Roadtrip Switzerland | Italy (11 days)

Roadtrip Switzerland | Italy (11 days)

This itinerary will bring you from Ghent (Belgium), with stops in Switzerland, to the south of Italy (where my family lives) and back. I included the following: ✅Must see | do for every city 🍝Food map for every city 🚘Km's 💡Things to know 💤 Airbnb recommendations 💶 Costs If you want a custom itinerary, you can book this service on my page. This itinerary will be free of charge, as an example for my custom itinerary service but feel free to give a tip if you liked it. (It's not complete as we changed the plan a bit) ❤️Safe travels❤️
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Day 1 - Saturday 10/08

GHENT | 13h | COMO | 300km + 470km + 280km | +/-150 EUR

Ghent 1AM 🚘 3h30 🚘 gas station 4:30AM

gas station 4:30AM 🚘 5h 🚘 Zürich 10AM

In Switzerland, your car must have a special vignette (sticker or e-vignette) if you want to use certain roads. It costs 40 CHF.

You can buy it online or at filling stations, post offices, and at customs posts at the border. 

Zürich
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A vibrant city that combines urban living with nature, culture and gastronomy.
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Zürich 4PM 🚘 4h 🚘 Valmadrera, Lombardia 8PM

Valmadrera
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A scenic and historic destination on the shores of Lake Como. This charming town in the province of Lecco, has a rich heritage that dates back to the Roman times, and boasts elegant villas, churches, and monuments that reflect its past glory.
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Day 2 - Sunday 11/08

COMO | 4h | BOLOGNA | 20km + 300km | +/- 35EUR

Valmadrera 11AM 🚘 30min 🚘 Bellagio 11:30AM

Bellagio
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The pearl of Lake Como
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Bellagio 4PM 🚘 3h 🚘 Bologna 7PM

Bologna
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A city of contrasts, where ancient and modern, elegant and gritty, academic and gastronomic coexist in harmony.
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Day 3 - Monday 12/08

BOLOGNA | 8h | RUTIGLIANO | 365km + 340km | +/- 70EUR

Bologna 1PM 🚘 4h 🚘 Pescara 5PM

Pescara
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The most populous city in the Abruzzo region, and is one of the top ten economic, commercial, and tourist centers on the Adriatic coast. Featuring a shoreline that extends for more than 20 km (12 mi).
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Pescara 7PM 🚘 3h30 🚘 Rutigliano, Bari 11PM

Riposo

Most of the shops are closed from 1pm until 5pm and reopen until 8pm.

Day 4 - Tuesday 13/08

RUTIGLIANO | xh | RUTIGLIANO | xxxkm

Bari centro
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The Apulian capital where you can find focaccia barese, one of the many typical dishes of the Apulian cuisine, a symbol of Bari and its street food.
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Castellana Grotte
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The Castellana Caves are one of the most important attractions of Puglia and constitute a natural heritage of inestimable value.
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Orechiette Strada
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Polignano a Mare
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The ideal place to plunge into uncontaminated waters and explore a picturesque historic centre by the sea.
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Monopoli
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A unique city with golden, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
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Day 5 - Wednesday 14/08

RUTIGLIANO | xh | SELVA DI FASANO | xxxkm

AM

Savelletri
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A small seaside town that is a lesser-known summer getaway in Puglia, that’s perfect for anyone who is looking for less touristy places. The town is a classic fishing town in Southern Italy with all its charms.
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Alberobello
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A small village located on two hills where the western part is occupied by the old town (trulli). They are characteristic stone buildings with cone-shaped roofs and symbols painted on them.
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Fasano
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A picturesque town where my family comes from, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Italian experience.
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Panificio Il Casareccio
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Selva di Fasano
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This vast forest provides a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. The wonderful balcony on the East!
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Day 6 - Thursday 15/08

SELVA DI FASANO | xh | SELVA DI FASANO | xxxkm

Ferragosto

The 15th of August is a national holiday, a lot of shops and restaurants will be closed. Take time to do nothing and enjoy the beach. Important to know, a lot of Italians are on vacation the whole month of august. So you will not be alone on that beach!

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Locorotondo
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A round shaped town with white brick houses and beautiful flowers.
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Martina Franca
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This town is characterised by its elegant old centre, where grand palazzos and churches line the narrow streets.
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Day 7  - Friday 16/08

SELVA DI FASANO | xh | SELVA DI FASANO | xxxkm

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Ostuni
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The white city.
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Grottaglie
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The city of ceramics.
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Day 8 - Saturday 17/08

SELVA DI FASANO | 8h | FIRENZE | 760km | +/- 80EUR

La Selva 10AM 🚘 4h 🚘 gas station 2PM

gas station 2:30PM 🚘 4h 🚘 Florence 7PM

Florence
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The capital of the region of Tuscany is famous for being the home of many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture.
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Day 9 - Sunday 18/08

FIRENZE | 3h | VENEZIA | 260km | +/- 30EUR

Lunch 12:30 

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
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Firenze 3PM 🚘 3h 🚘 Venezia 6PM

Venice
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The floating city, with many canals and bridges.
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Day 10 - Monday 19/08

VENEZIA | 7h | BASEL | 650km | +/- 70EUR

Venezia 4PM 🚘 7h 🚘 Basel 11PM

Basel
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This city is considered to be the cultural capital of Switzerland and is famous for its many museums.
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Day 11 - Tuesday 20/08

BASEL | 7h | GHENT | 650km | +/- 70EUR

Basel 4PM 🚘 4h 🚘 gas station 8PM

gas station 9PM 🚘 3h 🚘 Ghent 12PM

Total cost | 1650 EUR

600EUR | gas 

200EUR | toll 

850EUR | lodging 

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Hi! I’m Laura, nice to meet you! I'm half Italian, living in Belgium and fell in love with Berlin. Since I was little, I make guides for every place I go and would like to share them with you. My full time job is 'planning and organisation' for a company. If you like the sun, food, urban, art and culture you’re at the right place 🖤 Following guides are available: - Clubbing in Berlin - Must s(l)ee(p) in Berlin - Food map Berlin - Ardennes, family weekend in Bouillon - London Calling - Prague - Puglia, Italy - Ghent [the complete guide] - Berlin Calling [the complete guide] - Roadtrip Switzerland | Italy Coming soon: - Food map Amsterdam - 5 days in Berlin - Bella Italia - Bruxelles ma belle - Bruges - Portugal - Paris
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