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A European Road Trip has been on my bucket list for years, but one thing was holding me back. I have been afraid to rent a car in Europe. Why? I have no idea. I think I've always just thought that driving in another country was supposed to be scary even though I'm somebody who drives everywhere in the US. I decided to get out of my own way and take a road trip through Switzerland and Italy. What I found out was that I can't believe I waited this long to drive in another country out of fear. I have absolutely LOVED seeing the countryside of these two beautiful places. Check out my itinerary below along with daily vlogs to see exactly what I did.
Trip Itinerary Overview
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight from Atlanta to Zurich
Day 2: Zurich to Lucerne
Day 3: Lucerne
Day 4: Lucerne to Menaggio (Lake Como)
Day 5: Menaggio (Day trip to Varenna)
Day 6: Menaggio (Day trip to Bellagio)
Day 7: Menaggio to Monterosso al Mare (Cinque Terre)
Day 8: Monterosso (Day trip to Riomaggiore)
Day 9: Cinque Terre to Florence to Pistoia
Day 10: Pistoia to Bologna
Day 11: Bologna
Day 12: Bologna
Day 13: Bologna to Sorrento
Day 14: Sorrento
Day 15: Sorrento to San Gregorio da Sassola
Day 16: San Gregorio da Sassola
Day 17: San Gregorio da Sassola to Atlanta
Experiences
A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Renting a Car in Europe
Are you scared of renting a car in Europe as a solo traveler? I was too, and now I’m kicking myself that I didn’t do it sooner!
A Cinque Terre Cooking Class: The Great Pesto Experience
A Cinque Terre cooking class that connects you with traditional Ligurian cuisine and pesto.
Visit the Heart of the Italian Riviera: The Cinque Terre Villages
Cinque Terre’s five picturesque villages sit along the Italian Riviera.
Go On the Best Parmigiano Reggiano Factory Tour in Italy
Tour a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, winery, and balsamic producer in Emilia-Romagna.
Drive a Ferrari to Maranello: The Ultimate Italian Experience
Drive a Ferrari through the Italian countryside to the Ferrari museum in Maranello.
My Favorite Sorrento Bed and Breakfast: Stay in This Cozy Apartment
Sorrento Flats combines a prime location, modern amenities, and phenomenal hospitality.
Daily Vlogs
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