8-Day Italy Road Trip from Bari to Trani, Spoleto, Florence & Rome

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8 days & 7 nights
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Hotel
7 nights included
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8 days included
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 3 nights in Bari, 1 night in Spoleto, 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 Bari, Trani, Spoleto, Florence, and Rome.

We'll help you experience the best 8 days in Italy you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Bari, 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 Teatro Petruzzelli and Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Bari, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 3-star Best Western La Baia Palace Ho. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel Riviera. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Basilica San Nicola in the city of Bari. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino and Direzione regionale Musei.

From the spectacular Teatro Margherita in the city of Bari to the unforgettable Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio in the city of Bari, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through 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.

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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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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Included

Hotel, 7 nights
Rental car, 8 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of Scenic sight in Polignano a Mare, Bari Province, Apulia (Puglia), southern Italy.Bari
Spoleto - city in ItalySpoleto
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence
Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome

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Attractions

photo of trevi fountain at sunrise beautiful full view, Rome, Italy.Trevi Fountain
photo of Colosseum in Rome at sunrise, Italy, Europe.Colosseum
photo of view of Pantheon in the morning. Rome. Italy.Pantheon
photo of piazza navona in Rome, Italy. Rome navona square. Ancient stadium of Rome for athletic contests. Italy architecture and landmark. Piazza navona is one of the main attractions of Rome and Italy.Piazza navona
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican CitySt Peter's Basilica
Vatican Museums, Vatican CityVatican Museums
photo of golden sunset over ponte vecchio bridge with traditional boat on the arno river, Florence, Italy.Ponte Vecchio
Piazza del Duomo, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo
photo of panoramic view of ancient ruins of a roman forum or foro romano at sunrise in rome, Italy. view from capitoline hill.Roman Forum
photo of piazza di spagna in rome, italy. Spanish steps in rome, Italy in the morning. One of the most famous squares in Rome, Italy. Rome architecture and landmark.Piazza di Spagna
photo of piazza del popolo (People's square) named after the church of santa maria del popolo in Rome, Italy.Piazza del Popolo
photo of View of statue of david on Piazzale Michelangelo at morning  in Florence, Italy.Piazzale Michelangelo
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.Piazza della Signoria
photo of Visit Italy, park Villa Borghese with boat and ducks.Villa Borghese
photo of holy angel castle, also known as hadrian mausoleum in the morning, Rome, Italy.Castel Sant'Angelo
Central Market
photo of View of the famous basilica cattedrala di san nicola pellegrino in the italian city Trani.Basilica di San Nicola
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim, Trani, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia, ItalyBasilica Cattedrale Beata Maria Vergine Assunta
photo of Teatro Petruzzelli .Teatro Petruzzelli
Porto di Trani
Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza, Municipio 1, Bari, Apulia, ItalyLungomare Araldo di Crollalanza
Villa Comunale
Cattedrale di San SabinoBasilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino
Direzione regionale Musei
Museo Teatro Margherita, Municipio 1, Bari, Apulia, ItalyTeatro Margherita
Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio
Strada delle Orecchiette, Municipio 1, Bari, Apulia, ItalyStrada delle Orecchiette
photo of view of Palazzo Mincuzzi, Bari, Italy.Palazzo Mincuzzi
photo of view of Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, Bari, Italy.Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, Bari

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Day 1 – Bari - Arrival Day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bari - Arrival Day

  • Bari - Arrival day
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  • Teatro Margherita
  • Direzione regionale Musei
  • Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio
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Your amazing road trip adventure in Italy begins when you reach the incredible city of Bari. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Bari, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Bari has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Direzione regionale Musei. This attraction is a local government office and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,066 visitors.

Museo Teatro Margherita is another popular attraction in the city of Bari. This unforgettable attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,185 visitors.

Another favorite attraction in the city of Bari is Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio. This outstanding travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,185 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bari, Mastro Ciccio. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,456 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bari is La Tana del Polpo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 customers.

Locals recommend La Cantina dello Zio as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bari. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers.

Bari also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bari is Bar Moderno. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,784 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bari is The ciclatera under the sea. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Locals also enjoy Steam pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Italy!

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Day 2 – Bari and Foggia

Day 2

Day 2 – Bari and Foggia

  • Bari
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  • Teatro Petruzzelli
  • Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino
  • Basilica di San Nicola
  • Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza
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Day 2 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Teatro Petruzzelli, Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza, Basilica San Nicola, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Bari is the amazing Teatro Petruzzelli. This attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,118 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,197 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Bari is the outstanding Basilica San Nicola. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,349 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Foggia, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

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

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Day 3 – Florence

Day 3

Day 3 – Florence

  • Florence
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  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
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Day 3 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Piazzale Michelangelo, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Florence is the amazing Piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 73,198 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Uffizi Gallery. This national museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 57,256 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Florence is the outstanding Piazza della Signoria. This square has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 63,038 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Florence, where will have access to 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 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 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 Ditta Artigianale. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Alternatively, Locale Firenze is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 771 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Florence

Day 4

Day 4 – Florence

  • Florence
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  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Central Market
  • Ponte Vecchio
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Florence. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Central Market, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Florence is Piazza del Duomo. This incredible attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 109,075 visitors.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Florence. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 109,075 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Florence is Central Market. This amazing attraction and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 40,633 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Florence.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence, like Ristorante Le Volte Firenze. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

Ditta Artigianale is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Florence. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Locals enjoy Le Cappelle Medicee, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Florence. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Florence, Archea Brewery. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Djària - American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 182 customers.

Caffe San Firenze is another of the best bars in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Italy!

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Day 5 – Rome

Day 5

Day 5 – Rome

  • Rome
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  • Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Piazza del Popolo
  • Piazza navona
  • Pantheon
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Day 5 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Piazza del Popolo, Castel Sant'Angelo, Pantheon, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Rome is the amazing Piazza del Popolo. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 83,790 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Castel Sant'Angelo. This museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,971 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Rome is the outstanding Pantheon. This roman temple has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 176,062 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Rome, where will have access to 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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cantina e Cucina. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.

Alternatively, Ai Tre Scalini is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Rome. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Rome

Day 6

Day 6 – Rome

  • Rome
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  • Trevi Fountain
  • Piazza di Spagna
  • Roman Forum
  • Villa Borghese
  • Colosseum
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Rome. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Villa Borghese, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Rome is Villa Borghese. This incredible attraction is an urban zone of rome and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 65,760 visitors.

Piazza di Spagna is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Rome. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 65,760 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Rome is Trevi Fountain. This amazing attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 321,961 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Rome.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Rome, like Roma Sparita. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

La Taverna Italiana is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,897 customers.

Locals enjoy Ristorante Amedeo, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Rome. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Rome, VinAllegro. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ristorante Tema. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 939 customers.

Bar Tornatora Rome is another 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.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Italy!

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Day 7 – Vatican and Bari

Day 7

Day 7 – Vatican and Bari

  • Bari
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  • Vatican Museums
  • St Peter's Basilica
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Day 7 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Bari, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante Del Centro, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bari. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,210 customers.

Locals also recommend ù gnore as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bari. ù gnore is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,180 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bari is La Muraya Ristorante. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,090 customers.

After dinner, visit Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bari. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 828 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gola Caffè Bistrot. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 824 customers.

Alternatively, The Stuart, Scottish Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bari. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

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

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Day 8 – Bari - Departure Day

Day 8

Day 8 – Bari - Departure Day

  • Bari - Departure day
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Day 8 of your road trip through Italy is your departure day.

You’ll then say farewell to Italy and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Italy!

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