Cheap 3-Day Italy Road Trip in Trieste

View from flying drone of quay of Trieste city, Italy, Europe. Panoramic morning view of Tourist attraction - Cruise Pier Trieste with Molo Teresiano on background. Traveling concept background.
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Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
3 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 3-day road trip through Italy! Travel to Triest with this cheap holiday package!

Explore Italy for less with this 3-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning piazza Unità d'Italia, the captivating Miramare Castle, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across Italy and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Triest.

This customizable and cheap Italy travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in Italy at the lowest price!

On arrival in Trieste, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in Italy. Explore the magnificent San Sabba Rice Mill National Monument and Museum to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Molo Audace and take in its distinct atmosphere. Italy offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!

During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.

Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in Italy. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in Italy.

This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in Italy, like the stunning Roman Theatre of Trieste. You'll visit the incredible Grotta Gigante to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding Rilke trail / Pešpot Rilke up close.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 3-day road trip, you'll leave Italy happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.

This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 3-day vacation in Italy. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 2 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in Italy with CDW insurance.

You can customize your Italy travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in Italy and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind Italy’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!

Booking this cheap holiday package in Italy offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in Italy with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to Italy fill up fast, so book your adventure today!

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Included

Hotel, 2 nights
Rental car, 3 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of Trieste lighthouse Phare de la Victoire and cityscape panoramic aerial view, Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy.Triest / 2 nights

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Attractions

photo of piazza dell unita d'Italia in trieste Italy.Piazza Unità d'Italia
photo of Beautiful summer view of Miramare Castle. Adorable morning seascape of Adriatic sea. Spectacular outdoor scene of Italy, Europe. Traveling concept background.Miramare Castle
The Grotta Gigante is a giant cave on the Italian side of the Trieste Karst (Carso). Spectacular stalagmites formations inside one of the biggest caves in the world.Grotta Gigante
Risiera di San Sabba, Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio, Triest, UTI Giuliana / Julijska MTU, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ItalyRisiera di San Sabba
Rilke trail / Pešpot Rilke
photo of view of Roman Theatre of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.Roman Theatre of Trieste
Molo Audace - Già "Molo S. Carlo", Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, Triest, UTI Giuliana / Julijska MTU, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ItalyMolo Audace

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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
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People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Large bags

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Day 1 – Trieste - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Trieste - arrival day

  • Triest - Arrival day
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  • Piazza Unità d'Italia
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Your exciting road trip through Italy starts when you reach the incredible city of Trieste, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Trieste and begin your adventure in Italy.

Trieste is a popular cheap holiday destination in Italy with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Triest and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing piazza Unità d'Italia will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 46,036 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Trieste. An excellent example is the popular Suban. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,104 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Bracerie Venete. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 630 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Al Barattolo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,835 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Al Ciketo is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 602 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Trieste we recommend is Caffè San Marco, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,676 customers.

Caffè degli Specchi is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,625 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Miramare / Miramar, Borgo Grotta Gigante / Briščiki, Duino / Devin, and Trieste

Day 2

Day 2 – Miramare / Miramar, Borgo Grotta Gigante / Briščiki, Duino / Devin, and Trieste

  • Triest
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Drive 69 km, 1 hour 44 min

  • Rilke trail / Pešpot Rilke
  • Grotta Gigante
  • Miramare Castle
  • Molo Audace
  • Risiera di San Sabba
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Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Miramare / Miramar, proving that cheap holidays in Italy can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Miramare Castle. This attraction is a giardino all'italiana that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,372 travelers. Every year, the wonderful Miramare Castle gets around 79,218 visitors from across the globe.

Your discovery of Miramare / Miramar does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Miramare / Miramar on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Italy.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Italy, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Buffet da Pepi, one of the best restaurants in Trieste. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,727 reviews.

You can also check out Caffè Tommaseo. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,706 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Al Civicosei. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,184 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Trieste.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Trieste for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Big Ben Pub Trieste and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,119 customers.

Urbanis is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,034 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit White Cafe. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Trieste.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Trieste!

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Day 3 – Trieste - departure day

Day 3

Day 3 – Trieste - departure day

  • Triest - Departure day
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  • Roman Theatre of Trieste
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Trieste.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Italy.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Trieste is the remarkable Roman Theatre of Trieste. This archaeological site and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,576 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Trieste, consider a top-rated restaurant like Tavernetta al Molo. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

Osteria Marise is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 790 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Trattoria Nerodiseppia. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 762 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Trieste.

You’ll then say farewell to Trieste and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Italy!

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