7-Day Italy Road Trip from Perugia traveling east to Rome, Ancona, and Venice

Perugia has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Piazza IV Novembre. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,189 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 Perugia, Al Mangiar Bene. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,395 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perugia is Elfo Pub Perugia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 754 customers.

Perugia also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Perugia is Quei Bravi Ragazzi. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Perugia is Punto di Vista. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 502 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Rome for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Perugia is the amazing Parco Regionale del Lago Trasimeno. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,831 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Menotre rainfalls. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,631 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Perugia is the outstanding Borgo di Rasiglia. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,277 visitors.

The spectacular Clitumnus is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating roman deity and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,692 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 Rome, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cantina e Cucina, one of the best restaurants in the city of Rome. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.

Locals also recommend Ai Tre Scalini as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rome. Ai Tre Scalini is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome is 433. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,341 customers.

After dinner, visit D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Rome. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

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On day 3 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 Best Western Hotel I Triangoli, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Rome. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 638 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Rome is the 5-star Hotel Caravita. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 262 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Rome is the 3-star Selva Candida. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 425 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 Trevi Fountain. Trevi Fountain is a popular sculpture, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 travelers.

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 Roma Sparita, after your day of exploring the city of Rome. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

Ristorante Amedeo is another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 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.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Vatican City, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. Peter's Basilica. This much-appreciated major basilica and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 131,043 visitors. Each year, around 11,000,000 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 Sistine Chapel. This chapel and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 52,083 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Vatican Museums to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Vatican Museums is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133,310 visitors. Every year, around 1,612,530 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Vatican City has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Ancona. Ancona 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 Donegal Irish Pub. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,118 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Ancona, the fantastic Posa bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 948 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 5 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Venice 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 Lazzaretto of Ancona. This attraction is a building that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,023 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,100 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 Venice, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Trattoria Al Gazzettino, one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,378 customers.

Locals also recommend Nevodi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. Nevodi is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Osteria Alla Staffa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

After dinner, visit Adagio, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Il Mercante. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Alternatively, The Irish Pub Venezia is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,420 customers.

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

One of the best places to visit in the city of Venice is the amazing Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Bridge of Sighs. This footbridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,223 visitors.

Piazza San Marco is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Venice. This well-known attraction, a spectacular square, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 152,982 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Venice 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 prato della Valle in the city of Padua for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 47,576 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Prosciutteria Perugia, one of the best restaurants in the city of Perugia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 407 customers.

Locals also recommend Alphaville as one of the best restaurants in the city of Perugia. Alphaville is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 325 customers.

After dinner, visit Caffe Dal Perugino, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Perugia. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 451 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 Perugia 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 Perugia and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Italy.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Perugia at Café Sant'Ercolano - Bar Sport before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 134 customers.

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