Relaxed 14-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Florence to Bologna, Venice, and Milan

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Embark on this 14-day relaxed road trip in Italy, as Florence, Bologna, Venice, Lido, and Milan welcome you with stunning sights, fun activities, and the freedom of a laid-back self-drive holiday!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Italy, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Florence, 3 nights in Bologna, 4 nights in Venice, and 3 nights in Milan, 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 Florence, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-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 Piazza San Marco and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Rialto Bridge.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Italy road trip itinerary for 14 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 14-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 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 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 14-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

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

Florence 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.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Florence. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading 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 Florence, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Florence’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure 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 Florence as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Florence
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Drive 4 km, 59 min

  • piazza della Signoria
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Palazzo Pitti
  • The Boboli Gardens
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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.

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.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Florence’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Italy.

Toast to another amazing day in Italy!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Florence
  • Bologna
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Drive 106 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
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Day 3 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 Bologna, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

In Bologna, 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.

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.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Bologna 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 4

Day 4

  • Bologna
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Drive 1 km, 16 min

  • Palazzo Re Enzo
  • Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Bologna Cathedral
  • Church of the Holy Savior
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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.

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 Bologna.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Bologna
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Drive 17 km, 58 min

  • Two Towers
  • Piazza Santo Stefano
  • Porta Castiglione
  • arco del Meloncello
  • Ducati Museum
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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 Florence. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Florence that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Italy more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Bologna 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.

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

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Bologna
  • Venice
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Drive 156 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • Basilica di San Martino
  • La Piccola Venezia
  • Porta Galliera
  • Faizan-e-Madina Bologna
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Day 6 of your self-drive tour in Italy offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Venice for 4 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Italy.

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Venice 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, stop at some of Venice’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Italy.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Venice
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Drive 2 km, 32 min

  • Piazza San Marco
  • St Mark's Campanile
  • St Mark's Basilica
  • Doge's Palace
  • Bridge of Sighs
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Italy more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

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 Venice, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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

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 8

Day 8

  • Venice
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Giardini della Biennale
  • Venetian Arsenal
  • Teatro La Fenice
  • Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
  • Grand Canal
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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 Venice, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Italy!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Venice
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Drive 4 km, 58 min

  • Punta della Dogana - Pinault Collection
  • Santa Maria della Salute
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection
  • Gallerie dell'Accademia
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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, Venice has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

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

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Venice as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Italy!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Venice
  • Milan
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Drive 271 km, 3 hours 43 min

  • Rialto Bridge
  • Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art
  • Grassi Palace
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Day 10 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!

You'll be staying in Milan on this laid-back road trip through Italy. You'll stay here for 3 nights.

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.

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

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Milan as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Italy!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Milan
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Drive 1 km, 21 min

  • La Scala
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Duomo di Milano
  • Cathedral Square
  • Royal Palace of Milan
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Italy by joining a traveler-approved tour in Florence. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Florence 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.

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

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Italy.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Milan
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour

  • Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
  • Santa Maria delle Grazie Church
  • Castello Sforzesco
  • Sempione Park
  • Arch of Peace
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Italy more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Milan
  • Florence
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Drive 320 km, 4 hours 30 min

  • Pinacoteca di Brera
  • Garibaldi Gate
  • Piazza Gae Aulenti
  • Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
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On day 13 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Italy, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Italy as you make your way to Florence. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

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.

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

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 14

Day 14

  • Florence - Departure day
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  • piazzale Michelangelo
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip in Italy is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Discover boutiques with stylish fashion choices to upgrade your wardrobe. You can also explore high-end shops for luxury items.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-day relaxed road trip in Italy is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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