Lonely Planet Italy

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Italy.

Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from meandering through Tuscany's Chianti wine country to discovering amazingly preserved mosaics at Ostia Antica, and hiking to the summit of Gran Sasso, the Apennines' highest mountain.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Italy Travel Guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
• Updated with an all-new structure and design so you can navigate Italy and connect experiences together with ease.
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Sistine Chapel; Renaissance architecture in the Palazzo Ducale; and summit the Gran Sasso.
• Special features on the Italian food and drink scene, and outdoor adventure activities.
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel.
• Connect with Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull-out map of Rome.
• Covers Rome, Lazio & Abruzzo, Turin & Piedmont, Italian Riviera, Milan & the Lakes, Venice, Dolomites & the Northeast, Bologna & Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria & Le Marche, Naples & Campania, Puglia, Calabria & Basilicata, Sicily, Sardinia.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Italy.