Cheap 5-Day Italy Road Trip from Naples traveling north to Rome and Pescara

Your exciting road trip through Italy starts when you reach the incredible city of Naples, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Naples and begin your adventure in Italy.

Naples 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 Naples and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing piazza del Plebiscito will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 58,141 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 Naples. An excellent example is the popular La Locanda Gesù Vecchio. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 899 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Ristorante Amici Miei. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 752 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 La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,927 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 764 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 Naples we recommend is L'antiquario, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

The Penny Black is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,754 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 Naples and end your day in the city of Rome, 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 Naples is the amazing Castel Nuovo. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 28,032 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Naples National Archaeological Museum. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,352 travelers, a visit to this well-known archaeological museum and sightseeing spot in Naples is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 616,878 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Naples is the outstanding Cappella Sansevero. This former church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,405 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Napoli Sotterranea Percorso Ufficiale. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,274 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Rome. Rome 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 Rome that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Rome is Tonnarello. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 62,881 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rome, Ristorante Pancrazio dal 1922 is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,946 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ai Tre Scalini. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rome enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,950 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rome’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Cantina e Cucina. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is RoYaL Art Cafè Roma. This popular bar in Rome has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,972 bar-goers.

You can also go to Caffè Portofino as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Caffè Portofino is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,675 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 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 Rome and end your day in the city of Pescara, 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 Rome is the amazing Roman Forum. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Colosseum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 travelers, a visit to this well-known roman amphitheatre and sightseeing spot in Rome is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 7,400,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Rome is the outstanding Pantheon. This roman temple has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 189,682 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Piazza Navona. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 158,771 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Trevi Fountain. This sculpture is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Pescara. Pescara 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 Pescara that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Pescara is Fattoria Toccaferro | Via Firenze. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,714 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Pescara, Ristorante Carlo Ferraioli is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,241 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Da Bacone. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pescara enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,084 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Pescara’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Bar Napoli. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,003 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Temple Bar Irish Pub. This popular bar in Pescara has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 526 bar-goers.

You can also go to New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 296 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 4 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 Pompei and end your day in the city of Naples, 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 Pompei is the amazing Archaeological Park of Pompeii. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,465 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Amphitheatre of Pompeii. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,759 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Pompei is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Pompei is the outstanding Lupanare di Pompei. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,862 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Teatro Grande. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,226 travelers.

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 Naples. Naples 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 Naples that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Naples is Mimì alla Ferrovia. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,378 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Naples, Trattoria Castel Nuovo is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,735 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Al Vecchio 53 Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Naples enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,352 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Naples’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Babette Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is L'Oca Nera Irish Pub. This popular bar in Naples has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,766 bar-goers.

You can also go to Shanti Art Musik Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Shanti Art Musik Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,223 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 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 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Naples.

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 Naples is the remarkable Ovo Castle. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,595 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Naples, consider a top-rated restaurant like Palazzo Petrucci Ristorante. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,226 customers.

Antichi Sapori Partenopei Restaurant 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 983 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Ristorante e Pizzeria Stella. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Naples.

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