7-Day Italy Road Trip from Pescara traveling west to Rimini, Florence, and Rome
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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 Pescara, 1 night in Rimini, 1 night in Florence, and 2 nights in Rome, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Italy. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Pescara, Rimini, Bologna, Florence, and Rome. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Italy you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Pescara, 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 Ponte Vecchio and Colosseum.
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 Roman Forum to the breathtaking Pantheon and Piazza Navona, 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 Trevi Fountain and learn more about the unique St. Peter's Basilica to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Pescara, Rimini, Bologna, Florence, and Rome, 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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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 – Pescara and Abruzzo - arrival day
Day 1 – Pescara and Abruzzo - arrival day
- Pescara - Arrival day
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- Piazza della Rinascita (Piazza Salotto)
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Pescara has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Piazza della Rinascita (Piazza Salotto). This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,367 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 Pescara, Fattoria Toccaferro | Via Firenze. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,714 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara is Da Bacone. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,084 customers.
Locals recommend Taverna 58 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.
Pescara also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pescara is Bar Napoli. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,003 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Pescara is Temple Bar Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.
Locals also enjoy New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Italy!
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Day 2 – Abruzzo and Rimini
Day 2 – Abruzzo and Rimini
- Pescara
- Rimini
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 40 min
- Gabriele D'Annunzio's Birthplace Museum
- Park "Villa De Riseis"
- Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana
- Parco Giochi Paperopoli
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Day 2 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Rimini for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Abruzzo is the amazing Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,873 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 Rimini, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Mi Mama, one of the best restaurants in the city of Rimini. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,954 customers.
Locals also recommend Sabbioni Pizza & Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rimini. Sabbioni Pizza & Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,324 customers.
After dinner, visit Bar Lento, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Rimini. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 516 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bounty. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,323 customers.
Alternatively, Bar Ilde - Il Baretto della Buona Piadina is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Rimini. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,485 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!
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Day 3 – Rimini, Bologna, and Florence
Day 3 – Rimini, Bologna, and Florence
- Rimini
- Bologna
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 14 min
- Arco di Augusto
- Two Towers
- Bologna Cathedral
- Piazza Maggiore
- Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
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Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Rimini and the city of Bologna. You’ll stay in Florence for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore in the city of Rimini today is Arch of Augustus. This excellent attraction is a triumphal arch that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,375 visitors.
To experience the local culture, see more of Italy, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Italy. You also get to admire popular places of interest.
You could then travel to Two Towers for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Bologna. This popular attraction is a tower and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,975 visitors.
This outstanding catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,852 travelers.
You can also stop at the popular Piazza Maggiore in the city of Bologna. This attraction, a stunning square, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.
If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Fountain of Neptune, Bologna. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,952 travelers, the magnificent Fountain of Neptune, Bologna is clearly one of the top sights in the area.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Florence.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence, Ristorante Paoli. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 6,031 customers.
Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Florence, Manifattura. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Ditta Artigianale. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.
Archea Brewery is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy with a toast!
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Day 4 – Florence and Rome
Day 4 – Florence and Rome
- Florence
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 40 min
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Piazzale Michelangelo
- Tower of San Niccolò
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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 Florence. 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 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Florence’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Florence, start your day with a visit to the amazing piazza della Signoria. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Ponte Vecchio. This deck arch bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,099 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a church that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors.
The lovely piazzale Michelangelo is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 77,744 visitors have left this square average ratings of 4.8 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 Tower of San Niccolò. This attraction is a city gate rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 712 reviews.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Florence 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 433. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,341 reviews.
The remarkable Roma Sparita 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 2,073 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.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Cantina e Cucina. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Ai Tre Scalini. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 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 5 – Rome
Day 5 – Rome
- Rome
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour 11 min
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Pantheon
- Piazza navona
- Castel Sant'Angelo
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On day 5 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 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 Castel Sant'Angelo. Castel Sant'Angelo is a popular museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 72,431 travelers. Around 918,591 people visit this museum 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.
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Day 6 – Rome, Vatican City, and Pescara
Day 6 – Rome, Vatican City, and Pescara
- Rome
- Pescara
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Drive 219 km, 3 hours 14 min
- Trevi Fountain
- Piazza di Spagna
- Piazza del Popolo
- Saint Peter's Square
- St Peter's Basilica
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!
One of the best places to visit in the city of Rome is the amazing Trevi Fountain. This attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 visitors.
You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Piazza di Spagna. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 visitors.
Piazza del Popolo is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Rome. This well-known attraction, a spectacular square, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 89,807 reviews.
Joining a top-rated tour in Rome 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 Saint Peter's Square for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 38,954 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding St. Peter's Basilica. This top sight is a spectacular major basilica that has over 11,000,000 yearly visitors. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 131,043 visitors, this major basilica deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Pescara.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante Fattoria Galasso, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 844 customers.
Locals also recommend Somari as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara. Somari is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 546 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara is A Prua Mare. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.
After dinner, visit Enoteca Visaggio cocktails and wine, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Pescara. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 463 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gran Caffè Italiano. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 216 customers.
Alternatively, Post Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Pescara. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 134 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!
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Day 7 – Pescara and Abruzzo - departure day
Day 7 – Pescara and Abruzzo - departure day
- Pescara - Departure day
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- Ponte del Mare
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Day 7 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Pescara 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.
Ponte del Mare is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pescara. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,487 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Pescara and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Italy.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pescara at Trattoria del mare da Tatillo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Trattoria L'Angolo d'Abruzzo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pescara. The Trattoria L'Angolo d'Abruzzo restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 582 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Chef Nestor 2. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Pescara. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Italy!
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