7-Day Italy Road Trip from Bolzano traveling west to Milan, Florence, and Gargnano

Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bolzano. You’ll stay in Bolzano for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bolzano has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Waltherplatz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,199 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano, Wirtshaus Vögele. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,218 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano is Franziskanerstuben. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,584 customers.

Locals recommend Ristorante Pizzeria Casa al Torchio as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,493 customers.

Bolzano also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bolzano is Castel Flavon. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bolzano is Batzen Häusl. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,506 customers.

Locals also enjoy Ristorante Pizzeria Birreria Paulaner Stuben. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,091 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Italy!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Bolzano and embark on a scenic drive to Milan, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bolzano and Stange before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Bolzano. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. This attraction is an archaeological museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,935 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Museion. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,153 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Bolzano and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Stange has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cascate di Stanghe. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,248 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Stange, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Milan. When you arrive in Milan you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like L'immagine Bistrot Ristorante. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,020 customers.

Locals also recommend Contraste, another of the best restaurants in Milan. Contraste is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ribot Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,991 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Mag Cafe to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Milan, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,270 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nottingham Forest. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Nottingham Forest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,686 customers.

The Friends Pub Milano is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Italy, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 3 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Milan. You’ll stay in Milan for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Marconi, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Milan. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,498 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Milan is the 5-star Meliá Milano. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,336 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Milan is the 3-star Canova. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 10,179 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Milan, like the outstanding Duomo di Milano Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138,554 visitors and gathers around 341,609 every year.

La Scala is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Milan. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,219 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Milan is the extraordinary Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This commercial gallery is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 91,394 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Sforzesco Castle Art Library. Around 68,714 visitors have given this library an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Parco Sempione. Parco Sempione is a popular park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 72,914 travelers.

Come to Milan prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Milan.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Milan.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Galleria Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of Milan. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,024 customers.

Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano is another of the best restaurants in the city of Milan. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,550 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Milan is Vento di Sardegna. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,063 customers.

Locals recommend Kilburn Cocktail Bar Milano, one of the best bars in the city of Milan, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 954 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Milan, Rufus Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 643 customers.

Ostello Bello Grande is also one of the best bars in the city of Milan. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,635 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Italy.

Day 4 of your road trip through Italy is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Milan and the city of Pisa. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Milan is the amazing Arch of Peace. This attraction is a monument and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,502 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Piazza Gae Aulenti. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,398 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Milan is another excellent way to spend your new day in Italy. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Italy’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Italy’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Italy’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Piazza del Duomo, Pisa in the city of Pisa for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 104,550 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Pisa is the outstanding Leaning Tower of Pisa. This top sight is a spectacular bell tower that has over 3,200,000 yearly visitors. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,882 visitors, this bell tower deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Florence.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante Paoli, one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 6,031 customers.

Locals also recommend Osteria Vecchio Cancello as one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. Osteria Vecchio Cancello is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is Ristorante Oliviero 1962. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit Manifattura, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Caffe Concerto Paszkowski. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Alternatively, Ristorante Buca Mario is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!

Day 5 of your road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Florence and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Gargnano. You will stay in Gargnano for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Florence is the amazing piazza della Signoria. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Florence is the outstanding Uffizi Gallery. This popular national museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,794 visitors.

The spectacular piazzale Michelangelo is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 77,744 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Central Market. This attraction is a popular top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 43,100 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Florence by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Italy. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Gargnano, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Osteria il Ciottolo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Gargnano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,253 customers.

Locals also recommend Greppia as one of the best restaurants in the city of Gargnano. Greppia is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Gargnano is Ristorante Nastro Azzurro. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

After dinner, visit Archivio, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Gargnano. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Antica Bottega del Vino. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,699 customers.

Alternatively, Re Teodorico is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Gargnano. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,370 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Gargnano. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bolzano. You’ll stay in Bolzano for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Gargnano’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Gargnano, start your day with a visit to the amazing Verona Arena. This much-appreciated opera house and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123,818 visitors. Each year, around 195,540 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Castelvecchio Museum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,854 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Castelvecchio Museum welcomes 35,031 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Castelvecchio Bridge to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Castelvecchio Bridge is an arch bridge that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,156 visitors.

The lovely Ponte Pietra is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 12,284 visitors have left this deck arch bridge average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular piazza delle Erbe. This attraction is a square rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 11,777 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Gargnano has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bolzano. Bolzano offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Walther's. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,125 reviews.

The remarkable Alumix Cafè Ristorante Pizzeria is another top restaurant in Bolzano we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,074 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Nussbaumer is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 942 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bolzano, the fantastic Temple Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 803 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Grifoncino. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 243 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Hopfen & Co. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,638 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 7 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bolzano before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Kohlerer Bahn is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bolzano. This aerial tramway and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 767 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bolzano and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Italy.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bolzano at Ristorante Il Tinello before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Stadt Hotel Città for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bolzano. The Stadt Hotel Città restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bolzano. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Italy!