6-Day Italy road trip from Bolzano to Trento and Venice

Bridge Rialto on Grand canal famous landmark panoramic view Venice Italy.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
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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 Bolzano, 1 night in Trento, and 2 nights in Venice, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Italy. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Bolzano, Trento, and Venice. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Italy you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Bolzano, 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 Buonconsiglio Castle Museum and MUSE.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Italy. From the magnificent Piazza San Marco to the breathtaking St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, 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 Bridge of Sighs and learn more about the unique Rialto Bridge to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Bolzano, Trento, and Venice, 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. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

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. 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

photo of skiing in the Alpe di Siusi with snow in winter, Dolomites, Italy.Bolzano - Bozen / 2 nights
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol / 1 night
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice / 2 nights

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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
photo of Night view of piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Night cityscape of Venice .Doge's Palace
MUSE
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.Saint Mark's Basilica
photo of The traditional bridge of the sighs of Barranco in Lima-PERU .Bridge of Sighs
Buonconsiglio Castle Museum
Palazzo Contarini del BovoloPalazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Teatro La Fenice, Italy.Teatro La Fenice
Giardini della BiennaleGiardini della Biennale
photo of the Grand Canal and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Clear blue skies and wonderful water in the canal. Perfect water trip for a tourist venice italy.Peggy Guggenheim Collection
photo of Bolzano Municipal Museum or Museo Civico is the oldest museum in South Tyrol located in Bolzano in Italy .South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Piazza Walther Bolzano ItalyPiazza Walther
Piazza del Duomo di Trento
Trento, Italy. Panoramic cityscape image of Duomo Square with Trento Cathedral and the Fountain of Neptune located in historical city of Trento, Trentino, Italy during beautiful sunrise.Trento Cathedral
Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park, Völs am Schlern - Fiè allo Sciliar, Salten-Schlern - Salto-Sciliar, South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, ItalyParco Naturale Sciliar-Catinaccio
Grand Canal, Venezia-Murano-Burano, Venice, Venezia, Veneto, ItalyGrand Canal
Obereggen, Deutschnofen - Nova Ponente, Salten-Schlern - Salto-Sciliar, South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, ItalyObereggen
photo of winter landscape with wooden log cabin on meadow Alpe di Siusi on blue sky background on sunrise time. Dolomites, Italy. Snowy hills with orange larch and Sassolungo and Langkofel mountains group.Alpe di Siusi | Mont Sëuc
Prösels Castle
Funivia del ColleFunivia del Colle

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Day 1 – Bolzano - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bolzano - arrival day

  • Bolzano - Bozen - Arrival day
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  • Piazza Walther
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Bolzano has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Waltherplatz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,199 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 Bolzano, Wirtshaus Vögele. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,218 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano is Franziskanerstuben. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,584 customers.

Locals recommend Ristorante Pizzeria Casa al Torchio as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,493 customers.

Bolzano also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bolzano is Castel Flavon. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bolzano is Batzen Häusl. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,506 customers.

Locals also enjoy Alumix Cafè Ristorante Pizzeria. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,074 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Trento

Day 2

Day 2 – Trento

  • Bolzano - Bozen
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
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Drive 197 km, 4 hours 12 min

  • South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
  • Alpe di Siusi | Mont Sëuc
  • Prösels Castle
  • Parco Naturale Sciliar-Catinaccio
  • Obereggen
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Trento for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is an archaeological museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,935 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Alpe di Siusi | Mont Sëuc. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,936 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,868 visitors.

The spectacular Obereggen is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,863 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Tipico, one of the best restaurants in the city of Trento. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Ca dei Gobj as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trento. Ristorante Ca dei Gobj is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,037 customers.

After dinner, visit Forsterbräu Trento, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Trento. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,354 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pizzeria Ristorante Rosa D'Oro. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,559 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Trento and Venice

Day 3

Day 3 – Trento and Venice

  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
  • Venice
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Drive 163 km, 2 hours 47 min

  • Buonconsiglio Castle Museum
  • Piazza del Duomo di Trento
  • Trento Cathedral
  • MUSE
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Trento. 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 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Trento’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Trento, start your day with a visit to the amazing Buonconsiglio Castle Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,838 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Piazza del Duomo di Trento. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,705 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Trento Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Trento Cathedral is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,675 visitors.

The lovely MUSE is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,032 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trento 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!

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Day 4 – Venice

Day 4

Day 4 – Venice

  • Venice
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Drive 5 km, 1 hour 15 min

  • Piazza San Marco
  • Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Doge's Palace
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • Giardini della Biennale
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On day 4 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice 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 Carlton on the Grand Canal, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Venice. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 7,578 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Venice is the 5-star Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungaria. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 867 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Venice is the 3-star Al Mascaron Ridente. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,407 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 Venice, like the outstanding Piazza San Marco. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

St Mark's Basilica is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Venice. This incredible attraction is a cathedral and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,439 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Venice is the extraordinary Doge's Palace. This palace gets more than 318,104 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 24,775 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Bridge of Sighs. Around 18,223 visitors have given this footbridge an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Come to Venice 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 Venice.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Al Covo, after your day of exploring the city of Venice. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Al Gobbo di Rialto is another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant 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. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

Locals recommend Devils Forest Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Venice, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Venice, Al Parlamento. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

Bar Al Vecio Calice is also one 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.

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

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Day 5 – Venice and Bolzano

Day 5

Day 5 – Venice and Bolzano

  • Venice
  • Bolzano - Bozen
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Drive 274 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Rialto Bridge
  • Grand Canal
  • Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
  • Teatro La Fenice
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection
  • More

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 Venice and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Bolzano. You will stay in Bolzano 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 opera house, Teatro La Fenice. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,677 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Venice is the outstanding Peggy Guggenheim Collection. This popular art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,128 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 Bolzano, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Walther's, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Locals also recommend Nussbaumer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano. Nussbaumer is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 942 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano is Ristorante Il Tinello. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

After dinner, visit Temple Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bolzano. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 803 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Grifoncino. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 243 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Harley (Franco L'eschimese) is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bolzano. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Bolzano - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Bolzano - departure day

  • Bolzano - Bozen - Departure day
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  • Funivia del Colle
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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 Bolzano 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bolzano at Trattoria Filo d'Olio before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ristorante Bamboo-dal 2006 nel cuore di Bolzano for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bolzano. The Ristorante Bamboo-dal 2006 nel cuore di Bolzano restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 469 customers.

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

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