8-Day Italy Road Trip from Pisa traveling west to Genoa, Turin, Milan, and Florence

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

Pisa has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Pisa, Ristorante alle Bandierine. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,163 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pisa is Restaurant -Pizzeria Il Mio Capriccio. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Locals recommend Il Peperoncino as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pisa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 961 customers.

Pisa also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pisa is Bar Mocambo. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 359 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pisa is Skyline American Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 510 customers.

Locals also enjoy La Cantina Di Tipì. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 217 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Italy!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Pisa. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Genoa. You’ll stay in Genoa for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Pisa’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Pisa, start your day with a visit to the amazing Piazza del Duomo, Pisa. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 104,550 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Campo santo. This cemetery and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 586 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Pisa Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Pisa Cathedral is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,361 visitors.

The lovely Leaning Tower of Pisa is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 116,882 visitors have left this bell tower average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 3,200,000 visits every year.

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 Knights' Square. This attraction is a square rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 9,051 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pisa has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Genoa. Genoa 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 di Vico Palla. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,057 reviews.

The remarkable Trattoria Ugo is another top restaurant in Genoa we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,814 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Trattoria dell'Acciughetta is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,398 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Genoa, the fantastic Scurreria Beer & Bagel. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,480 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Soho. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,307 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Rustichello Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 861 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 3 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 Turin. You will stay in Turin 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 piazza De Ferrari. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,312 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Piazza Corvetto. With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,380 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pisa is the outstanding Via Garibaldi. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,399 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 Turin, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Torre, one of the best restaurants in the city of Turin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,165 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Solferino as one of the best restaurants in the city of Turin. Ristorante Solferino is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,950 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Turin is Arcadia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,260 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Zucca, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Turin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Carpe Diem. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 824 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Italy, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Pisa. 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 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Pisa’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Pisa, start your day with a visit to the amazing Egyptian Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 48,123 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Parco del Valentino. This garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 42,752 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Mole Antonelliana to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Mole Antonelliana is a tower that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,724 visitors. Every year, around 237,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pisa 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 Galleria Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,024 reviews.

The remarkable Vento di Sardegna is another top restaurant in Milan we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,063 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Nero 9 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Milan, the fantastic The Friends Pub Milano. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Camparino in Galleria. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,473 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is G. B. Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure 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 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 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This attraction is a commercial gallery that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91,394 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible library, Sforzesco Castle Art Library. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,714 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pisa is the outstanding Parco Sempione. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 72,914 visitors.

The spectacular Duomo di Milano Museum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating art museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 138,554 visitors. In addition, approximately 341,609 travelers visit this popular site annually.

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!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Italy. Today, you'll wake up in Florence and embark on a scenic drive to Rome, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Florence 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 Florence. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 77,744 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Sistine Chapel. This attraction is a chapel that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 52,083 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible St. Peter's Basilica. This major basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 131,043 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 11,000,000 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Vatican Museums. This art museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133,310 visitors. Approximately 1,612,530 people visit this attraction every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cantina e Cucina. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,907 customers.

Locals also recommend Ai Tre Scalini, another of the best restaurants in Rome. Ai Tre Scalini is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at 433. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,341 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rome, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

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 Pisa. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Pisa. You’ll stay in Pisa for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Pisa’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Pisa, start your day with a visit to the amazing Roman Forum. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Colosseum. This roman amphitheatre and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 328,821 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Colosseum welcomes 7,400,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Trevi Fountain to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Trevi Fountain is a sculpture that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pisa has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Pisa. Pisa 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 Il Ristoro della Pe'. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 817 reviews.

The remarkable Ristorante La Buca is another top restaurant in Pisa we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ristorante INDIA is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 767 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pisa, the fantastic Caffetteria Carraia Del Nicchio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 217 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sud. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Cavalieri - Specialty Coffee. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 331 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 Pisa 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.

Palazzo Gambacorti is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pisa. This palace and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 309 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pisa at We Love Pasta - Pisa before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 627 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Pergoletta for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pisa. The La Pergoletta restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 956 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Ristorante Allabona Pisa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

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