7-Day Italy Road Trip from Ancona traveling west to Bologna, Florence, and Rome

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.

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 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 7-day vacation in Italy!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bologna. You’ll stay in Bologna 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 Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,100 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Parco Naturale Regionale Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,515 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Frasassi Caves to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Frasassi Caves is a show cave that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20,728 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 Bologna. Bologna 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 da Me. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,763 reviews.

The remarkable Trattoria dal Biassanot is another top restaurant in Bologna we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,616 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Trattoria del Tempo Buono is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,531 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bologna, the fantastic BrewDog Bar Bologna. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,504 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Macondo - Cocktail Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Osteria del Sole. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,643 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 3 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 Ancona and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Florence. You will stay in Florence 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 Bologna Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,852 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible fountain, Fountain of Neptune, Bologna. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,952 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Ancona is the outstanding Piazza Maggiore. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.

The spectacular Two Towers is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,975 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Piazza Santo Stefano. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,617 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Ancona 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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Ancona. You’ll stay in Ancona 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 Select Executive, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Ancona.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Ancona is the 5-star Ville sull'Arno. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,245 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Ancona is the 3-star B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,147 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 Ancona, like the outstanding piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 77,744 visitors.

Uffizi Gallery is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Ancona. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,794 visitors. Up to 2,011,219 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Ancona is the extraordinary Ponte Vecchio. This deck arch bridge is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 118,099 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible piazza della Signoria. Around 66,956 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a popular church, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 travelers.

Come to Ancona 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 Ancona.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ristorante Le Volte Firenze, after your day of exploring the city of Ancona. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

Le Cappelle Medicee is another of the best restaurants in the city of Ancona. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ancona is Ditta Artigianale. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Locals recommend Locale Firenze, one of the best bars in the city of Ancona, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 771 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Ancona, Djària - American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 182 customers.

Caffe San Firenze is also one of the best bars in the city of Ancona. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Rome. You’ll stay in Rome 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 Sistine Chapel. This much-appreciated chapel and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,083 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St. Peter's Basilica. This major basilica and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 131,043 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Saint Peter's Square to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Saint Peter's Square is a square that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 38,954 visitors.

The lovely Vatican Museums is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 133,310 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 1,612,530 visits every year.

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 Rome. Rome 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 Cantina e Cucina. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 7,907 reviews.

The remarkable Ai Tre Scalini is another top restaurant in Rome we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous 433 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,341 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Rome, the fantastic D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 6 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 Ancona and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Ancona. You will stay in Ancona for 1 night. 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 Pantheon. As such, over 30,000,000 people visit Pantheon yearly. This attraction is a roman temple that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 189,682 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 Ancona is the outstanding Roman Forum. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors. Approximately 30,000,000 travelers come to Ancona every year to see the stunning Pantheon with their own eyes.

The spectacular Colosseum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating roman amphitheatre and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 328,821 visitors. In addition, approximately 7,400,000 travelers visit this popular site annually.

You can make the most of your new day in Ancona 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 Ancona, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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 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!