One-Week Italy Road Trip from Bari traveling west to Benevento, Rome, and Pescara

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

Bari has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parco 2 Giugno. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,436 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 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 Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 828 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 Bari. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Benevento. You’ll stay in Benevento for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bari’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bari, start your day with a visit to the amazing Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,399 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Direzione regionale Musei. This local government office and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,074 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Basilica di San Nicola to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Basilica di San Nicola is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,196 visitors. Every year, around 445,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,196 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination 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 Teatro Petruzzelli. This attraction is an opera house rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 6,870 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bari has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Benevento. Benevento offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Benevento and embark on a scenic drive to Rome, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Benevento and Caserta 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 Benevento. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Arch of Trajan. This attraction is a triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,687 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Villa Comunale. This attraction, a beloved public garden, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,221 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Benevento is the stunning Roman Theatre, Benevento. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,230 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Caserta and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Caserta has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Fountain of Aeolus. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,685 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Complesso Monumentale Belvedere San Leucio. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,947 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,740 visitors.

The lovely Palace of Caserta is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 36,840 visitors have left this mountain park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 296,577 visits every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Caserta, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Rome. When you arrive in Rome you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like 433. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,341 customers.

Locals also recommend Roma Sparita, another of the best restaurants in Rome. Roma Sparita is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

After dinner, visit D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rome, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cantina e Cucina has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.

Ai Tre Scalini is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 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!

You still have 2 nights left in Rome.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is St. Peter's Basilica. As one of the top sights in the area, around 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a major basilica and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 131,043 visitors.

Sistine Chapel is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,083 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Saint Peter's Square. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 38,954 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Vatican Museums. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133,310 visitors. Each year, approximately 1,612,530 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Vatican City.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Italy to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 Ristorante Amedeo. This 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 restaurant options in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

Locals enjoy Maccheroni, 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 1,633 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!

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 Altare della Patria. This architectural structure gets more than 1,683,070 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 49,843 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Trevi Fountain. Around 343,494 visitors have given this sculpture an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Piazza di Spagna. Piazza di Spagna is a popular square, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 travelers.

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 Coso Ristorante, after your day of exploring the city of Rome. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,275 customers.

Pierluigi is another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome is Ristorante Ad Hoc. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Locals recommend La Botticella of Poggi Giovanni, 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Rome, Tigelleria Romana - Bistrot & Cafè. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

La Licata is also one of the best bars in the city of Rome. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,067 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 Rome and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Pescara. You will stay in Pescara for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Rome is the amazing Pantheon. As such, over 30,000,000 people visit Pantheon yearly. This attraction is a roman temple that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 189,682 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Piazza Navona. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 158,771 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Rome is the outstanding Castel Sant'Angelo. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 72,431 visitors. Approximately 30,000,000 travelers come to Rome every year to see the stunning Pantheon with their own eyes.

The spectacular piazza del Popolo is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 89,807 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Villa Borghese. This attraction is a popular urban zone of rome that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 69,749 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Fattoria Toccaferro | Via Firenze, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,714 customers.

Locals also recommend Da Bacone as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara. Da Bacone is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,084 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pescara is Taverna 58. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Napoli, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Pescara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,003 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Temple Bar Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Alternatively, New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail 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 296 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Pescara and embark on a scenic drive to Bari, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Pescara and Trani 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 Pescara. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Piazza della Rinascita (Piazza Salotto). This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 10,367 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ponte del Mare. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,487 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Pescara is the stunning Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,873 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Trani and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Trani has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Castle of Trani. This attraction is a hohenstaufen castle in southern italy that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,625 visitors. Around 2,226 people visit Castle of Trani every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Basilica Cattedrale Beata Maria Vergine Assunta. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,517 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Porto di Trani. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,673 visitors.

The lovely Villa Comunale is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,567 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Trani, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bari. When you arrive in Bari you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Ristorante Del Centro. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,210 customers.

Locals also recommend La Muraya Ristorante, another of the best restaurants in Bari. La Muraya Ristorante is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,090 customers.

After dinner, visit The Stuart, Scottish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bari, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Steam pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Steam pub has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

Gola Caffè Bistrot is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 824 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 8 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bari 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.

Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bari. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,519 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bari at Peppo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Al Raffaello for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bari. The Al Raffaello restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 900 customers.

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