7-Day Italy Road Trip from Perugia traveling north to Florence, Venice, Milan, and La Spezia

Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Perugia. You’ll stay in Perugia for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

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.

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 Perugia, Ristorante Il Giurista. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 980 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perugia is Ristorante Al Tartufo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,056 customers.

Locals recommend Osteria a Priori as one of the best restaurants in the city of Perugia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,728 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 Elfo Pub Perugia. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 754 customers.

Locals also enjoy Bar Pellas. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

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

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

If you’re curious to see more of Perugia, start your day with a visit to the amazing Carducci Gardens. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Rocca Paolina. This rocca and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,128 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Frontone Gardens to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Frontone Gardens is a garden that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,722 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Perugia has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Florence. Florence 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 Paoli. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 6,031 reviews.

The remarkable Osteria Vecchio Cancello is another top restaurant in Florence we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ristorante Oliviero 1962 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Florence, the fantastic Manifattura. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Caffe Concerto Paszkowski. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Ristorante Buca Mario. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,879 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 Florence and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Venice. 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 Florence is the amazing piazza della Signoria. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Florence is the outstanding Piazza della Repubblica. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,356 visitors.

The spectacular Ponte Vecchio is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating deck arch bridge and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,099 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 77,744 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante La Piazza, one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,892 customers.

Locals also recommend Farini as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. Farini is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,851 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Trattoria Bar Pontini. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,176 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, Cantina Do Spade 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 3,120 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Venice. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Milan. You’ll stay in Milan for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Venice’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Venice, start your day with a visit to the amazing Rialto Bridge. This much-appreciated stone bridge and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Teatro La Fenice. This opera house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,677 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Piazza San Marco to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Piazza San Marco is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

The lovely Doge's Palace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 24,775 visitors have left this palace average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 318,104 visits every year.

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 Bridge of Sighs. This attraction is a footbridge rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 18,223 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Venice has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Milan. Milan 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 Galleria Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,024 reviews.

The remarkable Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano is another top restaurant in Milan we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,550 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Vento di Sardegna is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,063 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Milan, the fantastic Mag Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,270 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Nottingham Forest. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,686 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Friends Pub Milano. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Milan and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of La Spezia. You will stay in La Spezia for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Milan is the amazing Duomo di Milano Museum. As such, over 341,609 people visit Duomo di Milano Museum yearly. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138,554 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible commercial gallery, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91,394 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Milan is the outstanding Sforzesco Castle Art Library. This popular library and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,714 visitors. Approximately 341,609 travelers come to Milan every year to see the stunning Duomo di Milano Museum with their own eyes.

The spectacular Parco Sempione is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 72,914 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Piazza Gae Aulenti. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,398 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try The Colombaio Park, one of the best restaurants in the city of La Spezia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 899 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in La Spezia and embark on a scenic drive to Perugia, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in La Spezia 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 La Spezia. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Campo santo. This attraction is a cemetery that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 586 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Piazza del Duomo, Pisa. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 104,550 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in La Spezia is the stunning Pisa Cathedral. This cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,361 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated bell tower in La Spezia. The popular Leaning Tower of Pisa is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,882 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 3,200,000 people visit this attraction each year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Al Mangiar Bene. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,395 customers.

Locals also recommend Locanda Del Bartoccio, another of the best restaurants in Perugia. Locanda Del Bartoccio is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,247 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at La Taverna. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,210 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Punto di Vista to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Perugia, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 502 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Caffe Dal Perugino. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Caffe Dal Perugino has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 451 customers.

La Prosciutteria Perugia is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 407 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!

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.

Etruscan Arch is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Perugia. This architectural element and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,190 visitors.

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 Ristorante del Sole before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,442 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ristorante IL CANTINONE Perugia for your last chance at a meal in the city of Perugia. The Ristorante IL CANTINONE Perugia restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La Bottega di Perugia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 762 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!