Italy is a great destination all year-round. Italian summers are immensely popular, but the other seasons are also an excellent time to explore the country. Why not take a road trip with a rental car? To inspire your journey, our experts at Autoshuren.nl have created five stunning road trips across Italy.

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Northwest Italy: From the Coast to the Alps

• Starting point: Genoa
• Stops along the way: Turin, Novara, Milan, and Como
• Duration without stops: 5 hours
• Highlights: Visit the Genoa Aquarium, the largest aquarium in Europe, the Milan Cathedral, or put on your hiking shoes in Turin, where you’re just a stone's throw from the Alps. Spend a few days around Lake Como and explore the picturesque villages around the lake's shores.

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Northeast Italy: World-Famous Cities and Undiscovered Gems

• Starting point: Udine
• Stops along the way: Venice, Bologna, and Florence
• Duration without stops: 5 hours
• Highlights: Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in Udine and try the local dish frico (fried cheese with potatoes). Venice is world-famous for its unique location with many iconic bridges. Bologna has the oldest university in the world, and Florence is especially known for its art, being the birthplace of the Renaissance.

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Through the Heart of Southern Italy

• Starting point: Rome
• Stops along the way: Naples, Bari, and Lecce
• Duration without stops: 7 hours
• Highlights: The capital of Italy, Rome, offers so much history: think of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, or the Vatican. Naples is known for its narrow streets and lively markets. Don’t forget to visit the impressive basilicas (churches) in Bari and Lecce.

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Tour of Sicilian Treasures

• Starting point: Palermo
• Stops along the way: Messina, Catania, and Palma di Montechiaro
• Duration without stops: 8.5 hours
• Highlights: There is plenty to do on the Italian island of Sicily. Think of the street markets in Palermo, the cathedral in Messina with the largest clock in the world, or imagine yourself at the foot of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe.

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Tuscan Beauty: From Vineyards to Iconic Cities

• Starting point: Pisa
• Stops along the way: Florence, Montepulciano, and Livorno
• Duration without stops: 7 hours
• Highlights: Of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a must-see. The Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence is also immensely popular, especially because of the jewelry shops on the bridge. Taste the wine named after the medieval town of Montepulciano, surrounded by vineyards.

Which route will you choose?

Whether you opt for a journey through northern or southern Italy, our team from Autoshuren.nl is ready to help you find the perfect rental car for your road trip. Still unsure which route suits you best? No worries, we’re happy to offer personal advice so you can fully enjoy all the beauty Italy has to offer.