One-Week Italy Road Trip from Bolzano to Trento, Milan, and Venice

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 8-day vacation in Italy!

Day 2 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 Bolzano and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Trento. You will stay in Trento for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bolzano is the amazing South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. This attraction is an archaeological museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,935 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bolzano 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 Trento, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Tipico, one of the best restaurants in the city of Trento. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Ca dei Gobj as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trento. Ristorante Ca dei Gobj is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,037 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trento is Pizzeria Ristorante le 3 cime del Bondone. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,053 customers.

After dinner, visit Forsterbräu Trento, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Trento. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,354 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Officina Gambrinus. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,576 customers.

Alternatively, Pizzeria Ristorante Rosa D'Oro is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Trento. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,559 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Trento. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Milan. You’ll stay in Milan for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Trento’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Trento, start your day with a visit to the amazing Buonconsiglio Castle Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,838 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Piazza del Duomo di Trento. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,705 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Trento Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Trento Cathedral is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,675 visitors.

The lovely MUSE is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,032 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trento has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Milan. Milan 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 L'immagine Bistrot Ristorante. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,020 reviews.

The remarkable Contraste is another top restaurant in Milan we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ribot Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,991 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Milan, the fantastic Mag Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,270 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Nottingham Forest. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,686 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Friends Pub Milano. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

On day 4 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.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Milan. This incredible attraction is a commercial gallery and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91,394 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Milan is the extraordinary La Scala. This opera house is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 26,219 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 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 Milan and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Venice. You will stay in Venice for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Milan is the amazing Pinacoteca di Brera. As such, over 417 people visit Pinacoteca di Brera yearly. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,077 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible technology museum, Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci". With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,235 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci" welcomes around 532,084 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Milan is the outstanding Arch of Peace. This popular monument and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,502 visitors. Approximately 417 travelers come to Milan every year to see the stunning Pinacoteca di Brera with their own eyes.

The spectacular Piazza Gae Aulenti is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,398 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Milan 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 Venice, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ristorante La Piazza, one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,892 customers.

Locals also recommend Farini as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. Farini is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,851 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Rio Novo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,401 customers.

After dinner, visit Adagio, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Il Mercante. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Alternatively, Trattoria Bar Pontini is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,176 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice 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 Carlton on the Grand Canal, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Venice. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 7,578 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Venice is the 5-star Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungaria. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 883 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Venice is the 3-star Al Mascaron Ridente. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,407 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 Venice, like the outstanding Rialto Bridge. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

Piazza San Marco is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Venice. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Venice is the extraordinary St Mark's Basilica. This cathedral is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 18,439 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Doge's Palace. Up to 318,104 people visit this attraction every year. Around 24,775 visitors have given this palace an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Bridge of Sighs. Bridge of Sighs is a popular footbridge, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,223 travelers.

Come to Venice 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 Venice.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Trattoria Al Gazzettino, after your day of exploring the city of Venice. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,378 customers.

Farini is another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,615 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Venice is Nevodi. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Locals recommend Cantina Do Spade, one of the best bars in the city of Venice, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,120 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Venice, Bistrot de Venise. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,931 customers.

Impronta is also one of the best bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Venice. 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 Venice’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Venice, start your day with a visit to the amazing Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,745 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Teatro La Fenice. This opera house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,677 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Peggy Guggenheim Collection to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Peggy Guggenheim Collection is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,128 visitors. Every year, around 92,922 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Santa Maria della Salute is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 8,681 visitors have left this votive church average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Venice 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 8 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!