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Lonely Planet Mediterranean Europe

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkiye and more
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Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe unveils all you need to plan the trip of a lifetime, courtesy of our local travel experts in this latest edition. Discover Mediterranean Europe's most popular experiences and best kept secrets: from admiring world-famous Renaissance paintings, cycling through renowned vineyards, to exploring... Read More
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Mediterranean Europe. Explore cool cafes, visit stunning coastlines and scenery, experience world-famous foods, with our travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

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Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe unveils all you need to plan the trip of a lifetime, courtesy of our local travel experts in this latest edition.

Discover Mediterranean Europe's most popular experiences and best kept secrets: from admiring world-famous Renaissance paintings, cycling through renowned vineyards, to exploring charming small towns.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format provides the most comprehensive information for planning multi-week trips.
  • An all-new structure and design that's user-friendly, ensuring effortless navigation through Mediterranean Europe.
  • Exciting itineraries to help craft your perfect adventure, offering suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, and timing your visit.
  • Vibrant photography and maps to enrich your travel experience.
  • Fresh perspectives on must-visit sights.
  • An essential information toolkit providing tips on arrival, transport, local etiquette, currency usage, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
  • Connect deeply with Mediterranean European culture through stories revealing local life, history, and traditions.
  • Covers: France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkiye.

Create a uniquely yours trip and delve into the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe.

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ISBN: 9781743215036

Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lonely Planet Publications

Edition: 12th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 402g

Pages: 376

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Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a trusted source for travelers. Today, with nearly 200 million guidebooks in print and more than 1,100 on-the-ground contributors across hundreds of destinations, we're still the world's #1 guidebook publisher. We go everywhere, so you can go anywhere

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