Self-drive road trip · Italy

Fly-Drive Northern Italy

Milan · Verona · Lake Garda · Lake Como

Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Stops4 Cities
Start and finishMilan
IncludedHotels + car

Per person, estimatedUS$452

About this road trip

Experience Northern Italy on a scenic fly-drive from Milan through Verona and the Italian Lakes. Discover Milan’s cultural highlights, romantic Verona, the beauty of Lake Garda, and the elegance of Lake Como. Enjoy flexible driving, charming towns, and breathtaking landscapes, with time to explore at your own pace before returning to Milan for departure.

Perfect for

Self-Drive Explorers
Couples
Culture Lovers
Food & Wine Lovers
Lake & Scenery Fans
Independent Travellers
History Buffs
Summer Getaways

Why You'll Love This Trip

Rental car included — travel at your own pace
Four very different destinations in one trip
Bergamo's medieval hilltop town on the way
Optional Franciacorta wine tasting en route
Ferry hopping between Como's lakeside villages
Wide choice of hotels from charming 3-stars to 5-star luxury
Easy airport return — no backtracking or lost days

Your 7 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.

Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.

7 Days

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Arrival in Milan

Your stay in Arrival in MilanDays 1–3

2 Nights7 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

1
Arrival
Arrival in Milan
1 / 4
Pick up your car at FERNO-VARESE (MXP), from 10:00. It's yours for all 7 days.
Arrive in Milan and collect your rental car at the airport. Drive to your centrally located hotel and check in. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a first walk through the historic center, the Brera district, or relax with an Italian aperitivo.
Overnight: Heart Hotel Milano, night 1 of 2
2
Full day
Milan City Highlights
1 / 4
Discover Milan’s cultural highlights at your own pace. Visit the iconic Duomo, stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and explore the Sforza Castle area. Optional guided visits can be arranged, including The Last Supper (advance booking required). Afternoon free for shopping or museums.
Overnight: Heart Hotel Milano, night 2 of 2

Your hotel in Arrival in Milan

10 hotels to choose from

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Heart Hotel Milano

8.8Very good

“Heart Hotel Milano captivates guests with its prime location near landmarks and major transport hubs, exceptional staff hospitality, and clean, well-appointed rooms perfect for short stays. Visitors consistently praise the friendly service, convenient accessibility, and welcoming atmosphere that makes this boutique hotel an excellent choice for exploring Milan.”

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning

Included in your trip2 Nights, Piazzale Principessa Clotilde 10, Milan

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Arrival in Milan surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Milan → Verona

Your stay in Milan → VeronaDays 3–4

1 night7 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

3
Drive day
Milan → Verona
1 / 4
After breakfast, drive east toward Verona (approx. 1.5–2 hours). Optional stop en route in the Franciacorta wine region for lunch or wine tasting. In Verona, explore the Roman Arena, Juliet’s balcony, and the charming historic old town.
Overnight: Giardino Giusti House & Court

Your hotel in Milan → Verona

7 hotels to choose from

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Giardino Giusti House & Court

Included in your trip1 night, 11 Via Muro Padri Ang. Via Francesco Rismondo, Verona

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Milan → Verona surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Verona → Lake Garda

Your stay in Verona → Lake GardaDays 4–5

1 night7 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

4
Drive day
Verona → Lake Garda
1 / 4
A short drive brings you to Lake Garda. Base yourself in one of the lake’s picturesque towns such as Sirmione, Garda, or Malcesine. Enjoy lakeside walks, swimming, or a relaxed afternoon by the water. Optional boat excursions available.
Overnight: Goti' Hotel

Your hotel in Verona → Lake Garda

10 hotels to choose from

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Goti' Hotel

Included in your trip1 night, Via Matteotti 104, Nago-Torbole

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Verona → Lake Garda surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Lake Garda → Lake Como

Your stay in Lake Garda → Lake ComoDays 5–7

2 Nights7 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

5
Drive day
Lake Garda → Lake Como
1 / 4
Drive north toward Lake Como (approx. 3 hours). Stop along the way in Bergamo Alta for lunch and a walk through its beautifully preserved medieval center. Continue to Lake Como and settle into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Habitat, night 1 of 2
6
Full day
Lake Como & Villages
1 / 4
Enjoy a full day at Lake Como. Visit elegant lakeside towns such as Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio by ferry, explore historic villas and gardens, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.
Overnight: Hotel Habitat, night 2 of 2

Your hotel in Lake Garda → Lake Como

10 hotels to choose from

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Hotel Habitat

8.8Very good

“Hotel Habitat is a warm and welcoming destination where exceptional staff hospitality meets comfortable, well-appointed rooms and a delicious breakfast. Guests consistently praise the friendly team, convenient location near shops and restaurants, complimentary parking, and thoughtful touches that make every stay memorable.”

Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant

Included in your trip2 Nights, Viale Como 2, Giussano

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Lake Garda → Lake Como surprise you.

7
Departure
Lake Como → Milan – Departure
Return your car at FERNO-VARESE by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
After breakfast, drive back to Milan Airport (approx. 1 hour). Return your rental car and depart for your onward journey.
Departure day · No overnight stay

Your car

A rental car is included for all 7 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.

Pick up, day 1FERNO-VARESE (MXP), from 10:00

Return, day 6FERNO-VARESE, by 10:00

Good to knowRates assume a driver aged 30 or over.

What's in the price

Included

6 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels
Rental car from and to Milan Malpensa Airport, as selected
Detailed self-drive itinerary and route guidance

Not included

International and domestic flights
Fuel, road tolls, parking charges, traffic fines and restricted-zone penalties
Meals, drinks and sightseeing unless specifically stated
Optional excursions, ferry tickets and guided tours
Local city taxes payable directly at the hotels
Personal expenses, gratuities, passports and visas if required

Operated by Avia Travel & Tours.

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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$904

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"From" prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing, at the cheapest hotels. Driving is estimated from the stop locations.

Fly-Drive Northern Italy

About this road trip

Perfect for

Why You'll Love This Trip

Your 7 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Make this trip yours

Arrival in Milan

Milan City Highlights

Your hotel in Arrival in Milan

Heart Hotel Milano

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Milan → Verona

Your hotel in Milan → Verona

Giardino Giusti House & Court

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Verona → Lake Garda

Your hotel in Verona → Lake Garda

Goti' Hotel

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Lake Garda → Lake Como

Lake Como & Villages

Your hotel in Lake Garda → Lake Como

Hotel Habitat

Your free time

Lake Como → Milan – Departure

Your car

What's in the price

Included

Not included

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