13-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bolzano to Verona, Venice, Florence, Lucca, Siena, and Rome

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 13-day road trip in Italy! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Bolzano, Verona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Rome, and Santa Maria degli Angeli.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Italy. You will spend 3 nights in Bolzano, 1 night in Verona, 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights in Florence, 1 night in Lucca, 1 night in Siena, 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 Bolzano, 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 Bolzano, Verona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Rome, and Santa Maria degli Angeli, 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

  • Bolzano - Bozen - Arrival day
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  • Franciscan Monastery
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Welcome to Bolzano, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Italy! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Bolzano before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in Italy!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bolzano - Bozen
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Drive 14 km, 56 min

  • Waltherplatz
  • Bolzano Cathedral
  • Chiesa dei Domenicani
  • South Tyrol Archeological Museum
  • Muri-Gries Abbey
  • Messner Mountain Museum Firmian
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Wake up to day 2 of your road trip in Italy. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Bolzano and Ponte d'Adige - Sigmundskron. With 1 night to stay in Bolzano, 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 Bolzano.

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

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Italy!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Bolzano - Bozen
  • Verona
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Drive 159 km, 2 hours 32 min

  • Giusti Garden
  • piazza delle Erbe
  • Verona Arena
  • Arco dei Gavi
  • Castelvecchio Museum
  • I Portoni della Brà
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On day 3 of your road trip in Italy, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Verona are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Verona, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Italy!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Verona
  • Venice
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Drive 126 km, 2 hours 8 min

  • Bridge of Sighs
  • Doge's Palace
  • St Mark's Basilica
  • Piazza San Marco
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Dive into day 4 of your remarkable road trip in Italy. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Venice. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Venice, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Venice
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Drive 5 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Ca' Rezzonico
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection
  • Teatro La Fenice
  • Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Grand Canal
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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.

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

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Venice
  • Florence
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Drive 262 km, 3 hours 15 min

  • Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Loggia dei Lanzi
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • piazza della Signoria
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in Italy. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Florence. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Florence, where will spend 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Venice.

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

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

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Florence
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour 21 min

  • David
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Palazzo Pitti
  • piazzale Michelangelo
  • Oltrarno
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Day 7 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Bolzano. You’ll stay in Florence for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Set aside time today to explore Oltrarno, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Florence.

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.

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

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Italy!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Florence
  • Lucca
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Drive 105 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • Campo santo
  • Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
  • Pisa Cathedral
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Walls of Lucca
  • Piazza Napoleone
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Italy includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Pisa and Lucca. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Lucca, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Lucca 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 Lucca.

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 9

Day 9

  • Lucca
  • Siena
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Drive 142 km, 2 hours 28 min

  • Porta Camollia, Siena
  • Fortezza Medicea
  • Basilica of San Domenico
  • Siena Cathedral
  • Pubblico Palace
  • piazza del Campo
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On day 9 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Italy, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Siena. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Siena, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Siena
  • Rome
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 14 min

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum
  • Pantheon
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On day 10 of your road trip in Italy, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Rome are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Rome, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Rome, 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 Rome. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • 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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On day 11 of your road trip in Italy, you’ll start and end your day in Rome, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Rome, there’s no need to rush. Experience Vatican City and Rome to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Rome and your accommodation.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Rome
  • Bolzano - Bozen
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Drive 728 km, 8 hours 10 min

  • Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Assisi
  • Piazza del Comune
  • Chiesa Nuova di San Francesco Convertito
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Italy. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Santa Maria degli Angeli. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Bolzano, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Say good night to Bolzano and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Italy!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Bolzano - Bozen - Departure day
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  • Funivia del Colle
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Day 13 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.
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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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