9-Day Italy Road Trip from Bari to Naples, Florence, Pisa & Rome

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.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Best Western La Baia Palace Ho. This hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 682 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Bari is the Hotel Riviera. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars by 170 guests.

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 9-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 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 stop at the incredible park, Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza.

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.

Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino is another popular attraction you can visit in the city of Bari. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,987 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Naples is the 3-star B&B Portafortuna Lucky Charm. This hotel has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 30 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Grand Hotel Salerno is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Naples. This hotel is rated an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars by 3,528 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 2-star Barone Bed & Breakfast. This 2-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 71 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Locanda Gesù Vecchio, one of the best restaurants in the city of Naples. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 899 customers.

Locals also recommend OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Naples. OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 764 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Naples is La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,927 customers.

After dinner, visit OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Naples. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 764 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'antiquario. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Alternatively, Barrio Botanico - Municipio is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Naples. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,402 customers.

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

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 Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel Nuovo, Ovo Castle, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Naples is the amazing Piazza del Plebiscito. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 57,077 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Castel Nuovo. This castle has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 23,716 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Well of St. Patrick in the region of Province of Terni for some sightseeing. This popular attraction has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,931 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Florence.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Florence is the 4-star hotel Grand Hotel Mediterraneo. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,513 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Four Seasons Firenze is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Florence. This hotel is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,610 guests. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 1,198 guests.

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!

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, Central Market, Ponte Vecchio, 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.

Central Market is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Florence. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 109,075 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Florence is Ponte Vecchio. This amazing attraction is a deck arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 112,589 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Piazzale Michelangelo. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 73,198 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Piazza della Signoria. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 63,038 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!

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 Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cattedrale di Pisa, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Pisa is the amazing Piazza del Duomo. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 99,460 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible bell tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 107,629 visitors, it's easy to understand why Leaning Tower of Pisa welcomes around 3,200,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Pisa is the outstanding Cattedrale di Pisa. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,584 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.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Rome is the 3-star Ibis Roma Fiera. This hotel has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars by 1,099 guests.

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.

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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start your day in the city of Rome and visit amazing attractions, like St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Piazza di Spagna, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Vatican is St. Peter's Basilica. This amazing attraction is a major basilica and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 130,133 visitors. Approximately 11,000,000 travelers come to Vatican every year to visit this wonderful attraction.

Vatican Museums is another popular attraction you could visit in the region of Vatican. Vatican Museums welcomes around 1,612,530 visitors each year. This unforgettable attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 130,550 visitors. This top destination among visitors in Vatican.

You could also choose to visit Piazza di Spagna in the city of Rome. Piazza di Spagna is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 105,496 visitors.

Another of the most popular attractions you could visit in the city of Rome is Trevi Fountain. Trevi Fountain has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 321,961 visitors.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Roma Sparita. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,897 customers. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 939 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rome is Bar Tornatora Rome. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 952 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Rome!

On day 7 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 Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Rome is Pantheon. As one of the top sights in the area, around 30,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a roman temple and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 176,062 visitors.

Piazza Navona 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 176,062 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Rome is Piazza del Popolo. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 83,790 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Villa Borghese. This urban zone of rome and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 65,760 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Castel Sant'Angelo. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 66,971 visitors. Castel Sant'Angelo hosts around 918,591 annually so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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 La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

Maccheroni is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Rome. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,633 customers.

Locals enjoy Coso Ristorante, 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 1,275 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Rome, Tigelleria Romana - Bistrot & Cafè. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like La Botticella of Poggi Giovanni. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

La Licata is another 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.

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

Day 8 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 Altar of the Fatherland, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Rome is the amazing Altar of the Fatherland. As such, over 1,683,070 people visit Altar of the Fatherland yearly. This attraction is an architectural structure and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 44,037 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Roman Forum.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Rome is the outstanding Colosseum. This roman amphitheatre has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 308,140 visitors. Approximately 1,683,070 travelers come to Rome every year to see the stunning Altar of the Fatherland with their own eyes.

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.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Bari is the 3-star Best Western La Baia Palace Ho. This hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 682 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Riviera. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars by 170 guests.

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!

Day 9 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.

Strada delle Orecchiette 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 1,080.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Palazzo Mincuzzi building is another great option. According to 795 reviews, adding up to an average score of 4.6 out of 5 stars, this attraction certainly lives up to its reputation.

You can also stop at Chiesa Ortodossa Russa di San Nicola eastern orthodox church to capture the beauty and wonder of Bari one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 744.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Bari before you conclude your short European break.

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