Italy Self Drive Tours

A Lancia Ypsilon takes you along Sicily's southeastern coast, from Catania's historic center to Ragusa's baroque streets. Visit Siracusa's Greek Theatre, stop at Marzamemi's fishing village, and taste your way through Modica's chocolate shops. Includes 4-star hotels and unlimited mileage.

The scenic 380km Sicilian coastline unfolds before you in a fully-insured Lancia Ypsilon. Roll from Palermo's historic center to Mount Etna's volcanic landscapes, stopping at Monreale's golden cathedral and Cefalù's picturesque fishing port.

Your Lancia Ypsilon stands ready in Florence's Renaissance heart, perfect for winding through Chianti's wine routes and medieval towns at your leisure. Full insurance, unlimited mileage, and stays at the Grand Hotel Adriatico and Hotel Le Pozze di Lecchi included.

Your route winds from Bari through Polignano a Mare's cliff-side views to Otranto's fortified old town. Take time at Baia dei Turchi beach and Cantine I Pastini vineyard in Martina Franca.

A Lancia Ypsilon carries you across Italy's largest island, from Palermo's Norman Palace to Marsala's Cantine Florio. Luxuriate at 4-star properties including NH Palermo and Villa Favorita while uncovering Sicily's coastal treasures.

Drive through the UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera, where you'll see cave dwellings and rock churches carved into ancient limestone cliffs. The coastal roads lead to Polignano a Mare for a boat tour through sea caves, then continue to UNESCO's Castel del Monte in Bari province to check out its mysterious octagonal architecture. Lecce's Baroque streets bring you to the Basilica of Santa Croce with its intricate stone façade, and you'll wander the white-washed alleys of Ostuni perched high above the Adriatic. Your trip wraps up in Gallipoli's historic island centro storico, where you can try pasticciotto pastries at local cafés.

This 10-day self-drive takes you through Italy's most iconic destinations, starting in Milan and ending in Rome, all at your own pace. Ferries carry you across Lake Como, traveling between the lakeside towns of Bellagio and Menaggio. The medieval streets of Ferrara lead into Tuscany's rolling hills with stops in Pisa, Lucca, and Montecatini Terme. A boat tour on Lake Garda departs from Sirmione during your route. Juliet's House in Verona sits along your drive south. Vaporetto day passes get you to Venice's islands of Murano and Burano. Walking tours around Milan's Duomo and Castello Sforzesco come with this private trip. Pompeii's archaeological site includes admission with lunch provided. The UNESCO-listed Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi marks another stop along the way.

Sicily's winding coastal roads unfold at your own pace, starting in Palermo where you'll visit the Norman Palace and cathedral before heading to Scopello near Zingaro Nature Park for independent hiking along Mediterranean trails. Your self-drive route brings you to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the ancient Greek theater in Taormina, and up Mount Etna's volcanic slopes. Carefully selected 3-4 star country hotels host you across 8 days, with the freedom to see baroque Noto, the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, and the medieval hilltop town of Erice on your own schedule.

Sicily's landscapes change dramatically from Catania to Pozzallo. The route takes you through baroque Ragusa, coastal gems near San Vito Lo Capo, and Palermo's historic center. Your rental car comes with unlimited kilometers and seven nights' accommodation before the Malta ferry crossing.