7-Day Italy Road Trip from Venice to Padua, Pisa, and Florence

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

Venice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 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 Venice, Trattoria Al Gazzettino. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,378 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Nevodi. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Locals recommend Osteria Alla Staffa as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

Venice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Venice is Adagio. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Venice is Il Mercante. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Irish Pub Venezia. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,420 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 Venice. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Padua. You’ll stay in Padua 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 Piazza San Marco. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St Mark's Basilica. This cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,439 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Doge's Palace to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Doge's Palace is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 24,775 visitors. Every year, around 318,104 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Bridge of Sighs is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 18,223 visitors have left this footbridge average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Padua. Padua 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 Belle Parti. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 571 reviews.

The remarkable Marechiaro Ristorante Pizzeria is another top restaurant in Padua we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,651 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Passando Per Modena is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,465 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Padua, the fantastic Enotavola Pino. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Frascoli Bacaro / Cicchetteria veneziana a Padovum. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 907 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bamboo Cafe (Mma Silvestrin Snc Di Matteo & C). This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 866 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 will take you to the city of Venice and the city of Verona. You’ll stay in Pisa for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Venice today is The Basilica of St. Anthony. This excellent attraction is a church that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 38,852 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing prato della Valle, an outstanding square, in the city of Venice. Around 47,576 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Verona Arena for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Verona. This popular attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123,818 visitors. Approximately 195,540 people visit Verona every year to see the fantastic Verona Arena.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Pisa, Ristorante alle Bandierine. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,163 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant -Pizzeria Il Mio Capriccio as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pisa. Restaurant -Pizzeria Il Mio Capriccio is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pisa is Il Peperoncino. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 961 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Pisa, Bar Mocambo. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 359 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Skyline American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 510 customers.

La Cantina Di Tipì is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Pisa. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 217 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Pisa and embark on a scenic drive to Florence, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Pisa 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 Pisa. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Knights' Square. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,051 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa. This attraction, a beloved bell tower, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 116,882 visitors. Leaning Tower of Pisa welcomes around 3,200,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Pisa is the stunning Piazza del Duomo, Pisa. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 104,550 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable piazza del Campo. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 64,175 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Siena Cathedral. This domus and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 21,656 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Ristorante Paoli. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 6,031 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Oliviero 1962, another of the best restaurants in Florence. Ristorante Oliviero 1962 is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Il Vezzo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Manifattura to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Florence, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ditta Artigianale. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Ditta Artigianale has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Archea Brewery is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 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!

On day 5 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice 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 Venice.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice, like the outstanding Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Firenze (FI). This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 23,075 visitors.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Venice. This incredible attraction is a church and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Venice is the extraordinary Galleria dell'Accademia. This national museum gets more than 1,719,645 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 34,429 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Around 28,544 visitors have given this church an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to Venice 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 Venice.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ristorante Le Volte Firenze, after your day of exploring the city of Venice. 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 Venice. 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 Venice 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 Venice, 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 Venice, 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 Venice. 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.

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 Venice 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 Venice 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 national museum, Uffizi Gallery. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,794 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Uffizi Gallery welcomes around 2,011,219 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Venice is the outstanding Ponte Vecchio. This popular deck arch bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 visitors.

The spectacular Central Market is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 43,100 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 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 Venice, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Al Covo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Locals also recommend Al Gobbo di Rialto as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. Al Gobbo di Rialto is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Puppa Bar Venezia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

After dinner, visit Devils Forest Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Al Parlamento. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Al Vecio Calice is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 397 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 Venice 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.

Teatro La Fenice is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Venice. This opera house and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,677 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Venice at Corner Pub before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,546 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend TiME Social Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Venice. The TiME Social Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Local. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 415 customers.

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