8 day itinerary
Italy
Itinerary
Here's a suggested itinerary for 8 days in Italy that includes driving, train travel, and plenty of opportunities to experience nature, the ocean, mountains, and lakes.
Day 1: Arrival in
- Pick up your rental car in and drive to your hotel in the city center
- Spend the day exploring 's historic center, including the , , and
- In the evening, enjoy a traditional Italian dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2:
- Drive to , one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy
- Take a boat tour of the lake to see the stunning villas and gardens that line the shore
- Stop in the charming town of for lunch and some shopping
- Drive back to in the evening
Day 3:
- Take a train from to the , a series of five picturesque villages on the
- Spend the day hiking between the villages, taking in the stunning views of the ocean and the rugged coastline
- Enjoy a seafood dinner in one of the local restaurants before taking the train back to
Day 4:
- Drive to , the largest lake in Italy
- Spend the day exploring the lake's charming towns and villages, such as and
- Take a boat tour of the lake to see the stunning scenery and enjoy a picnic lunch on board
- Drive back to in the evening
Day 5:
- Drive from to the , a stunning mountain range in northern Italy
- Spend the day hiking in the mountains, taking in the breathtaking views of the peaks and valleys
- Stop in the charming town of for lunch and some shopping
- Drive back to in the evening
Day 6:
- Drive to , a beautiful lake in northern Italy that straddles the border with Switzerland
- Take a boat tour of the lake to see the stunning villas and gardens that line the shore
- Stop in the charming town of for lunch and some shopping
- Drive back to in the evening
Day 7:
- Take a train from to , the capital of
- Spend the day exploring 's historic center, including the , , and
- In the evening, drive to a nearby Tuscan town such as or for dinner and some wine tasting
- Drive back to in the evening
Day 8: Departure
- Return your rental car in and take a train to the airport for your flight home
I hope this itinerary gives you a good idea of what you can do in Italy in 8 days! Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything else I can help you with.
