The Great Italian Roadtrip

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The Great Italian Roadtrip

The very best of Italy - A 10 day road trip. From Lake Como to the Tuscan island of Giglio.

Sebastian Schoellgen
Mar 25, 2021

A Guide to navigate Italy like a Pro

We have put together 'The Great Italian Roadtrip', and even if you can't get go now, you can venture out this summer. And for the ones who want to wait until 2022, start planning and get inspired.

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1. Stop: Lake Como

Fly into Milan Malpensa or Linate. Rent a car at the airport (Recommendation: Fiat 500 Cabriolet).

Drive from Malpensa 1h or Linate 1.15h.

Hotel:

Relais Villa Vittoria

2 nights in a double room including breakfast

Adults: 2

Included: Breakfast, Wifi, Service, Taxes.

In the little village of Laglio, Relais Villa Vittoria is remarkable for its elegance and the attention to every single detail. There is a pool, a large garden on the lake, a beauty spa, a bar and a wine-bar bistro and a panoramic terrace where breakfast is served.

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We hook you up with a boat rental or organise a seaplane flight

2. Stop: Ligurian Coast

Drive to Santa Margherita Ligure (near Portofino)- One of the most beautiful and authentic coastal villages in Italy.

Hotel:

Grand Hotel Miramare

2 nights in a spacious Double including breakfast

Adults: 2

Included: Breakfast, Wifi, Service, Taxes.

The Grand Hotel Miramare is the most elegant hotels at the Ligurian coast with beautiful poolside and luxurious rooms. 5 min drive to the beaches (Paraggi) and 10 min to fashionable Portofino. Great as a base to explore the Cinque Terre as well.

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We tell you our favourite restaurants

3. Stop: Pietrasanta & Forte dei Marmi

Drive 1 1/4 along the Ligurian Coast to the art village of Pietrasanta, located 5 min from the famous beaches of Forte dei Marmi.

Hotel:

Albergo Pietrasanta

2 nights in a Double Room including breakfast

Adults: 2

Included: Breakfast, Wifi, Service, Taxes.

Albergo Pietrasanta is an institution, located right in the center of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and opposite of our favourite restaurant 'Enoteca'. More about Pietrasanta

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Best table at restaurant Enoteca

4. Stop: Montepulciano, Tuscany

Drive 2 1/2h through the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Hotel:

Lupaia

2 nights in a beautiful room including breakfast

Adults: 2

Included: Breakfast, Wifi, Service, Taxes.

Lupaia is a unique country estate in the heart of Tuscany. Featuring its own restaurant, 12 rooms, a lovely poolside and great attention to detail. Many authentic Tuscan villages like Pienza, Montepulciano & Montalcino are nearby for you to explore.

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We organise a wine tasting for you

5. Stop: Giglio Island

Drive 2h to Porto Santa Stefano at the Tuscan coast from where you take a 1h ferry to the island of Giglio. Ferrys run on a daily basis, last ferry leaves at 6pm during summer months.

Hotel:

Pardini's Hermitage

2 nights in a Room including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Adults: 2

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Service, Taxes.

Pardini's is unique, people who come for the first time are blown away and always return.

84 Rooms Benefit:

We offer you a complimentary boat pick up service from Giglio port to the hotel and back

After 66 Spritzes, 88 Vermentinos, 102 Chianti Classicos, 55 Pastas, 69 Limoncellos, 40 Tiramisu and 200 Gelatos - The End

Book this trip in our store or email our Concierge info@eightyfourrooms.com

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