The lovely Piazza del Duomo is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 115,222 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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 Ancona. Ancona offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Seebay Hotel, one of the best 4-star hotel options in Ancona. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 668 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Ancona, like Hotel Emilia. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Hotel Europa. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 2,625 guest reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Ancona, the fantastic Bàgolo Caffetteria. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 423 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Old Fashioned. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 170 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Mixer Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 123 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

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Day 6 – Ancona - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Ancona - departure day

  • Ancona - Departure day
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  • Passetto
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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.

Passetto is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Ancona. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,797 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!

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