12-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Genoa to La Spezia, Florence, San Gimignano, Santa Maria degli Angeli, and Rome

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 12-day road trip through Italy. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Italy. You will spend 3 nights in Genoa, 1 night in La Spezia, 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in San Gimignano, 1 night in Santa Maria degli Angeli, and 2 nights in Rome. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Italy. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Genoa, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Italy on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Italy. Trevi Fountain and Colosseum are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Genoa, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, La Spezia, Pisa, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Santa Maria degli Angeli, Rome, and Orvieto, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Italy. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Italy.

Throughout your road trip in Italy, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Italy.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Italy fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Italy today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Genoa - Arrival day
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  • piazza De Ferrari
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Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach Genoa and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Genoa, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Genoa is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Genoa. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Italy. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Genoa, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 12-day road trip in Italy!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Genoa
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Lighthouse of Genoa
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Via Garibaldi
  • Palazzo Podestà
  • Aquarium of Genoa
  • porto antico
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Genoa. You’ll stay in Genoa for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Bring home unique finds from Genoa's bustling shopping hub, Via Garibaldi. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, Via Garibaldi offers plenty of options, including primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Genoa's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Genoa and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Genoa
  • La Spezia
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Drive 141 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Ruins of Doria Tower
  • Church of St. Margaret of Antioch
  • Cinque Terre National Park
  • Manarola Overlook Viewpoint
  • Riomaggiore
  • Church of San Giovanni Battista of Riomaggiore
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On day 3 of your road trip in Italy, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in La Spezia, where you will stay for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in La Spezia. La Spezia offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in La Spezia. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Head back to your accommodation in La Spezia and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • La Spezia
  • Florence
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Drive 180 km, 3 hours

  • Santa Maria della Spina
  • Palazzo Blu
  • Knights' Square
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
  • Pisa Cathedral
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Dive into day 4 of your remarkable road trip in Italy. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Pisa. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Florence, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Florence. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Florence is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Florence.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Florence
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Drive 2 km, 36 min

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • piazza della Signoria
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
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You have 1 night left in Florence. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Florence. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Florence
  • San Gimignano
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Drive 120 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Basilica of San Domenico
  • piazza del Campo
  • Tower of Mangia
  • Siena Cathedral
  • Piccolomini Library
  • Porta San Giovanni
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Italy, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Siena and San Gimignano. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in San Gimignano, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to San Gimignano, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of San Gimignano's best restaurants.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Italy.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • San Gimignano
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Drive 1 km, 20 min

  • Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
  • Town Hall, Picture Gallery and Great Tower
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  • Parco della Rocca
  • Rocca di Montestaffoli
  • Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
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You’ll stay in San Gimignano for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Italy. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

San Gimignano is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in San Gimignano.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • San Gimignano
  • Assisi
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Drive 171 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
  • Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
  • Porta San Giacomo
  • Portico of Monte Frumentario
  • Rocca Maggiore
  • Piazza del Comune
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Italy includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Santa Maria degli Angeli. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Santa Maria degli Angeli, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Santa Maria degli Angeli. Santa Maria degli Angeli offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Santa Maria degli Angeli, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Italy!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Assisi
  • Rome
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Drive 188 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza di Spagna
  • piazza del Popolo
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 9 of your road trip in Italy. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Rome. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Rome, where will spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Rome. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Rome's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Italy!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Rome
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Drive 10 km, 1 hour 42 min

  • Vatican Museums
  • St Peter's Basilica
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Piazza Navona
  • Trevi Fountain
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Wake up to day 10 of your road trip in Italy. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Vatican City and Rome. With 1 night to stay in Rome, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Rome.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Rome. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Rome
  • Genoa
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Drive 519 km, 6 hours 15 min

  • Well of St Patrick
  • Orvieto Cathedral
  • Orvieto subterranea
  • Torre del Moro Orvieto
  • Pozzo della Cava
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On day 11 of your road trip in Italy, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Orvieto are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Genoa, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Genoa, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Genoa. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Italy.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Genoa - Departure day
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  • Piazza della Vittoria
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Day 12 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Italy!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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