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1-week roadtrip in Italy along the Italian lakes

8 days
351 miles / 565 km
Car
5 steps

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You only have 1 week of vacation and want to get to know the Italian lakes and their surroundings ? Then you chose the perfect road trip itinerary. 😍
From Turin to Venice, drive accros Northern Italy and discover all the hidden gems of the Italian lakes. End your trip with a stop in Venice, relaxing in the gondolas. 😉


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Itinerary of this one week road trip along the lakes in Italy

 

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Turin > Baveno > Milan > Gardone Riviera > Venice


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The itinerary : step by step

 


 

Turin-Caselle Airport,
15km / 9.3 miles
(25min)
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Step
1
Turin
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Step 1 of the road trip : Turin
2 days recommended

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What to do in Turin ?

Largest city near the French border, Turin is a city worth getting to know where you won’t see many tourists. 

  • Up in the Turin Cathedral you will get a stunning view over the city.
  • Head to Piazza Castello and step in the Palazzo Madama where you’ll discover a museum, a garden and a beautiful view of Turin.
  • Egypt lovers, go to the Museo Egizio, it has a fascinating egyptian artefact collection.
  • You like to walk but need a goal to get motivated ? Get your gym shoes on and go for a hike to Monte del Cappuccini (nothing to do with Capuccino !) from which you’ll get a beautiful panoramic view over the city.
  • Taste some Bicerin, thick melted chocolate you drink with a spoon. And you’ll recognize a good Bicerin is the spoon can stand straight in the cup.
  • The Mole Antonelliana has an unusual architecture and an impressive elevator that takes you high up above the city, enjoy the panorama !

 


 

Step
1
Turin
145km / 90 miles
(01h30)
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Step
2
Baveno
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Step 2 of the road trip : Baveno
1 day recommended

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What to do in Baveno ?

Baveno is on the shore of Lake Maggiorese, a perfect stop to discover your first Italian lake. 

  • Row to Isola Bella, right next to Baveno and admire the beautiful architectures, gardens and wild animals.

 


 

Step
2
Baveno
95km / 59 miles
(01h15)
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Step
3
Milano
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Step 3 of the road trip : Milano
1 day recommended

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What to do in Milano ?

World famous for its soccer team, the Milano AC but also for being world’s capital of fashion and design  You will fall for Milano. 

  • Discover one of Leonardo Da Vinci‘s masterpieces : L’Ultima Cena in Santa Maria delle Grazie.
  • History lovers, go explore the Navigli neighborhood, you will discover a 1950s wash-house where Milanese women used to come and clean their clothes.
  • Be sure to go visit the Milano Cathedral called the Duomo.
  • Go explore the Sforza Castle and its beautiful gardens.
  • You love mozzarella ? Authentic Italian mozzarella ? Then go to the mozzarella bar called Obika. You will get to eat some traditional Italian mozzarella with some local cold cuts.
  • Stroll around the Brera neighborhood and get to experience the true Milanese life. Stop at the Pinacoteca de Breara, the most famous art gallery in Milano.
  • Get your evening started with the Aperitivo ! It’s what the Italians call the Happy Hour, during which you can get cheaper drinks and locals snacks to eat with.
  • Taste the Cotoletta alla Milanese and don’t worry if you have a big appetite, you will get enough !
  • Enjoy the sunset in the canal neighborhood of Navigli.
  • Less than 2 hour away, go to Lake Como, a must-see !

 


 

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Step
3
Milano
130km / 81 miles
(01h40)
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Step
4
Gardone Riviera
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Step 4 of the road trip : Gardone Riviera
1 day recommended

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What to do in Gardone Riviera ?

A sophisticated resort on Lake Garda, Gardone Riviera has a particularly charming architecture. 

  • Explore the city and end your walk by the lake.
  • II Viioriale is the most interesting monument in the city : it has a Roman amphitheatre. It is in fact still used for shows.
  • Take a walk in the botanical gardens of Heller.

 


 

Step
4
Gardone Riviera
195km / 121 miles
(02h05)
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Step
5
Venice
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Step 5 of the road trip : Venice
2 days recommended

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What to do in Venice ?

Oh Venice ! The City of Love, gondolas, canals and romantic candlelight dinners. But that’s not it … 

  • Be sure to go for a gondola ride or you’ll regret it !
  • Head to the Piazza San Marco and start exploring the city from here : the Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace are really worth visiting.
  • Get your camera out on the iconic Ponte dell’Accademia and get an epic picture of Venice.
  • Stroll through the streets of Venice and discover beautiful Venetian buildings.
  • Explore the distrcit of Castelllo and get some calm discovering the charm of small italian cities.
  • Taste traditional ice-cream flavors in one of the many ice-cream shops.

 


 

Step
5
Venice
15km / 9.3 miles
(15min)
⌄
Venice Marco Polo Airport



 

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