📷 Photo by Rob Menting on UnsplashTuscany and Lazio by motorhome
Pisa, wine country, cypress hills and a village on a crumbling rock. Ends in Rome, so plan for the ZTL.
- Distance
- 349 km (217 mi)
- Driving
- 4 h 49 min
- Suggested days
- 5
- Stops
- 9
- Countries
- Italy
- Updated
- September 20, 2026
At a glance: 5-day road trip of about 349 km (217 mi) with 9 stops, from Pisa to Rome. About 4 h 49 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Start in Pisa at the Piazza dei Miracoli, where the leaning tower, cathedral and baptistery stand on a lawn; book tower climbs ahead in summer. Then head inland to Siena, whose shell-shaped Piazza del Campo hosts the Palio horse race each July and August.
South of Siena, follow the SR2 Via Cassia through the Crete Senesi to Montalcino, a hill town famous for Brunello wine. A farm stopover near Montalcino is a quiet place to spend the night among the vineyards, and there is also a farm campsite near San Quirico d’Orcia.
The Val d’Orcia around San Quirico is a UNESCO landscape of rolling hills lined with cypresses, and the best-known cypress group stands right beside the SR2. Continue south on the Via Cassia past Lake Bolsena to Civita di Bagnoregio, a hilltop village on crumbling clay, reached only by a steep footbridge; there is an entry fee.
The route ends in Rome. Most Italian historic centres, including Siena and Rome, are ZTL limited traffic zones monitored by cameras, and entering without a permit leads to fines, so stay at a campsite on the edge of Rome and use public transport into the city.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Pisa
Italy - 21 km
Piazza dei Miracoli
HistoryPisa, ItalyThe leaning tower, cathedral and baptistery on a lawn. Book tower climbs ahead in summer.
- 3110 km
Piazza del Campo
HistorySiena, ItalyA shell-shaped medieval square that hosts the Palio horse race each July and August.
- 440 km
Montalcino
Italy - 50 km
Montalcino
Montalcino, Italy - 611 km
Farm campsite, San Quirico d'Orcia
CampingSan Quirico d'Orcia, ItalyCampsite in San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy, on flat terrain and with a focus on nature.
- 71 km
Val d'Orcia cypresses
ViewsSan Quirico d’Orcia, ItalyRolling Tuscan hills lined with cypresses, a UNESCO landscape. The best-known cypress group is beside the SR2.
- 879 km
Civita di Bagnoregio
OdditiesBagnoregio, ItalyA hilltop village on crumbling clay, reached only by a steep footbridge. There is an entry fee.
- 9108 km
Rome
Italy
Suggested stages and overnight stops
5 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Pisa → Piazza del Campo · 110 km · 1 h 31 minOn the way: Piazza dei Miracoli.Overnight nearby, for example: Il Sambuco (5 km); Colleverde (2 km).
- Day 2: Piazza del Campo → Montalcino · 40 km · 0 h 33 minOvernight nearby, for example: Camping Il Treccolo (12 km); Podere il Casale (18 km).
- Day 3: Montalcino → Val d'Orcia cypresses · 12 km · 0 h 10 minOn the way: Montalcino, Farm campsite, San Quirico d'Orcia.Overnight nearby, for example: Podere il Casale (9 km); Camping Il Treccolo (10 km).
- Day 4: Val d'Orcia cypresses → Civita di Bagnoregio · 79 km · 1 h 06 minOvernight nearby, for example: Blu International Camping (10 km); Lido Camping Village (10 km).
- Day 5: Civita di Bagnoregio → Rome · 108 km · 1 h 30 minOvernight nearby, for example: Area Sosta Camper Romae (5 km); LGP (6 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. Hot in July. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- Rome: Limited traffic zone (ZTL). Cameras fine unauthorised vehicles in the historic centre, including hire cars. Park outside and walk or take transit; hotels inside may register your plate.
- Pisa: Limited traffic zone (ZTL). Cameras fine unauthorised vehicles in the historic centre, including hire cars. Park outside and walk or take transit; hotels inside may register your plate.
- Siena: Limited traffic zone (ZTL). Cameras fine unauthorised vehicles in the historic centre, including hire cars. Park outside and walk or take transit; hotels inside may register your plate.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Tuscany and Lazio by motorhome?
5-day road trip of about 349 km (217 mi) with 9 stops, from Pisa to Rome. About 4 h 49 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Tuscany and Lazio by motorhome?
We suggest 5 days: about 4 h 49 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Tuscany and Lazio by motorhome start and end?
It starts in Pisa and ends in Rome.
Which countries does Tuscany and Lazio by motorhome pass through?
Italy.
Where can you camp along Tuscany and Lazio by motorhome?
OpenStreetMap lists 108 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Camping Village Torre Pendente, Il Pruno Glamping Sosta Camper and Agricamping le tamerici.
When is the best time for Tuscany and Lazio by motorhome?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
