Luxury 5-Day Italy Road Trip from Florence to Perugia and Rome

Your luxury holiday in Italy begins as soon as you reach the city of Florence. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Italy is Florence - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Florence.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Central Market. This must-see tourist destination is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Florence, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 43,100 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Florence. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Florence.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Ristorante Paoli. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 6,031 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Florence.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Ristorante Oliviero 1962. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Il Vezzo is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Florence, and has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 customers.

As your day in Florence is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Italy.

Make your way to Manifattura. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Ditta Artigianale, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 1,877 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Archea Brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 5-day luxury vacation in Italy and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your luxury road trip holiday in Italy you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Florence and the city of Perugia. You’ll stay in Perugia for 1 night.

Your day starts in Florence. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing piazza della Signoria your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this square and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Uffizi Gallery. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,794 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this national museum and attraction. In fact, this welcomes around 2,011,219 visitors annually.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Ponte Vecchio. This deck arch bridge has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 visitors.

When you’re finished at the square, the perfect next stop is the popular Piazza della Repubblica. This spectacular square and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 22,356 reviews.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This church is a remarkable attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 76,359 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Florence by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Italy to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Italy. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Florence today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Perugia, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Al Mangiar Bene, one of the best restaurants in Perugia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,395 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend La Prosciutteria Perugia as one of their top choices in the city. La Prosciutteria Perugia is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 407 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Perugia is Alphaville. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 325 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Quei Bravi Ragazzi is one of the best bars you can visit in Perugia tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Elfo Pub Perugia. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 754 customers.

Alternatively, try Punto di Vista. Punto di Vista is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 502 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Italy! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 3 of your luxury road trip holiday in Italy you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Vatican City and the city of Rome. You’ll stay in Rome for 1 night.

Your day starts in Vatican City. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Piazza IV Novembre your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,189 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this square and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Rocca Paolina. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,128 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this rocca and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Carducci Gardens. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Vatican City by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Italy to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Italy. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Vatican City today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Rome, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try 433, one of the best restaurants in Rome. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,341 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Roma Sparita as one of their top choices in the city. Roma Sparita is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma is one of the best bars you can visit in Rome tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Cantina e Cucina. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,907 customers.

Alternatively, try Ai Tre Scalini. Ai Tre Scalini is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Italy! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 4 of your luxury road trip holiday in Italy you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Rome and the city of Florence. You’ll stay in Florence for 1 night.

Your day starts in Rome. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Capitoline Hill your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,557 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this hill and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Roman Forum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this square and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Colosseum. This roman amphitheatre has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 visitors. Up to 7,400,000 travelers come to Rome every year to see the stunning Colosseum with their own eyes.

When you’re finished at the roman temple, the perfect next stop is the popular Pantheon. This spectacular roman temple and attraction is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 189,682 reviews. Pantheon attracts about 30,000,000 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Trevi Fountain. This sculpture is a remarkable attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 343,494 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Rome by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Italy to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Italy. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Rome today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Florence, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante Le Volte Firenze, one of the best restaurants in Florence. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Le Cappelle Medicee as one of their top choices in the city. Le Cappelle Medicee is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Florence is La Giostra. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,432 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Locale Firenze is one of the best bars you can visit in Florence tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 771 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Djària - American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 182 customers.

Alternatively, try Caffe San Firenze. Caffe San Firenze is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Italy! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

Today is the last day of your 5-day luxury holiday in Italy and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Florence before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Italy by heading out to the stunning piazzale Michelangelo. This extraordinary square and attraction is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 77,744 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Florence.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Florence, check out the menu at Ristorante La Grotta Toscana. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is Il Granaio Ristorante. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers.

You will then say farewell to Florence and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Italy in your luggage!