One-Week Italy Road Trip from Bolzano traveling west to Milan, Florence, and Verona

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.

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 Alumix Cafè Ristorante Pizzeria. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,074 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bolzano and South Tyrol 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 Waltherplatz. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,199 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bolzano is the stunning Bolzano Cathedral. This co-cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,544 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable 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.

When you're done with your sightseeing in South Tyrol, 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 Galleria Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,024 customers.

Locals also recommend Vento di Sardegna, another of the best restaurants in Milan. Vento di Sardegna is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,063 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Nero 9. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Friends Pub Milano to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Milan, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Camparino in Galleria. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Camparino in Galleria has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,473 customers.

G. B. Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 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 2 nights, 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 4,361 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 9,864 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 Royal Palace of Milan. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,538 visitors.

Duomo di Milano Museum is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Milan. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138,554 visitors. Up to 341,609 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

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 La Scala. Around 26,219 visitors have given this opera house an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Piazza Gae Aulenti. Piazza Gae Aulenti is a popular square, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,398 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 Bice Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of Milan. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 579 customers.

DeRos Restaurant 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 285 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Milan is Alto Ristorante. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 137 customers.

Locals recommend Armani/Bamboo Bar, 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Milan, Dessert Bar Milano. This bar has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars by 144 customers.

Carico is also one of the best bars in the city of Milan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 125 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Milan has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Milan by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Milan. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Milan, like the extraordinary Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci". This attraction is a technology museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,235 visitors. Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci" gets around 532,084 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Milan is the spectacular 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 then travel to the amazing Parco Sempione. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 72,914 visitors.

Sforzesco Castle Art Library is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This library is a popular destination among visitors in Milan. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,714 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Milan does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Milan on this day of your trip.

When you’ve finished your meal, Lab is one of the best bars in the city of Milan for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 280 customers.

The Bar Milano is another of the most popular bars in the city of Milan. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Milan!

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

One of the best places to visit today in Pisa is the amazing Pisa Cathedral. This attraction is a cathedral that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,361 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Piazza del Duomo, Pisa. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 104,550 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pisa is the outstanding Leaning Tower of Pisa. This popular bell tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,882 visitors.

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

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 Ristorante Oliviero 1962 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. Ristorante Oliviero 1962 is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is Il Vezzo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 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 Ditta Artigianale. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Alternatively, Archea Brewery is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 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 Florence. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Verona. You’ll stay in Verona for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Florence’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Florence, start your day with a visit to the amazing piazza della Signoria. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 76,359 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Central Market to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Central Market is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 43,100 visitors.

The lovely Ponte Vecchio is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 118,099 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 piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction is a square rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 77,744 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Florence has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Verona. Verona 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 Osteria il Ciottolo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,253 reviews.

The remarkable Greppia is another top restaurant in Verona we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ristorante Nastro Azzurro is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Verona, the fantastic Archivio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Re Teodorico. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,370 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Signorvino. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,737 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

You’ll stay in Bolzano for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Verona today is Verona Arena. This excellent attraction is an opera house that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123,818 visitors. Each year, Verona Arena attracts over 195,540 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Castelvecchio Bridge, an outstanding arch bridge, in the city of Verona. Around 12,156 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Italy, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Italy. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Verona Arena for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123,818 visitors. Approximately 195,540 people visit Province of Verona every year to see the fantastic Verona Arena.

This outstanding arch bridge has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,156 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano, Walther's. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Locals recommend Nussbaumer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano. Nussbaumer is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 942 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolzano is Ristorante Il Tinello. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bolzano, Temple Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 803 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Grifoncino. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 243 customers.

Bar Harley (Franco L'eschimese) is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Bolzano. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy with a toast!

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.

South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bolzano. This archaeological museum and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,935 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Waltherplatz square is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.5 out of 5-star rating from 9,199 reviews.

You can also stop at Bolzano Cathedral co-cathedral to capture the beauty and wonder of Bolzano one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,544 travelers.

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 Trattoria Filo d'Olio before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ristorante Bamboo-dal 2006 nel cuore di Bolzano for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bolzano. The Ristorante Bamboo-dal 2006 nel cuore di Bolzano restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 469 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!