Why you should book your campervan for Italy online

Italy is made for a campervan tour, and booking online through a platform like Campcruisers makes it super easy for you. From the comfort of your home, you can compare different models, sizes, and features from a wide range of rental companies all over Italy. This ensures you'll find the exact vehicle that fits your plans and budget—whether you're looking for a small, nimble van to navigate through tiny villages or a large, fully-equipped motorhome for a holiday with the whole family.

This freedom of choice gives you the ultimate flexibility. Imagine waking up to the scent of cypress trees in Tuscany, having lunch with a view of Lake Garda, and ending the day with a glass of wine as the sun sets over the Amalfi Coast. With your booked campervan, you're not tied to one place but can follow your impulses and experience the real Italy.

The Best Campervan Tours in Italy: Our Top Tips

Your booked camper is ready to explore the beauty of Italy. Here are three unforgettable routes that will show you the country's many fantastic sides.

🚐 Tour 1: The Heart of Tuscany – Wine, Art & Cypress Trees

A classic journey through one of the world's most beautiful cultural landscapes.

• Duration: 5-7 days
• Distance: approx. 300 km
• Ideal for: Foodies, culture buffs, and lovers of beautiful scenery
• Day 1-2: Florence & Chianti: Start near Florence. Explore the cradle of the Renaissance (leave the camper at a campsite and take the bus into the city). Then, drive south into the Chianti wine region and visit a winery.
• Day 3-4: Siena & San Gimignano: Experience the unique shell-shaped square in Siena, Piazza del Campo. Then visit San Gimignano, the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," with its famous towers.
• Day 5: Val d'Orcia: Drive through the Val d'Orcia valley (UNESCO World Heritage), known for its iconic landscapes of rolling hills and cypress trees, just like on the postcards.

🏞️ Tour 2: The Divine Curves of the Amalfi Coast

A trip along one of the world's most spectacular coastlines. Note: The roads are very narrow!

• Duration: 4-5 days
• Distance: approx. 150 km
• Ideal for: Romantics, photographers, and experienced drivers
• Day 1: Naples & Pompeii: Start near Naples. Visit the incredible ruins of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.
• Day 2: Sorrento as Your Base: Find a good campsite near Sorrento. The town is a perfect base with a charming old town and fantastic views of the Bay of Naples.
• Day 3-4: Positano & Amalfi: Leave the camper! The narrow roads are a nightmare for larger vehicles. Take the bus or a ferry to experience the vertical towns of Positano and Amalfi, clinging to the cliffs.

☀️ Tour 3: Around Lake Garda – Mountains, Lakes & Action

A relaxed tour around Italy's largest lake, perfect for families and active travellers.

• Duration: 4-6 days
• Distance: approx. 145 km (around the lake)
• Ideal for: Families, water sports enthusiasts, and those who want to chill
• Day 1: Sirmione & the Southern Shore: Explore the historic peninsula of Sirmione with its castle and Roman ruins.
• Day 2-3: The Eastern Shore: Drive north along the eastern side. Stop in picturesque towns like Bardolino and Malcesine, where you can take the cable car up Monte Baldo for an insane view.
• Day 4: Riva del Garda & the Western Shore: Reach the northern tip in Riva del Garda, a mecca for windsurfers. Then drive down the dramatic western coast with its tunnels and steep cliffs. Stop in Limone sul Garda.

Getting to Your Starting Point in Italy

It's easy to get to Italy, whether you're driving or flying.

• 🚗 By Car: A drive through Europe is an experience in itself. Remember to check the rules for motorway vignettes in the countries you pass through, and note that most Italian motorways have tolls.

• ✈️ By Plane: The main international airports are Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP & BGY), Venice (VCE), and Bologna (BLQ). There are direct flights from many major cities.

After you arrive, you can easily reach your campervan's pickup location. The exact address of our partner's rental station will be provided in your booking documents. Depending on the location, the pickup may be directly at the airport or in the nearby area.

The Italian Kitchen in Your Camper

Italy is a food paradise. With a campervan, you can buy fresh, local ingredients at markets and cook up a feast in your own kitchen—it doesn't get more authentic than that.

You absolutely have to try:

• Pasta & Pizza: Of course! Try the local versions wherever you are.
• Gelato: Eat at least one a day. It's a rule.
• Prosciutto & Formaggio: Buy delicious ham and cheese directly from a local "salumeria".
• Vino: Stop by a "cantina" (winery) and buy a bottle of wine straight from the producer.

Camping in Italy: Plenty of Options

Italy is a fantastic country for campers with a well-developed infrastructure.

• 🏕️ Wild Camping & Free-Standing:

• Forget about it. Wild camping ("campeggio libero") is strictly forbidden in Italy. It's heavily enforced, especially along the coasts and in summer, and the fines are high. Don't take the risk.

• 🚐 Official Sites & Campsites:

• The good news: Italy has a huge network of great campsites ("Campeggi"). In addition, there are thousands of motorhome pitches ("Aree di Sosta") and a growing number of "Agricampeggi," where you can stay overnight at a farm.
• Numerous campsites are listed on Camping.it.
• www.campeggi.com is also a good place to find a campsite in Italy that is not yet listed on Campcruisers.
• The offer from Allcamps includes 750 campsites in Italy.

Finally, here are 3 recommendations for campsites from the Campcruisers travel editorial team:

• Camping Village Torre Pendente (Tuscany, Pisa): Just a few minutes' walk from the Leaning Tower. Shady pitches, pool, restaurant – ideal for city trips with a camper.
• Camping Village Lago Maggiore (Piedmont): Directly on the lake, with private beach and great sanitary facilities. Perfect for families, water sports and excursions into the mountains.
• Camping Valle dei Templi (Sicily, Agrigento): Located at the foot of the Valley of the Temples – a quiet place with a beautiful view, shady olive trees and a good restaurant.

There are also campsites in Europe listed on Campcruisers. Maybe there is a place in Italy for you too?