Affordable 7-Day Relaxed Italy Road Trip Vacation from Turin to Milan

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Italy begins when you reach Turin, where you’ll stay for a total of 3 nights.

Turin is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Parco del Valentino. Around 42,752 visitors have rated this fascinating garden and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Turin offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is The Loft. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 146 customers.

L'Acino serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Turin has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 822 reviews.

Ristorante Monferrato is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 770 customers, Ristorante Monferrato is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Turin looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at OINOS Vini - Wine Bar - Caffetteria, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 146 reviews.

Carpe Diem offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Turin. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 824 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Piper Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,149 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Italy! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Italy!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, you'll explore the best attractions in Turin at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Turin, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Basilica of Superga. This incredible catholic church building has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,182 travelers, and is visited by 100,000 people every year.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Italy by seeing another popular site in Turin, the wonderful Mole Antonelliana. This tower is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,182 travelers and gets around 100,000 annual visits.

You can then move on to the incredible Egyptian Museum. This museum has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 48,123 visitors.

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After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Turin. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Arcadia. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,260 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at La Taverna Dei Mercanti, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. La Taverna Dei Mercanti is rated 4.7 stars out of 5 by 1,251 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Trivè Time. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 745 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Turin and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Tclub Street Bar. This vibrant bar is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 603 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Birrificio Torino. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,558 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is QC Termetorino. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. QC Termetorino has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,629 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 3 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Italy gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Genoa. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Milan, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Genoa Cathedral is waiting for you. This cathedral has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,971 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is piazza De Ferrari. This unique square is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,312 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Genoa has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Italy. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Milan. In Milan, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Italy.

With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 823 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Contraste.

Locals also recommend Radisson Blu Hotel Milan as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Radisson Blu Hotel Milan as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,871 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Bice Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 579 customers.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,686 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Armani/Bamboo Bar. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 272 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Mag Cafe. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Mag Cafe is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,270 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Italy!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, you'll explore the best attractions in Milan at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Milan, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous La Scala. This incredible opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 26,219 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Italy by seeing another popular site in Milan, the wonderful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This commercial gallery is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,219 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Cathedral Square. This best-rated sightseeing destination has received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,539 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Duomo di Milano Museum. This art museum is sought after by many travelers from around the world, or more than 341,609 people annually. The popular attraction has received 4.8 out of 5 stars from 138,554 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Royal Palace of Milan. This amazing site is a wonderful art museum with more than 17,538 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 4 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Italy. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Milan itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Italy extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Milan. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Nero 9. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Ristorante la Brisa, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Ristorante la Brisa is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by 578 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended UNAHOTELS Cusani Milano. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,217 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Milan and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Kilburn Cocktail Bar Milano. This vibrant bar is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 954 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Bar Frida. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,527 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is The Friends Pub Milano. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. The Friends Pub Milano has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, you'll explore the best attractions in Milan at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Milan, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci". This incredible technology museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 22,235 travelers, and is visited by 532,084 people every year.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Italy by seeing another popular site in Milan, the wonderful Santa Maria delle Grazie Church. This convent is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,235 travelers and gets around 532,084 annual visits.

You can then move on to the incredible Sforzesco Castle Art Library. This library has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,714 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Parco Sempione. This park is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from 72,914 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Arch of Peace. This amazing site is a wonderful monument with more than 27,502 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Italy. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Milan itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Italy extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Milan. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Vento di Sardegna. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,063 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano is rated 4.7 stars out of 5 by 1,550 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Galleria Restaurant. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,024 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Milan and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular BhangraBar. This vibrant bar is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 4,036 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Rufus Cocktail Bar. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 643 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Ostello Bello Grande. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Ostello Bello Grande has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,635 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Italy, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 6 of your laid-back and relaxed road trip adventure, you’ll have the chance to visit two remarkable areas in Italy. Since this self-drive tour offers freedom and flexibility, you can decide how much time you want to spend in each place to enjoy the memorable travel destinations in Italy.

Your first destination is the beautiful city of Milan. As the day progresses, you’ll continue your in-depth tour of the country in the city of Monza. You’ll spend 1 night in Turin.

Take the opportunity to relax while admiring what the city has to offer. While on a relaxed road trip, one of the best places to explore in the city is the remarkable Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio. This church and popular sightseeing spot has an average rating of 4.7 over 5 stars from 12,883 visitors.

Another top sight worth checking out is the amazing Piazza Gae Aulenti. This square and go-to attraction has an average rating of 4.6 over 5 stars from 30,398 travelers.

While exploring the city of Milan, we highly recommend you join one of its top-rated tours. Joining a tour will allow you to better understand the local culture in Italy, meet new people, and create memorable experiences, while you comfortably enjoy.

After a fun experience in Milan, buckle up and enjoy a relaxing drive to your next stop, the incredible city of Monza. This is your opportunity to create more unforgettable memories in Italy and discover the wonderful Monza.

While in Monza, take a break at one of its best attractions, the great Monza Circuit. This motorsport racing track and popular site has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 14,877 reviews.

Another top location in the city is the fascinating Monza Park. Most travelers find that this park and travel destination lives up to its rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,629 reviews.

This travel spotis a go-to place in Monza.

As this day of your laid-back exploration of the best attractions in Italy comes to a close, continue your relaxed road trip adventure in Turin. Drive leisurely, enjoy the views, and listen to some good music. In Turin, you’ll choose from the best hotels and places to stay in the city and restore your energy.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, take it easy and have a wonderful dinner at one of the best restaurants in Turin. Check out Ristrot Guviol, a top choice in Italy due to its excellent meals and service.

Another Turin restaurant to try is a local favorite, Talent Cafe' Lounge Bar.

If you’re looking for another must-visit option, Tre Galline is a perfect choice. This popular restaurant in Turin has a score of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,256 people.

After dinner, many travelers enjoy hanging out and unwinding at some of the top bars in Turin. The popular Dash Kitchen has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 311 customers and is the perfect place to fully appreciate your unhurried and relaxed road trip vacation in Italy.

Celebrate another day of your relaxing road trip through Italy with a toast at a top-rated bar in Turin!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip in Italy is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Turin.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Turin once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Italy on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Piazza Castello is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Turin. This top sight is a popular square, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,196 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 7 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Turin or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at Bar Zucca. Dining at Bar Zucca is one of the best food experiences you can have in Turin. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

Another top recommendation in Turin is Bicyclette. If you go to Bicyclette, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 845 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like Ristò. If you haven’t yet, a trip to Ristò is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Turin and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 7-day relaxed road trip in Italy is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.