5-Day Italy road trip from Milan to Venice and Florence

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

Milan has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Piazza Gae Aulenti. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,398 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 Milan, L'immagine Bistrot Ristorante. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,020 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Milan is Contraste. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

Locals recommend Ribot Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Milan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,991 customers.

Milan also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Milan is Mag Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,270 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Milan is Nottingham Forest. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,686 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Friends Pub Milano. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Italy!

Day 2 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 Milan 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 Milan is the amazing Duomo di Milano Museum. As such, over 341,609 people visit Duomo di Milano Museum yearly. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138,554 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible commercial gallery, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91,394 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Milan is the outstanding La Scala. This popular opera house and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,219 visitors. Approximately 341,609 travelers come to Milan every year to see the stunning Duomo di Milano Museum with their own eyes.

The spectacular Sforzesco Castle Art Library is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating library and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 68,714 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Parco Sempione. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 72,914 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Milan 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 3 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 Florence. You’ll stay in Florence 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 Teatro La Fenice. This opera house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,677 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Piazza San Marco to make the most of your road trip across Italy. The spectacular Piazza San Marco is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 152,982 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 Florence. Florence 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 Ristorante Paoli. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 6,031 reviews.

The remarkable Osteria Vecchio Cancello is another top restaurant in Florence we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ristorante Oliviero 1962 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Florence, the fantastic Manifattura. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Caffe Concerto Paszkowski. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Ristorante Buca Mario. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Italy!

Day 4 of your road trip through Italy is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Florence and the city of Bologna. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Florence is the amazing piazza della Signoria. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Ponte Vecchio. This deck arch bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,099 visitors.

Uffizi Gallery is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Florence. This well-known attraction, a spectacular national museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 61,794 reviews. Approximately 2,011,219 travelers visit this popular place of interest annually.

Joining a top-rated tour in Florence is another excellent way to spend your new day in Italy. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Italy’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Italy’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Italy’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Piazza Maggiore in the city of Bologna for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.

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

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 Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano as one of the best restaurants in the city of Milan. Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano 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. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,063 customers.

After dinner, visit Kilburn Cocktail Bar Milano, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Milan. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 954 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rufus Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 643 customers.

Alternatively, Ostello Bello Grande 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 3,635 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Italy!

Day 5 of your road trip in Italy is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Milan 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.

Arch of Peace is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Milan. This monument and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,502 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Milan at Primè before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,184 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend da Vic for your last chance at a meal in the city of Milan. The da Vic restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 557 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Nero 9. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

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