Luxury One-Week Italy Road Trip from Naples to Rome, Pescara, and Bari and surrounding area

Your luxury holiday in Italy begins as soon as you reach the city of Naples. 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 Naples - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Naples.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic piazza del Plebiscito. This square is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Naples, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 58,141 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Naples. 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 Naples.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at La Locanda Gesù Vecchio. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 899 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Naples.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,927 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Al Vecchio 53 Restaurant is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Naples, and has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,352 customers.

As your day in Naples 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 OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 764 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at L'antiquario, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars among 700 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Barrio Botanico - Municipio. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,402 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 8-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 Naples and the city of Rome. You’ll stay in Rome for 2 nights.

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

Make the amazing Castel Nuovo your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 28,032 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this castle and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Naples National Archaeological Museum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,352 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this archaeological museum and attraction. In fact, this welcomes around 616,878 visitors annually.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Cappella Sansevero. This former church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,405 visitors. Up to 175,138 travelers come to Naples every year to see the stunning Cappella Sansevero with their own eyes.

Make the most of your day in Naples 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 Naples 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 3 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Rome. You’ll stay in Rome for 1 night, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the city. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Rome to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Rome. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Villa Borghese. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 69,749 visitors.

When you’re finished at Villa Borghese, make a stop at the wonderful piazza del Popolo. This incredible attraction is a square, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 89,807 visitors.

Next up, make your way to one of the best places to see according to travelers in Rome, the extraordinary Piazza di Spagna. This square is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you will probably want to visit is the incredible Colosseum. Up to 7,400,000 people visit this attraction every year and around 328,821 visitors have rated this roman amphitheatre an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you’re up for one last attraction today, check out the popular Roman Forum.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Rome. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Rome.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Hotel Nord Nuova Roma, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the city. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,325 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Rome is the fantastic Grand Hotel Palatino. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. Grand Hotel Palatino is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,826 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,953 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best luxury hotel alternatives if these are not available.

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Rome.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Ristorante Amedeo. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali. Considered one of the best restaurants in Rome, it has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Rome, Maccheroni is one to check out. Maccheroni is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,633 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Rome.

Many locals go to VinAllegro to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Ristorante Tema. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 939 customers.

Bar Tornatora Rome is another great option in Rome. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 952 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Rome, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Italy!

Get ready for day 4 of your luxury vacation in Italy. On this day of your exciting road trip holiday, you will have the most wonderful time discovering Rome and Vatican. You’ll stay in Pescara for 1 night. Enjoy a flexible travel itinerary and choose how much time you want to spend at each destination.

Start your day with one of travelers’ favorite attractions in Rome, the incredible Trevi Fountain. This popular attraction is a sculpture that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 visitors.

Today we also recommend you visit the amazing Pantheon, an outstanding roman temple in Rome. Around 189,682 travelers have rated this attraction an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars. It’s estimated that more than 30,000,000 people stop by Pantheon every year to explore it.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in Rome is the astonishing Piazza Navona. This attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 158,771 reviews.

To experience the local culture, see the best attractions, and meet new people at the same time, add a tour or activity to your luxury holiday package in Italy. As a luxury traveler, you will choose among only the best experiences available to you on this day of your exclusive road trip vacation in Rome.

It’s now time to get back on the road and continue to the next destination of your day, Vatican.

Make your way to the incredible Saint Peter's Square for some unforgettable sightseeing in Vatican. This popular attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 38,954 visitors.

Next up, steer your step in the direction of St. Peter's Basilica, an incredible major basilica that more than 11,000,000 people visit every year. This outstanding attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 131,043 travelers and is one of the most fantastic places to visit in Vatican.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Pescara. Luxury hotels in Pescara offer fantastic facilities and wonderful rooms. In combination with staff that is generous with both their time and recommendations, you’re guaranteed a pleasant

Stay in Pescara.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in Pescara, Fattoria Toccaferro | Via Firenze. This restaurant offers a fantastic menu and impeccable service, deserving of its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,714 reviews.

Locals also recommend Da Bacone as one of the best restaurants to have dinner at in Pescara. The Da Bacone is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,084 customers, including locals as well as travelers.

For a slightly different culinary experience, book a table at Taverna 58. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

Depending on your plans for tomorrow, you might want to head back to your hotel for some relaxation. If not, this is your chance to take the temperature of Pescara's nightlife.

If you’re not quite ready for bed yet, head off to a popular bar like Bar Napoli. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,003 customers.

Another place you could go for some drinks is the top-rated Temple Bar Irish Pub. Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight. Temple Bar Irish Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Alternatively, go to New Laundry - C. & C. Cocktail Bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 296 reviews, it’s one worth checking out if you’re in the party mood.

Celebrate another great day of your luxury holiday in Italy with a toast! Enjoy a good night’s sleep at your lovely hotel and get ready for another fun day to come.

On day 5 of your luxury road trip holiday in Italy you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Bari and the city of Bari. You’ll stay in Bari for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Bari. 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 Rinascita (Piazza Salotto) your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,367 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this top-tier point of interest and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Ponte del Mare. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,487 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this top-tier point of interest and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana. This park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,873 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Bari 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 Bari today.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Mastro Ciccio, one of the best restaurants in Bari. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,456 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend La Tana del Polpo as one of their top choices in the city. La Tana del Polpo is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Bari is La Cantina dello Zio. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers.

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

Bar Moderno is one of the best bars you can visit in Bari tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,784 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like The ciclatera under the sea. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,155 customers.

Alternatively, try Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici. Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 828 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 6 of your luxurious vacation in Italy, you’ll start and end your day in Bari, but spend most of the day exploring attractions outside of the city. After a long day of sightseeing, you'll drive back to Bari, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

Start your day with a drive to Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino in Apulia. Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino is a stunning church and travel destination most visitors appreciate. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,399 reviews.

Next, make your way to the extraordinary Basilica di San Nicola. This top attraction and cathedral gets around 445,000 visits annually and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,196 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you’ll want to visit is the incredible Teatro Petruzzelli. Up to 6,870 visitors have rated Teatro Petruzzelli opera house an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend a stop at the popular Castel del Monte. Castel del Monte is a hohenstaufen castle in southern italy that gets about 206,924 visitors annually. This site has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,744 visitors.

This activity allows travelers to have a unique adventure in Italy. Add this or another top-rated tour of your choice to your itinerary to make it a truly special day in Italy.

After a full day of exploring, drive back to Bari and have a delicious dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city. We’ve collected some of the most recommended restaurants so you can make a reservation in advance at your own convenience.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Ristorante Del Centro. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,210 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at La Muraya Ristorante. Considered one of the best restaurants in Bari, it has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,090 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area.

Many locals go to The Stuart, Scottish Pub to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Steam pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

Gola Caffè Bistrot is another great option in Bari. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 824 customers.

Relax and enjoy an amazing evening in Bari, and get ready for more fantastic days to come on your luxury vacation in Italy!

On day 7 of your luxury holiday in Italy, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, Province of Salerno and the city of Pompei. You’ll stay in Naples for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Amalfi Coast. This attraction is a coast and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 70,989 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Province of Salerno is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in Italy. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of Italy’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

It’s now time to hit the road again and travel to your next destination, the city of Pompei.

Make your way to the incredible Archaeological Park of Pompeii in Pompei for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,465 visitors.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Naples.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Italy, we recommend you try Antichi Sapori Partenopei Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Naples. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 983 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Tandem Ragù as one of the top restaurants in the city. Tandem Ragù is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,892 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Naples is Osteria Il Gobbetto. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,288 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated Shanti Art Musik Bar. This bar is considered one of the best in Naples and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Archivio Storico - Cocktail Bar & Wonderfood. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 930 customers.

Alternatively, go to Sinclair Scottish Pub. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Naples and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 694 reviews.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in Italy awaits!

Today is the last day of your 8-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 Naples 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 Ovo Castle. This extraordinary best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 33,595 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Naples.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Naples, check out the menu at Trattoria Don Vincenzo. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,600 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is A Cucina Ra Casa Mia. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

If you prefer something slightly different, try Anonymous Trattoria Gourmet. This restaurant will not let you walk out hungry. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 859 customers, it is truly one of the best in the city.

You will then say farewell to Naples 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!