Relaxed 14-Day Italy Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Naples to Sorrento, Rome, and Florence

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Set out on this 14-day relaxed road trip in Italy, where Naples, Pompei, Alberi, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Ottaviano, Ercolano, Massa Lubrense, Rome, Orvieto, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, and Montepulciano offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Italy, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Naples, 3 nights in Sorrento, 3 nights in Rome, and 4 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 Naples, 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 Trevi Fountain and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Colosseum.

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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Day1

Day 1

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

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

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

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

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Day2

Day 2

  • Naples
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Drive 9 km, 49 min

  • Castel Nuovo
  • Naples National Archaeological Museum
  • Napoli Sotterranea Percorso Ufficiale
  • Spaccanapoli
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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.

Shop 'til you drop at Naples's premier shopping hotspot, Vomero! Elevate your style by browsing through trendy boutiques and shops, filled with unique finds. Keep an eye out for artisan crafts, perfect as cherished mementos. Vomero also offers more, including cafes, attractions, key services, and exciting local experiences to round out your visit.

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 Naples.

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

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

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Day3

Day 3

  • Naples
  • Sorrento
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Drive 52 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • Archaeological Park of Pompeii
  • Belvedere Sorrento
  • Museo Correale di Terranova
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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 Sorrento for 3 nights.

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

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 Sorrento.

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

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

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Day4

Day 4

  • Sorrento
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Drive 75 km, 3 hours 15 min

  • Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande
  • Amalfi Coast
  • Villa Cimbrone Gardens
  • Villa Rufolo
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip in Italy, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Sorrento and visit amazing attractions in Positano, Amalfi, Castiglione, and Ravello, just outside the town. You still have 2 nights left in Sorrento, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

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 town for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

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

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

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Day5

Day 5

  • Sorrento
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Drive 122 km, 3 hours 13 min

  • Mount Vesuvius
  • Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
  • Monastero di San Paolo
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Your relaxed road trip in Italy continues on day 5 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Italy better by exploring the top attractions of Sorrento and beyond. With 1 night left in Sorrento, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the town.

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

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

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.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Italy. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Italy tomorrow with new energy.

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Day6

Day 6

  • Sorrento
  • Rome
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Drive 267 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
  • Capitoline Hill
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Day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Italy offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Rome, where you’ll stay for 3 nights.

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

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 Rome, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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

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

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Day7

Day 7

  • Rome
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Drive 6 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Piazza Navona
  • Campo de' Fiori
  • largo di Torre Argentina
  • Pantheon
  • Trevi Fountain
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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, Rome has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

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.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Rome 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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Day8

Day 8

  • Rome
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Drive 16 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St Peter's Basilica
  • Piazza di Spagna
  • Spanish Steps
  • Trastevere
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On day 8 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, you’ll explore the area around Rome, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Rome will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Italy.

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

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 Rome, 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 Rome. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

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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Day9

Day 9

  • Rome
  • Florence
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Drive 290 km, 3 hours 55 min

  • Orvieto Cathedral
  • piazzale Michelangelo
  • Tower of San Niccolò
  • Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
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Day 9 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.

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

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Day10

Day 10

  • Florence
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Drive 2 km, 30 min

  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Bargello National Museum
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • piazza della Signoria
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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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 Naples. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Naples 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.

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.

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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Day11

Day 11

  • Florence
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Drive 180 km, 3 hours 7 min

  • Tower of Mangia
  • piazza del Campo
  • Siena Cathedral
  • Porta San Giovanni
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On day 11 of your relaxed road trip in Italy, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Florence and visit amazing attractions in Siena and San Gimignano, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Florence, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

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.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated 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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Day12

Day 12

  • Florence
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Drive 56 km, 1 hour 55 min

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
  • Medici Chapels
  • Basilica of San Lorenzo
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • David
  • Villa Calcinaia - Conti Capponi
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Your relaxed road trip in Italy continues on day 12 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Italy better by exploring the top attractions of Florence and beyond. With 1 night left in Florence, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

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.

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.

Toast to another amazing day in Italy!

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Day13

Day 13

  • Florence
  • Naples
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Drive 487 km, 5 hours 45 min

  • Porta al Prato
  • Az. Agr. Crociani Susanna Crociani
  • Fortezza Medicea
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Day 13 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 Naples, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

In Naples, 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.

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.

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

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Day14

Day 14

  • Naples - Departure day
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  • Via Toledo
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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.

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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