Cheap 5-Day Italy Road Trip Vacation from Genoa traveling north to Milan

Your exciting road trip through Italy starts when you reach the incredible city of Genoa, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Genoa and begin your adventure in Italy.

Genoa is a popular cheap holiday destination in Italy with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Genoa and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Piazza della Vittoria will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,138 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Genoa. An excellent example is the popular Osteria di Vico Palla. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,057 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Trattoria Ugo. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,814 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Trattoria dell'Acciughetta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,398 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Scurreria Beer & Bagel is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,480 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Genoa we recommend is Soho, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,307 customers.

Rustichello Restaurant is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 861 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Genoa, proving that cheap holidays in Italy can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Royal Palace Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,800 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Galata Museo del Mare (complex). This popular place of interest is a stunning building complex that boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,322 visitors.

Your discovery of Genoa does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Genoa on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Italy.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Italy, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Soho, one of the best restaurants in Genoa. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,307 reviews.

You can also check out Zimino. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 733 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Rustichello Restaurant. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 861 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Genoa.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Genoa for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Les Rouges Cucina & Cocktails and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 928 customers.

Bar degli Asinelli is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 605 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 657 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Genoa.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Genoa!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Genoa and end your day in the city of Milan, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Genoa is the amazing piazza De Ferrari. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,312 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Doge's Palace. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,612 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Genoa is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Genoa is the outstanding Genoa Cathedral. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,971 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular porto antico. This attraction, an amazing port, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,414 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Via Garibaldi. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,399 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Italy. To have the best affordable travel experience in Italy, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Italy unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Italy.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Milan. Milan is another cheap travel destination in Italy where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Italy can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Milan that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Milan is Galleria Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,024 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Milan, Vento di Sardegna is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,063 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Nero 9. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Milan enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Milan’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit The Friends Pub Milano. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Camparino in Galleria. This popular bar in Milan has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,473 bar-goers.

You can also go to G. B. Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular G. B. Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 820 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Genoa and end your day in the city of Genoa, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Genoa is the amazing Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This travel destination is a commercial gallery that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91,394 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Sforzesco Castle Art Library. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,714 travelers, a visit to this well-known library and sightseeing spot in Genoa is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Genoa is the outstanding Parco Sempione. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 72,914 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Piazza Gae Aulenti. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,398 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Duomo di Milano Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138,554 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 341,609 travelers visit this attraction to cross it off their bucket lists.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Italy. To have the best affordable travel experience in Italy, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Italy unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Italy.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Genoa. Genoa is another cheap travel destination in Italy where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Italy can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Genoa that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Genoa is Les Rouges Cucina & Cocktails. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 928 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Genoa, Zeffirino is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 705 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is RISTORANTE San Giorgio. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Genoa enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 608 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Genoa’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Bar La Pausa. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is La Lepre. This popular bar in Genoa has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 596 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Honey Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Honey Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 236 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Genoa.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Italy.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Genoa is the remarkable Piazza Corvetto. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 3,380 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Genoa, consider a top-rated restaurant like Irish Pub. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 657 customers.

La Buca di San Matteo is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 621 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Alla Lunga Ristorante. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 361 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Genoa.

You’ll then say farewell to Genoa and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Italy!