9-Day Italy Road Trip from Venice traveling west to Milan and Florence

Your road trip adventure in Italy begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Venice. You’ll stay in Venice for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Venice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Rialto Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,666 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 Venice, Trattoria Al Gazzettino. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,378 customers.

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

Locals recommend Osteria Alla Staffa as one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

Venice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Venice is Adagio. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Venice is Il Mercante. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Irish Pub Venezia. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,420 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Italy!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Venice has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Venice 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 Venice. 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 Venice, like the extraordinary Piazza San Marco. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Venice is the spectacular St Mark's Campanile. This attraction is a bell tower and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,884 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing St Mark's Basilica. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,439 visitors.

Doge's Palace is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This palace is a popular destination among visitors in Venice. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 24,775 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 318,104 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Bridge of Sighs. Bridge of Sighs is a footbridge and popular attraction in Venice. More than 18,223 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Italy, be sure to eat at Al Covo, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Venice. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Venice is the popular Al Gobbo di Rialto. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Venice is Puppa Bar Venezia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Devils Forest Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Venice for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

Al Parlamento is another of the most popular bars in the city of Venice. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Venice is Bar Al Vecio Calice. Bar Al Vecio Calice has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 397 customers.

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

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 Venice and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Milan. You will stay in Milan for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Venice is the amazing Teatro La Fenice. This attraction is an opera house that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,677 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Peggy Guggenheim Collection. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,128 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Peggy Guggenheim Collection welcomes around 92,922 yearly visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Galleria Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Milan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,024 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Milan is Nero 9. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

After dinner, visit The Friends Pub Milano, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Milan. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,473 customers.

Alternatively, G. B. Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Milan. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 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 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.

Cathedral Square is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Milan. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,539 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 La Scala. Around 26,219 visitors have given this opera house an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 5 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 MUDEC - Museum of Cultures. This attraction is an ethnographic museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,355 visitors. MUDEC - Museum of Cultures gets around 626,650 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Milan, which gets around 532,084 annual visits, is the spectacular Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci". This attraction is a technology museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,235 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Sforzesco Castle Art Library. This library has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,714 visitors.

Parco Sempione is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Milan. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 72,914 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Arch of Peace. Arch of Peace is a monument and popular attraction in Milan. More than 27,502 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 6 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 Piazza Gae Aulenti. This excellent attraction is a square that has been 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 Parma Cathedral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Parma. This popular attraction is a cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,525 visitors.

This outstanding palace has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,085 travelers.

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 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 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 Ditta Artigianale. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,877 customers.

Archea Brewery is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

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

On day 7 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 3,288 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 1,297 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 piazzale Michelangelo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 77,744 visitors.

Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,544 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Florence is the extraordinary piazza della Signoria. This square is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 66,956 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Uffizi Gallery. Up to 2,011,219 people visit this attraction every year. Around 61,794 visitors have given this national museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Ponte Vecchio. Ponte Vecchio is a popular deck arch bridge, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 travelers.

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 Ristorante Le Volte Firenze, after your day of exploring the city of Florence. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

Le Cappelle Medicee is another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Florence is La Giostra. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,432 customers.

Locals recommend Locale Firenze, 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 771 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Florence, Djària - American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 182 customers.

Caffe San Firenze is also one of the best bars in the city of Florence. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 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 Venice. You’ll stay in Venice 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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Galleria dell'Accademia. This national museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 34,429 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Galleria dell'Accademia welcomes 1,719,645 visitors annually.

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 Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Firenze (FI) is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 23,075 visitors have left this archives average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Venice. Venice 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 TiME Social Bar. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 449 reviews.

The remarkable Local is another top restaurant in Venice we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 415 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous L'Osteria Le Guglie is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 478 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Venice, the fantastic Puppa Bar Venezia. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Corner Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,546 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bar All'Arco. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 802 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 9 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Venice 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.

Venetian Arsenal is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Venice. This naval arsenal and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,749 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Venice at Osteria Ca' del Vento before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 283 customers.

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