Late summer adventure in Bella Italia!
The lake and the mountain are calling
Our first stage took us to Prien am Chiemsee, where we stayed at Panorama Camping Harras directly by the water. From the pitch, the breathtaking view stretched far across Lake Chiemsee. Later, we hopped on our bikes, rolled along the lake, and let ourselves be carried away by the atmosphere. In the evening, we sat relaxed in our new home, bit into the pastrami sandwich, and enjoyed the feeling: The road trip has finally begun.
Ideal for relaxing: The large interior and spacious seating area in the FRANKIA NOW
The next morning, we continued to Innsbruck. We explored the city center on wheels and met up with friends. Afterwards, our route led us over the Brenner motorway to South Tyrol, destination: La Baita Bordola in Trentino. There, a pitch for self-caterers awaited us, nestled in a stunning mountain scenery – with its own SPA and a great restaurant.
Perfect for us self-caterers: The FRANKIA NOW is equipped with everything you need – large kitchen, 2-in-1 bathroom, large refrigerator, and much more.
Narrow mountain road & unforgettable views
From Trentino, our route wound up to the Monte Baldo massif. The drive over narrow mountain roads was magnificent – but definitely not for the faint-hearted. At the top, at the parking lot near Albergo Rifugio Graziani, we started our hike to the summit and were rewarded with a breathtaking view. Afterwards, we spent the night at a small pitch in the mountain village of Ferrara di Monte Baldo.
As the last destination of this section, we headed for Lazise on Lake Garda. At Camping du Parc, we found a nice spot right by the water. In the evening, we drifted through the alleys, enjoyed the atmosphere, and rounded off the day with an aperitivo at Caffè Porto Vecchio.
Made for winding mountain tours: The compact length of the FRANKIA NOW at just seven meters!
Camping in the olive grove
On the Gargano peninsula, we first set up camp at Agriturismo Biorussi – among ancient olive trees and just a few steps away from a lake. From the moment we arrived, you could feel the special charm of the place. Besides buying local products, the restaurant was especially an experience: finest regional cuisine accompanied by various homemade olive oils. Just a few kilometers further, we found the Agricamper Roseria – a lovingly designed self-catering pitch in the middle of an olive grove. For three nights, we enjoyed the tranquility there, surrounded by the chirping of crickets and the scent of olive leaves. At the roadside, we tasted regional specialties, and by bike, we made a detour to the port city of Rodi Garganico with its colorful alleys.
Our NOW check: The comfortable separate twin bed is perfect for couples like us, as it can easily be transformed into a large double bed.
Coastal panorama & old town
In Vieste, a charming small town at the tip of the Gargano peninsula, we settled down in the piazza – surrounded by locals. With an aperitivo in hand, we immediately immersed ourselves in the southern Italian way of life. Afterwards, a coastal road led us to the campsite Elianti Mare, which is located directly by the sea. The fact that you're standing in the middle of an olive grove makes this place an absolute recommendation for us.
A contrasting program awaited us in Matera: This time we spent the night simply on a go-kart track – an unexpectedly fun experience. From there, a shuttle took us directly to the old town. Among the cave dwellings, we immersed ourselves in the atmosphere of one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world – and suddenly found ourselves in a setting that has also served as a film set. The operator of the pitch particularly stuck in our memory: probably one of the most likeable people of the trip.
Perfect for long trips: Order in the motorhome. This was no problem in the FRANKIA NOW, we could easily take everything we needed and store it well and clearly!
History lesson and camping in the winery
In the foothills of Vesuvius, we found an extraordinary pitch: Emilio Manzi, on the grounds of an Arabian horse breeder. Surrounded by animals, olive trees, and lava rock, we spent an idyllic night. The next day, we took the Circumvesuviana to Pompeii – a place that breathes history. After the walk, we settled down at Ristorante Pizzeria I Matti, where we were served sensational spaghetti with seafood. It became even more special in Colonna, where we spent the night at the Eredi dei Papi winery. We walked between the vines to the small train station, from where the train took us in less than 30 minutes directly to the heart of Rome. There we explored the Eternal City on foot during a Free Walking Tour, let ourselves drift, and ended the day atmospherically at Osteria Martino in Trastevere – with good food, wine, and genuine Roman lifestyle.
