Cheap 4-Day Italy Road Trip from Trieste traveling west to Ravenna

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 Molo Audace will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating landmark that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,849 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 Buffet da Pepi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,727 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!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Trieste and end your day in the city of Ravenna, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Trieste is the amazing Roman Theatre of Trieste. This travel destination is an archaeological site that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,576 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Piazza della Borsa. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,409 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Trieste is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Trieste is the outstanding piazza Unità d'Italia. This square has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 46,036 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Revoltella Museum. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,536 travelers. As one of the top sights in Trieste, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Revoltella Museum attracts about 23,457 visitors annually.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Italy. To have the best affordable travel experience in Italy, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Italy unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Italy.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Ravenna. Ravenna is another cheap travel destination in Italy where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Italy can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Ravenna that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Ravenna is L'Acciuga Osteria. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 494 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Ravenna, Radici - Cucina e Cantina is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 300 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Heaven Pub Ravenna. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Ravenna enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 249 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Ravenna’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit La Gardèla. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,270 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Downtown Pub. This popular bar in Ravenna has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 569 bar-goers.

You can also go to Grinder Coffee Lab as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Grinder Coffee Lab is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 433 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Trieste and end your day in the city of Trieste, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Trieste is the amazing Mirabilandia. This travel destination is an amusement park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 43,418 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,162 travelers, a visit to this well-known basilica and sightseeing spot in Trieste is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 124,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Trieste is the outstanding Dante's Tomb. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,491 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Italy. To have the best affordable travel experience in Italy, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Italy unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Italy.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Trieste. Trieste is another cheap travel destination in Italy where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Italy can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Trieste that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Trieste is Al Civicosei. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,184 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Trieste, Osteria Marise is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 790 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Trattoria Nerodiseppia. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Trieste enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 762 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Trieste’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Urbanis. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,034 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar X. This popular bar in Trieste has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 762 bar-goers.

You can also go to Buffet L'Approdo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Buffet L'Approdo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 596 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 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 Giardino Pubblico Muzio de Tommasini. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,549 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Trieste, consider a top-rated restaurant like Alla Bella Trieste. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Ristorante Menarosti 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 655 customers.

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!