7-Day Italy road trip from Ancona to L'aquila, Rome, and Florence

Ancona has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Passetto. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest 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.

Ancona also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Ancona is Donegal Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,118 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Ancona is Posa bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 948 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Italy!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of L'aquila. You’ll stay in L'aquila 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 cathedral Basilica of St. Cyriacus. This much-appreciated cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,724 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Arch of Trajan. This triumphal arch and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,411 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto is a church that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,100 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 L'aquila. L'aquila 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 Arrosticini Divini. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,676 reviews.

The remarkable L'Unico Posto is another top restaurant in L'aquila we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 640 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Antologie Ristorante is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 140 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in L'aquila, the fantastic La Locanda del Puledro Impennato. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 803 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Via Verdi Irish Pub Restaurant. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 442 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Monthy's Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 399 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 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 Castel Sant'Angelo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 72,431 visitors and gathers around 918,591 every year.

Piazza Navona 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 158,771 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 Roman Forum. Around 114,450 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 Colosseum. Colosseum is a popular roman amphitheatre, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 travelers. Around 7,400,000 people visit this roman amphitheatre 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.

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

One of the best places to visit today in Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Florence, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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!

Day 6 of your road trip through Italy is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Florence and the city of Bologna. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Florence is the amazing piazza della Signoria. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Ponte Vecchio. This deck arch bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 visitors.

Uffizi Gallery is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Florence. This well-known attraction, a spectacular national museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 61,794 reviews. Approximately 2,011,219 travelers visit this popular place of interest annually.

Joining a top-rated tour in Florence 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 Piazza Maggiore in the city of Bologna for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.

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

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