We offer Budget, Standard and Luxury level roadtrips so you can always find something that suits your budget. For this roadtrip, here are the hotels you might typically stay at and hire car class for each roadtrip level:
Authentic Italian cuisine
Ancient and Renaissance landmarks
Charming Italian Cafés
duration
7 days
1 HRS Average
driving per day
Fly into the fashion mecca of Milan to marvel at da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”, then head north to the artist and writer’s retreat of Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Go island hopping to experience the 17th-century palazzo of the Borromean Islands before hugging the Swiss border to vibrant Varenna.
Soak up the authentic atmosphere along the shores of Lake Como then continue on to captivating Sirmione which overlooks Lake Garda. Take a dip beneath the Roman villa of Grotte di Catullo before gondoliering down the canals of Venice.
Our highlights
- La Vigna di Leonardo's gardens in Milan
- Lake Maggiore's Borromean Islands
- The colourful Venetian Island of Burano
Average driving time 1 hour per day
Soak up the authentic atmosphere along the shores of Lake Como then continue on to captivating Sirmione which overlooks Lake Garda. Take a dip beneath the Roman villa of Grotte di Catullo before gondoliering down the canals of Venice.
Our highlights
- La Vigna di Leonardo's gardens in Milan
- Lake Maggiore's Borromean Islands
- The colourful Venetian Island of Burano
Average driving time 1 hour per day
TRIP highlights
Burano, Venice
Lago Maggiore
Lago Como
La Vigna de Leonardo
Standard Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Milan
Night 1:
Milan
A global hub for fashion and finance, Milan is a pulsing metropolis that’s packed with designer boutiques and Michelin-star restaurants. Stand beneath the spectacular Gothic Duomo cathedral and witness Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural of “The Last Supper” within the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent. Get some retail therapy within the exclusive arcades of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and see AC Milan in action at the famous Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.
Night 2:
Lake Maggiore, Stresa
Referred to affectionately as “Cinderella”, Lake Orta and its larger neighbour, Lake Maggiore, embody the natural beauty and romance of the Italian Lakes. Serene medieval villages and upmarket beach resorts line the shores while scenic walking trails radiate through the surrounding olive groves and wooded hills. Spend your days visiting Baroque palaces and magnificent gardens, then indulge in the superb gastronomy of the Piedmont region.
Referred to affectionately as “Cinderella”, Lake Orta and its larger neighbour, Lake Maggiore, embody the natural beauty and romance of the Italian Lakes. Serene medieval villages and upmarket beach resorts line the shores while scenic walking trails radiate through the surrounding olive groves and wooded hills. Spend your days visiting Baroque palaces and magnificent gardens, then indulge in the superb gastronomy of the Piedmont region.
Night 2:
Lake Como
Backed by wooded hills and the snow-capped Rhaetian Alps, Lake Como is a sparkling body of water that’s dotted with charming villages and luxurious villas in Italy’s Lombardy region. Marvel at the Romanesque fortifications in Como’s medieval centre and ride the funicular that leads to the mountain town of Brunate, then be inspired by the majesty of Villa Olmo’s Neoclassical architecture and elegant gardens.
Backed by wooded hills and the snow-capped Rhaetian Alps, Lake Como is a sparkling body of water that’s dotted with charming villages and luxurious villas in Italy’s Lombardy region. Marvel at the Romanesque fortifications in Como’s medieval centre and ride the funicular that leads to the mountain town of Brunate, then be inspired by the majesty of Villa Olmo’s Neoclassical architecture and elegant gardens.
Nights 2 - 2:
Lake Garda
Sprawling on the edge of the Po Valley, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake, with crystal clear waters that make it a water sports hub. At the southern end lies the town of Sirmione and its 12th-century Castello Scaligera while a string of beaches fringe the surrounding waters. Get a dose of history at the Roman ruins of Grotte di Catullo or discover the storied life of poet d’Annunzio at his former estate.
Sprawling on the edge of the Po Valley, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake, with crystal clear waters that make it a water sports hub. At the southern end lies the town of Sirmione and its 12th-century Castello Scaligera while a string of beaches fringe the surrounding waters. Get a dose of history at the Roman ruins of Grotte di Catullo or discover the storied life of poet d’Annunzio at his former estate.
Night 3:
Venice
Set across more than 100 islands in the Adriatic Sea, Venice is famed for its art, romance and lazy days punting along the canals by gondola. Climb to the top of the Campanile bell tower to look out across its red-roofed lagoon and admire the lavish Renaissance and Gothic palaces that line the Grand Canal, then get lost in Venice’s little-visited sestieri to discover its fresh produce markets and local cafes.
Day 2 : Leave Venice
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What's included?
Budget
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Hotel Sant'Antonin
Your car
Mini or larger
Standard
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Starhotels E.c.ho.
Your car
Midsize or larger
Premium
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Hotel Londra Palace
Your car
Standard or larger
Standard Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Milan
Night 1:
Milan
A global hub for fashion and finance, Milan is a pulsing metropolis that’s packed with designer boutiques and Michelin-star restaurants. Stand beneath the spectacular Gothic Duomo cathedral and witness Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural of “The Last Supper” within the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent. Get some retail therapy within the exclusive arcades of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and see AC Milan in action at the famous Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.
Night 2:
Lake Maggiore, Stresa
Referred to affectionately as “Cinderella”, Lake Orta and its larger neighbour, Lake Maggiore, embody the natural beauty and romance of the Italian Lakes. Serene medieval villages and upmarket beach resorts line the shores while scenic walking trails radiate through the surrounding olive groves and wooded hills. Spend your days visiting Baroque palaces and magnificent gardens, then indulge in the superb gastronomy of the Piedmont region.
Referred to affectionately as “Cinderella”, Lake Orta and its larger neighbour, Lake Maggiore, embody the natural beauty and romance of the Italian Lakes. Serene medieval villages and upmarket beach resorts line the shores while scenic walking trails radiate through the surrounding olive groves and wooded hills. Spend your days visiting Baroque palaces and magnificent gardens, then indulge in the superb gastronomy of the Piedmont region.
Night 3:
Lake Como
Backed by wooded hills and the snow-capped Rhaetian Alps, Lake Como is a sparkling body of water that’s dotted with charming villages and luxurious villas in Italy’s Lombardy region. Marvel at the Romanesque fortifications in Como’s medieval centre and ride the funicular that leads to the mountain town of Brunate, then be inspired by the majesty of Villa Olmo’s Neoclassical architecture and elegant gardens.
Backed by wooded hills and the snow-capped Rhaetian Alps, Lake Como is a sparkling body of water that’s dotted with charming villages and luxurious villas in Italy’s Lombardy region. Marvel at the Romanesque fortifications in Como’s medieval centre and ride the funicular that leads to the mountain town of Brunate, then be inspired by the majesty of Villa Olmo’s Neoclassical architecture and elegant gardens.
Nights 4 - 5:
Lake Garda
Sprawling on the edge of the Po Valley, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake, with crystal clear waters that make it a water sports hub. At the southern end lies the town of Sirmione and its 12th-century Castello Scaligera while a string of beaches fringe the surrounding waters. Get a dose of history at the Roman ruins of Grotte di Catullo or discover the storied life of poet d’Annunzio at his former estate.
Sprawling on the edge of the Po Valley, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake, with crystal clear waters that make it a water sports hub. At the southern end lies the town of Sirmione and its 12th-century Castello Scaligera while a string of beaches fringe the surrounding waters. Get a dose of history at the Roman ruins of Grotte di Catullo or discover the storied life of poet d’Annunzio at his former estate.
Night 6:
Venice
Set across more than 100 islands in the Adriatic Sea, Venice is famed for its art, romance and lazy days punting along the canals by gondola. Climb to the top of the Campanile bell tower to look out across its red-roofed lagoon and admire the lavish Renaissance and Gothic palaces that line the Grand Canal, then get lost in Venice’s little-visited sestieri to discover its fresh produce markets and local cafes.
Day 7 : Leave Venice
