Italy has more than its share of legendary drives for the perfect Italy road trip. Many of the country's most spectacular routes are well traversed, first by the Romans and then by the subsequent civilizations and peoples who followed, carving out picturesque paths that offer much more than a means of getting from A to B.

While some are particularly iconic—the well-trodden Amalfi Coast Road among them—there's plenty more to discover on your next Italian adventure, including one resident Italophile's dreamy tour of Franciscan monasteries in Tuscany. So fuel up and set off, allowing time to stop off for incredible meals, new encounters, and lots of snaps along the way on your Italy road trip.