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Relaxed 12-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Verona to Milan and Florence

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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 12-day relaxed road trip in Italy! Verona, Monza, Paderno Dugnano, Passirana, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Valeggio sul Mincio, and Peschiera del Garda await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Italy, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Verona, 3 nights in Milan, and 5 nights in Florence, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Italy.

Your journey starts in Verona, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-day relaxed road trip in Italy to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Italy already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Duomo Di Milano Museum and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Verona Arena.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Italy road trip itinerary for 12 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Italy.

If you want to make your 12-day relaxed self-drive tour in Italy even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Italy includes 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Italy today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Verona - Arrival day
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  • Verona Arena
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Your relaxed road trip through Italy starts when you reach the incredible city of Verona, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Verona and begin your adventure in Italy.

Verona 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 Verona. 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 Verona, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Italy.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Italy. Enjoy your first taste of Verona as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Verona
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Drive 4 km, 55 min

  • Ponte Pietra
  • Verona Cathedral
  • piazza delle Erbe
  • Castelvecchio Museum
  • Castelvecchio Bridge
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Italy by joining a traveler-approved tour in Verona. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Verona that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Italy more memorable.

Bring home unique finds from Verona's bustling shopping hub, Piazza delle Erbe. 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, Piazza delle Erbe offers plenty of options, including primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Italy. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Verona, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Verona and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Italy!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Verona
  • Milan
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Drive 208 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza
  • Monza Circuit
  • Parco di Monza
  • Lago Nord Park
  • Alfa Romeo Museum
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Day 3 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Italy offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Milan for 3 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Milan. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Italy, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Milan.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Milan and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Italy!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Milan
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Drive 1 km, 16 min

  • La Scala
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Duomo di Milano
  • Brera
  • Navigli
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Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Milan.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Italy. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Italy and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Italy, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Milan.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Milan and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Milan
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Drive 7 km, 43 min

  • Castello Sforzesco
  • Sempione Park
  • Piazza Gae Aulenti
  • Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Via Monte Napoleone
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Italy makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Italy also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Milan, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Milan and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Milan
  • Florence
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Drive 335 km, 4 hours 26 min

  • Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro - Milano
  • Two Towers
  • Piazza Maggiore
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Day 6 of your relaxed road trip in Italy will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Italy, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Florence. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Italy.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Florence has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Florence.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Italy.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Florence
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Drive 3 km, 55 min

  • piazzale Michelangelo
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • piazza della Signoria
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Italy more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring the food culture in Florence offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Florence.

Toast to another amazing day in Italy!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Florence
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Drive 2 km, 35 min

  • Strozzi Palace
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
  • Basilica of San Lorenzo
  • Central Market
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Italy by joining a traveler-approved tour in Verona. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Verona that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Italy more memorable.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Florence.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Florence!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Florence
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Drive 2 km, 29 min

  • David
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Brunelleschi's dome
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Giotto's Bell Tower
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Italy. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Italy and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Florence has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

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 Florence. The bars in Florence make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Italy!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Florence
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 25 min

  • Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
  • Palazzo Pitti
  • The Boboli Gardens
  • Parco delle Cascine
  • Oltrarno
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Italy makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Italy also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Italy. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Florence, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Florence. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Italy!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Florence
  • Verona
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Drive 268 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Parco Giardino Sigurtà
  • Porta Brescia
  • Fortifications
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Day 11 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Italy lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Verona, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

In Verona, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Italy.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Verona, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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 Verona. The bars in Verona make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Verona - Departure day
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  • Porta Borsari
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Italy is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in Italy is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
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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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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