6-Day Italy road trip from Pescara to L'aquila and Rome

Pescara has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Piazza della Rinascita (Piazza Salotto). This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,367 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 Pescara, Fattoria Toccaferro | Via Firenze. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,714 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara is Da Bacone. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,084 customers.

Locals recommend Taverna 58 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

Pescara also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pescara is Bar Napoli. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,003 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pescara is Temple Bar Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Locals also enjoy New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.

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

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

One of the best places to visit today in Abruzzo is the amazing Ponte del Mare. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,487 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Valle Orfento (Orfento Gorges). With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,978 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 L'aquila, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Arrosticini Divini, one of the best restaurants in the city of L'aquila. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Unico Posto as one of the best restaurants in the city of L'aquila. L'Unico Posto is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 640 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of L'aquila is Antologie Ristorante. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 140 customers.

After dinner, visit La Locanda del Puledro Impennato, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of L'aquila. 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 Via Verdi Irish Pub Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 442 customers.

Alternatively, Monthy's Irish Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of L'aquila. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 399 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in L'Aquila 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 L'Aquila and Vatican 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 L'Aquila. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Luminous fountain. This attraction is a fountain that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,564 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts. This attraction, a beloved fountain, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,784 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in L'Aquila is the stunning Castle Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,974 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Vatican Museums. This attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 133,310 visitors. Around 1,612,530 people visit Vatican Museums every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Saint Peter's Square. This square and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 38,954 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Sistine Chapel. This chapel and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,083 visitors.

The lovely St. Peter's Basilica is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 131,043 visitors have left this major basilica an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 11,000,000 visits every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Vatican, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Rome. When you arrive in Rome you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like 433. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,341 customers.

Locals also recommend Roma Sparita, another of the best restaurants in Rome. Roma Sparita is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cantina e Cucina. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cantina e Cucina has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.

Ai Tre Scalini is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Rome. You’ll stay in Rome 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 Grand Hotel Palatino, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Rome. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,826 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Rome is the 5-star NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,953 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Rome is the 3-star Hotel Nord Nuova Roma. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,325 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 Rome, 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 Rome. 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 Rome is the extraordinary Pantheon. This roman temple gets more than 30,000,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 189,682 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 Castel Sant'Angelo. Castel Sant'Angelo is a popular museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 72,431 travelers. Around 918,591 people visit this museum each year.

Come to Rome 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 Rome.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ristorante Amedeo, after your day of exploring the city of Rome. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali is another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome is Maccheroni. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,633 customers.

Locals recommend VinAllegro, one of the best bars in the city of Rome, 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 Rome, 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 Rome. 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.

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 Rome. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Pescara. You’ll stay in Pescara for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Rome’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Rome, start your day with a visit to the amazing Altare della Patria. This much-appreciated architectural structure and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 49,843 visitors. Each year, around 1,683,070 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 Trevi Fountain. This sculpture and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 343,494 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Piazza di Spagna to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Piazza di Spagna is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 visitors.

The lovely piazza del Popolo is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 89,807 visitors have left this square average ratings of 4.6 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 Villa Borghese. This attraction is an urban zone of rome rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 69,749 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Rome has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Pescara. Pescara 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 Fattoria Galasso. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 844 reviews.

The remarkable Somari is another top restaurant in Pescara we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 546 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous A Prua Mare is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pescara, the fantastic Enoteca Visaggio cocktails and wine. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 463 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Gran Caffè Italiano. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 216 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Post Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 134 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 6 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Pescara 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.

Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pescara. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,873 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pescara at Trattoria del mare da Tatillo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Trattoria L'Angolo d'Abruzzo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pescara. The Trattoria L'Angolo d'Abruzzo restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 582 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Chef Nestor 2. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

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