One-Week Italy Road Trip from Gargnano to Milan, Florence, and Venice and surrounding area

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

Gargnano has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Verona Arena. This attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123,818 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 Gargnano, Osteria il Ciottolo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,253 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Gargnano is Greppia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers.

Locals recommend Ristorante Nastro Azzurro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Gargnano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Gargnano also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Gargnano is Archivio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Gargnano is Antica Bottega del Vino. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,699 customers.

Locals also enjoy Re Teodorico. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,370 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 Gargnano. 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 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 Castelvecchio Bridge. This much-appreciated arch bridge and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,156 visitors.

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 piazza delle Erbe to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular piazza delle Erbe is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,777 visitors.

The lovely Verona Cathedral is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,866 visitors have left this cathedral average ratings of 4.6 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 Ponte Pietra. This attraction is a deck arch bridge rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 12,284 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 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 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 Porta Garibaldi. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,436 visitors.

Pinacoteca di Brera 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,077 visitors. Up to 417 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

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 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Around 91,394 visitors have given this commercial gallery an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Duomo di Milano Museum. Duomo di Milano Museum is a popular art museum, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138,554 travelers. Around 341,609 people visit this art museum each year.

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 will take you to the city of Milan and the city of Parma. You’ll stay in Florence for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Milan today is Parco Sempione. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 72,914 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Sforzesco Castle Art Library, an outstanding library, in the city of Milan. Around 68,714 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Milan is Arch of Peace. This amazing attraction is a monument and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,502 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Piazza Gae Aulenti. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,398 visitors.

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 Fontana Di Barriera Repubblica for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Parma. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 148 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Florence, Manifattura. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

Ristorante Buca Mario is a popular bar 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.

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

On day 5 of your road trip across Italy, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Florence. You’ll stay in Florence 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 Nil Hotel, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Florence. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,355 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Florence is the 5-star Ville sull'Arno. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,339 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Florence is the 3-star Argentina. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,994 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 Florence, like the outstanding Galleria dell'Accademia. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,429 visitors and gathers around 1,719,645 every year.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Florence. This incredible attraction is a church and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Florence is the extraordinary Central Market. This best-rated sightseeing destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 43,100 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Firenze (FI). Around 23,075 visitors have given this archives an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to Florence 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 Florence.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Il Vezzo, after your day of exploring the city of Florence. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 862 customers.

Le Vespe Cafè is another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is Ristorante Le Volte Firenze. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

Locals recommend Villa Cora, one of the best bars in the city of Florence, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Florence, Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 951 customers.

Archea Brewery is also one of the best bars in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

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

Day 6 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 Venice. You will stay in Venice 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 deck arch bridge, Ponte Vecchio. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 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 The Boboli Gardens. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 25,341 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 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!

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 Gargnano. You’ll stay in Gargnano 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 Rialto Bridge. This much-appreciated stone bridge and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Piazza San Marco. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 152,982 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular St Mark's Basilica to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular St Mark's Basilica is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,439 visitors.

The lovely Doge's Palace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 24,775 visitors have left this palace average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 318,104 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 Bridge of Sighs. This attraction is a footbridge rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 18,223 reviews.

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 Gargnano. Gargnano 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 La Griglia. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,901 reviews.

The remarkable Il Punto Rosa is another top restaurant in Gargnano we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ristorante Maffei is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Gargnano, the fantastic Osteria da Ugo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,724 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Signorvino. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,737 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Caffè Al Teatro. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,526 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 Gargnano 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.

Porta Borsari is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Gargnano. This city gate and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,387 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Gargnano at Locanda 4 Cuochi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,113 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Torcolo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Gargnano. The Torcolo restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,193 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La Vecia Mescola. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,087 customers.

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