7-Day Italy road trip from Barletta to Benevento, Rome, and Pescara

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

Barletta 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 Barletta, 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 Barletta 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 Barletta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers.

Barletta also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Barletta 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 Barletta 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 7-day vacation in Italy!

Day 2 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 Barletta and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Benevento. You will stay in Benevento for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Barletta is the amazing Direzione regionale Musei. This attraction is a local government office that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,074 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cathedral, Basilica di San Nicola. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,196 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Basilica di San Nicola welcomes around 445,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Barletta is the outstanding Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,196 visitors.

The spectacular Teatro Petruzzelli is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating opera house and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,870 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,519 visitors.

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

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 2 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 must-see tourist destination 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 Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,740 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Palace of Caserta. This mountain park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 36,840 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 296,577 yearly visitors.

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!

On day 4 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 Castel Sant'Angelo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 72,431 visitors and gathers around 918,591 every year.

Piazza Navona 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 158,771 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Rome is the extraordinary Pantheon. This roman temple gets more than 30,000,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 189,682 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Roman Forum. Around 114,450 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Colosseum. Colosseum is a popular roman amphitheatre, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 travelers. Around 7,400,000 people visit this roman amphitheatre each year.

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 Ristorante Amedeo, after your day of exploring the city of Rome. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali is another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rome is Maccheroni. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,633 customers.

Locals recommend VinAllegro, 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Rome, Ristorante Tema. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 939 customers.

Bar Tornatora Rome is also one 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.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Italy.

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Rome. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Pescara. You’ll stay in Pescara for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Rome’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Rome, start your day with a visit to the amazing Altare della Patria. This much-appreciated architectural structure and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 49,843 visitors. Each year, around 1,683,070 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Trevi Fountain. This sculpture and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 343,494 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Piazza di Spagna to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Piazza di Spagna is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 visitors.

The lovely piazza del Popolo is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 89,807 visitors have left this square 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 Villa Borghese. This attraction is an urban zone of rome rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 69,749 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Rome has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Pescara. Pescara 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 Fattoria Toccaferro | Via Firenze. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,714 reviews.

The remarkable Da Bacone is another top restaurant in Pescara we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,084 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Taverna 58 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pescara, the fantastic Bar Napoli. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,003 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Temple Bar Irish Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 296 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Pescara and embark on a scenic drive to Barletta, 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 best-rated sightseeing 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 top-tier point of interest, 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 top-tier point of interest 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 Barletta. When you arrive in Barletta 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 Barletta. 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 Barletta, 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 7 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Barletta 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.

Largo Albicocca - Piazza degli Innamorati is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Barletta. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 626 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Barletta 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 Barletta. The Al Raffaello restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 900 customers.

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