6-Day Italy Road Trip from Trieste traveling west to Venice
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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 Triest and 3 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 Triest 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 Trieste, 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 Unità d'Italia and Miramare Castle.
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 Triest 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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Day 1 – Trieste - arrival day
Day 1 – Trieste - arrival day
- Triest - Arrival day
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- Molo Audace
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Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Trieste. You’ll stay in Trieste for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Trieste has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Molo Audace. This attraction is a landmark and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,849 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 Trieste, Suban. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,104 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste is Bracerie Venete. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 630 customers.
Locals recommend Buffet da Pepi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,727 customers.
Trieste also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Trieste is Al Ciketo. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Trieste is Caffè San Marco. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,676 customers.
Locals also enjoy Caffè degli Specchi. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,625 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Italy!
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Day 2 – Trieste and Venice
Day 2 – Trieste and Venice
- Triest
- Venice
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Drive 172 km, 2 hours 41 min
- Roman Theatre of Trieste
- Piazza della Borsa
- Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Risiera di San Sabba
- Miramare Castle
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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 Trieste. 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 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Trieste’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Trieste, start your day with a visit to the amazing Roman Theatre of Trieste. This much-appreciated archaeological site and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,576 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Piazza della Borsa. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,409 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular piazza Unità d'Italia to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular piazza Unità d'Italia is a square that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 46,036 visitors.
The lovely San Sabba Rice Mill National Monument and Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,204 visitors have left this museum 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 Miramare Castle. This attraction is a giardino all'italiana rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 21,372 reviews. Around 79,218 people come to see this attraction every year.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trieste 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 3 – Venice
Day 3 – 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 3 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice for 2 nights, 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 4 – Venice
Day 4 – Venice
- Venice
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Drive 4 km, 36 min
- Rialto Bridge
- Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
- Teatro La Fenice
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Santa Maria della Salute
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Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Venice has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Venice by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.
There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Venice. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.
You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Venice, like the extraordinary Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Venice is the spectacular Teatro La Fenice. This attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,677 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing Peggy Guggenheim Collection. This art museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,128 visitors. Up to 92,922 people visit this popular attraction every year.
Santa Maria della Salute is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This votive church is a popular destination among visitors in Venice. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,681 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.
Your discovery of Venice does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Venice on this day of your trip.
After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Italy, be sure to eat at TiME Social Bar, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.
Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Venice is the popular Local. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 415 customers.
Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Venice is L'Osteria Le Guglie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 478 customers.
When you’ve finished your meal, Puppa Bar Venezia is one of the best bars in the city of Venice for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.
Corner Pub is another of the most popular bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,546 customers.
Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Venice is Bar All'Arco. Bar All'Arco has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Venice!
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Day 5 – Udine and Trieste
Day 5 – Udine and Trieste
- Triest
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Drive 236 km, 3 hours 29 min
- National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia
- Bosco Romagno
- Abbey of Rosazzo/Badie di Rosacis
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Day 5 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Trieste for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Udine is the amazing National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,003 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible park, Bosco Romagno. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 667 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 Trieste, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Al Civicosei, one of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,184 customers.
Locals also recommend Osteria Marise as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste. Osteria Marise is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 790 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste is Trattoria Nerodiseppia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.
After dinner, visit Urbanis, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Trieste. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,034 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar X. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.
Alternatively, Buffet L'Approdo is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Trieste. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 596 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!
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Day 6 – Trieste - departure day
Day 6 – Trieste - departure day
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- Giardino Pubblico Muzio de Tommasini
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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 Trieste 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.
Giardino Pubblico Muzio de Tommasini is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Trieste. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,549 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Trieste and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Italy.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Trieste at Alla Bella Trieste before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Ristorante Menarosti for your last chance at a meal in the city of Trieste. The Ristorante Menarosti restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Trieste. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Italy!
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