7-Day Italy road trip from Trieste to Venice, Florence, and Verona

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

Trieste has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Molo Audace. This attraction is a landmark and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,849 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 Trieste, Suban. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,104 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste is Bracerie Venete. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 630 customers.

Locals recommend Al Barattolo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trieste. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,835 customers.

Trieste also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Trieste is Al Ciketo. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Trieste is Caffè San Marco. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,676 customers.

Locals also enjoy Caffè degli Specchi. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,625 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 Trieste. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Trieste’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Trieste, start your day with a visit to the amazing Umberto Saba Statue. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 270 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Piazza della Borsa. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,409 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular piazza Unità d'Italia to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular piazza Unità d'Italia is a square that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 46,036 visitors.

The lovely San Sabba Rice Mill National Monument and Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,204 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.6 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 Miramare Castle. This attraction is a giardino all'italiana rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 21,372 reviews. Around 79,218 people come to see this attraction every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trieste has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Venice. Venice 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 La Piazza. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 9,892 reviews.

The remarkable Farini is another top restaurant in Venice we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,851 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Rio Novo is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,401 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Venice, the fantastic Adagio. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Il Mercante. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Trattoria Bar Pontini. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,176 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 Venice 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 Venice is the amazing Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible opera house, Teatro La Fenice. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,677 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Venice is the outstanding Piazza San Marco. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

The spectacular Doge's Palace is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating palace and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 24,775 visitors. In addition, approximately 318,104 travelers visit this popular site annually.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Bridge of Sighs. This attraction is a popular footbridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,223 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Venice 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 Osteria Vecchio Cancello as one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. Osteria Vecchio Cancello is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is Ristorante Oliviero 1962. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 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 Caffe Concerto Paszkowski. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Alternatively, Ristorante Buca Mario is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

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

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Florence, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Pisa is Piazza del Duomo, Pisa. This amazing attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 104,550 visitors.

Pisa Cathedral is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Pisa. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Pisa Cathedral has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,361 visitors.

To make your time in the city of Pisa more memorable, we recommend you visit Leaning Tower of Pisa. This outstanding attraction is a bell tower and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,882 visitors. Every year, around 3,200,000 travelers visit this spectacular site to discover its unique features.

You can also make your new day in Italy more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Italy’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Florence.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Il Vezzo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 customers.

Le Vespe Cafè is one of the top restaurants in the city of Florence. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is Ristorante Le Volte Firenze. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Florence, Villa Cora. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Florence, we recommend the cocktails at Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 951 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Florence is Archea Brewery. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Florence!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 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 Verona. You’ll stay in Verona for 1 night. 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 Uffizi Gallery. This national museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 61,794 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Uffizi Gallery welcomes 2,011,219 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ponte Vecchio to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Ponte Vecchio is a deck arch bridge that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 visitors.

The lovely Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 76,359 visitors have left this church 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 Central Market. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 43,100 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 Verona. Verona 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 Osteria il Ciottolo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,253 reviews.

The remarkable Greppia is another top restaurant in Verona we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ristorante Nastro Azzurro is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Verona, the fantastic Archivio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Antica Bottega del Vino. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,699 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Re Teodorico. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,370 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 6 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Verona and embark on a scenic drive to Trieste, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Verona 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 Verona. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Castelvecchio Museum. This attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,854 visitors. Over 35,031 people visit Castelvecchio Museum annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Verona Arena. This attraction, a beloved opera house, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 123,818 visitors. Verona Arena welcomes around 195,540 yearly visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable prato della Valle. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 47,576 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible The Basilica of St. Anthony. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 38,852 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Buffet da Pepi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,727 customers.

Locals also recommend Caffè Tommaseo, another of the best restaurants in Trieste. Caffè Tommaseo is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,706 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Al Civicosei. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,184 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Big Ben Pub Trieste to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Trieste, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,119 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Urbanis. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Urbanis has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,034 customers.

White Cafe is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 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 Trieste 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.

Giants' Stairway is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Trieste. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 955 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Trieste and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Italy.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Trieste at Tavernetta al Molo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Osteria Marise for your last chance at a meal in the city of Trieste. The Osteria Marise restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 790 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Trattoria Nerodiseppia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

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