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.