Tuscany, Umbria and Cinque Terre Campervan Itinerary: 10 Days
Quick summary: This 10-day campervan itinerary from Florence takes in Tuscany’s wine country and hill towns, crosses into Umbria for Cortona’s neighbor Lake Trasimeno and Assisi, then heads west to San Gimignano, Lucca and the Cinque Terre, visited by train from a coastal base. It’s the most complete route, with varied landscapes and campsites for a campervan or motorhome.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 days |
| Start and end | Florence |
| Tuscany | Chianti, Siena, Val d’Orcia, San Gimignano, Lucca |
| Umbria | Cortona, Lake Trasimeno, Assisi |
| Coast | Cinque Terre by train |
| Tours | Cinque Terre day trips |
Compare campervan and motorhome rental in Florence
What does each day look like?
| Day | Route | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence to Chianti | Wine villages |
| 2 | Chianti to Siena | Piazza del Campo |
| 3 | Siena to the Val d’Orcia | Pienza, Montepulciano |
| 4 | Val d’Orcia to Cortona | Etruscan hill town |
| 5 | Cortona to Assisi | Lake Trasimeno, St Francis |
| 6 | Assisi to San Gimignano | Long drive west |
| 7 | San Gimignano to Lucca | Volterra |
| 8 | Lucca to La Spezia area | Coastal base |
| 9 | Cinque Terre | Villages by train |
| 10 | Coast to Florence | Pisa on the way |
Which days of this Tuscany and Umbria route are longest in an RV?
Day six, from Assisi to San Gimignano, around 2.5 to 3 hours. Break it in Siena if you like.
Can you finish in Rome or Pisa?
Yes, with a one-way rental where available. Rome is reachable from Assisi, and Pisa from the coast.
Compare campervan and motorhome rental at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they’re neighbors.
Park near La Spezia or Levanto and take the train.
Yes, for a varied and complete route.
Some companies allow one-way rentals.