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Northern Italy Grand Loop

Starting in Milan, we'll loop through the Alps, the Venetian plains, and the Ligurian coast over 15 days of pure scenic driving.

15days
18stops
DAY01

Milan Start → Varenna

Overnight in Varenna
  1. 09:00
    Milan Start· start
  3. 11:30
    Varenna· overnight
Lakeside Eats
  • Trattoria del Glicine · Killer lake views and authentic risotto. Perfect first meal.
Daily Budget
Gas & Parking
$40
DAY02

Sondrio

Overnight in Sondrio
  1. 14:00
    Sondrio
Mountain Fuel
  • Sciatt at local Osteria · Fried buckwheat cheese balls. Addictive mountain food.
Budget
Groceries
$25
DAY03

Bolzano → Lago di Carezza

Overnight in Lago di Carezza
  1. 12:00
    Bolzano· start
  3. 16:00
    Lago di Carezza· overnight
Alpine Comfort
  • Canederli · Tyrolean bread dumplings in broth. Warm and filling.
Spending
Coffee & Snacks
$15
DAY04

Passo Falzarego

Overnight in Passo Falzarego
  1. 11:00
    Passo Falzarego
High Altitude Eats
  • Rifugio Lagazuoi · High altitude dining. Best apple strudel in the region.
Budget
Gas
$50
DAY05

Udine

Overnight in Udine
  1. 15:00
    Udine
Friulian Flavors
  • Frico · Fried cheese and potatoes. Heavy but legendary.
Spending
Misc
$20
DAY06

Venice (Mestre)

Overnight in Venice (Mestre)
  1. 10:00
    Venice (Mestre)
Bite Sized
  • Cicchetti in Venice · Venetian tapas. Go to 'Cantina Do Mori'.
Budget
Parking Mestre
$25
DAY07

Verona → Sirmione

Overnight in Sirmione
  1. 11:00
    Verona· start
  3. 16:00
    Sirmione· overnight
Verona Eats
  • Amarone Risotto · Rich, red wine infused rice. A Verona specialty.
Budget
Gas
$40
DAY08

Parma

Overnight in Parma
  1. 13:00
    Parma
Foodie Heaven
  • Prosciutto di Parma · The real deal. Try it with local melon.
Spending
Food Tour
$60
DAY09

Passo della Cisa

Overnight in Passo della Cisa
  1. 14:00
    Passo della Cisa
Pasta Stop
  • Tortelli d'Erbetta · Pasta stuffed with greens and ricotta. Light and fresh.
Budget
Gas
$45
DAY10

Camogli

Overnight in Camogli
  1. 11:00
    Camogli
Coastal Bites
  • Focaccia di Recco · Cheese-filled thin focaccia. Life-changing.
Budget
Parking
$35
DAY11

Genoa

Overnight in Genoa
  1. 10:00
    Genoa
Genoa Classics
  • Pasta al Pesto · The birthplace of pesto. It tastes different here.
Spending
Museum Entry
$20
DAY12

Barolo

Overnight in Barolo
  1. 14:00
    Barolo
Truffle Time
  • Tajarin with Truffles · Thin egg noodles with shaved black truffle.
Budget
Wine
$40
DAY13

Turin

Overnight in Turin
  1. 10:00
    Turin
Cafe Culture
  • Bicerin · Layered coffee, chocolate, and cream. A must-try.
Spending
Parking
$20
DAY14

Ceresole Reale

Overnight in Ceresole Reale
  1. 13:00
    Ceresole Reale
Hearty Fare
  • Polenta Concia · Polenta loaded with local fontina cheese.
Budget
Gas
$30
DAY15

Milan Finish

  1. 16:00
    Milan Finish
Final Bite
  • Panzerotti Luini · The legendary Milanese snack near the Duomo.
Budget
Car Cleaning
$15
Heads Up
  • Check mountain pass closures (Stelvio/Nivolet)
  • Watch out for ZTL zones in every city
  • Carry snow chains (required until mid-May)