Cheap 7-Day Italy Road Trip from Barletta to Benevento, Rome, and Pescara

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

Barletta 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 Bari and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parco 2 Giugno will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 8,436 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 Barletta. An excellent example is the popular Mastro Ciccio. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,456 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is La Tana del Polpo. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 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 Cantina dello Zio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,242 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Moderno is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,784 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Barletta we recommend is The ciclatera under the sea, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 828 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 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 Barletta and end your day in the city of Benevento, 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 Barletta is the amazing Direzione regionale Musei. This travel destination is a local government office that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,074 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica di San Nicola. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,196 travelers, a visit to this well-known cathedral and sightseeing spot in Barletta is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 445,000 yearly visitors.

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

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Teatro Petruzzelli. This attraction, an amazing opera house, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,870 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,519 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 Benevento. Benevento 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 Benevento that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Benevento enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Benevento’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Italy offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Caserta and the enchanting Caserta, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Caserta and end the day in Caserta, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Italy will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Caserta is the magnificent Arch of Trajan. Around 4,687 visitors have rated this excellent triumphal arch and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Villa Comunale on this leg of your self-drive tour in Italy. This attraction is a well-known public garden that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 2,221 travelers.

The remarkable Roman Theatre, Benevento is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Italy. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,230 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Caserta, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Caserta.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta. This popular site is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination in Caserta and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,740 visitors.

Another must-visit in Caserta is the spectacular Palace of Caserta. This outstanding mountain park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 36,840 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Italy. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Italy. Make your cheap holiday experience in Italy more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Rome offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Italy. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Rome offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Italy.

433 is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,341 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Rome is Roma Sparita, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Rome’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma is an excellent example of a great bar in Rome offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Cantina e Cucina, another of locals’ go-to bars in Rome. Cantina e Cucina is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 7,907 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Ai Tre Scalini is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Rome. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 2,950 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Italy with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Italy!

On day 4 of your road trip adventures in Italy, you’ll go deep into Rome, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Rome, and meet locals along the way!

Rome offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Rome. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,953 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Grand Hotel Palatino. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Rome. Grand Hotel Palatino has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 4,826 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Rome should also consider Hotel Nord Nuova Roma. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel Nord Nuova Roma has been rated by 3,325 guests with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Rome offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Rome the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding museum, Castel Sant'Angelo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 72,431 visitors and gets around 918,591 visits every year.

The famous Piazza Navona is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible square and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 158,771 visitors.

Rome is also the home of the extraordinary Pantheon. This site is a stunning roman temple that gets more than 30,000,000 visitors on an annual basis. Around 189,682 travelers have rated the spectacular Pantheon an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Roman Forum. With an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from a total of 114,450 reviews, a visit to this wonderful square and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Italy is also your chance to admire the fantastic Colosseum up close. This fascinating roman amphitheatre and attraction is a must-visit. In fact, around 7,400,000 people travel to Rome each year just to see this famous attraction with their own eyes. The marvelous Colosseum enjoys an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 328,821 travelers.

Come to Rome prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Italy. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Rome.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Rome, Ristorante Amedeo. Locals enjoy eating at Ristorante Amedeo for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,798 diners.

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 food lovers.

If you want more options, Maccheroni is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Maccheroni has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,633 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Rome? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Rome after dinner. Locals recommend VinAllegro, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

Ristorante Tema is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Italy. Ristorante Tema has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 939 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Rome.

You might also want to cap the night off at Bar Tornatora Rome, a fascinating bar that 952 customers have rated 4.3 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Italy!

On day 5 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 Altare della Patria. This travel destination is an architectural structure that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 49,843 visitors. Up to 1,683,070 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Altare della Patria with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Trevi Fountain. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 travelers, a visit to this well-known sculpture and sightseeing spot in Rome is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rome is the outstanding Piazza di Spagna. This square has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 113,658 visitors. In a single year, approximately 1,683,070 travelers include the unforgettable Piazza di Spagna in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular piazza del Popolo. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 89,807 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Villa Borghese. This urban zone of rome is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 69,749 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, Da Bacone 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 1,084 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Taverna 58. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pescara enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 808 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 6 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 Trani and end your day in the city of Barletta, 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 Trani is the amazing Piazza della Rinascita (Piazza Salotto). This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,367 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ponte del Mare. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,487 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Trani is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Trani is the outstanding Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana. This park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,873 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 Barletta. Barletta 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 Barletta that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Barletta is Ristorante Del Centro. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,210 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Barletta, La Muraya Ristorante 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 1,090 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Barletta enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Barletta’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit The Stuart, Scottish Pub. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Steam pub. This popular bar in Barletta has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 979 bar-goers.

You can also go to Gola Caffè Bistrot as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Gola Caffè Bistrot is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 824 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 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Barletta.

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 Barletta is the remarkable Largo Albicocca - Piazza degli Innamorati. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 626 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Barletta, consider a top-rated restaurant like Peppo. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Al Raffaello 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 900 customers.

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