Lonely Planet Experience Italy: Lonely Planet

See Italy in a new light with this Lonely Planet Experience guide, featuring insider tips from our team of travel experts so you can create your dream itinerary.

Italy is a playground for adventurers, and beyond must-see sights like the Colosseum in Rome and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, there are unique corners, epic views and wild spaces waiting to dazzle you. Our on-the-ground experts have devoured street food in Palermo, taken a road trip through Tuscany, and hiked to the summit of Mt Etna. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide. Our Experience format reveals exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure, including:

• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries to help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalizing local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Italy
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from discovering Rome's new generation of trattorias to unearthing Pompeii's sprawling ruins
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travelers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: Rome; Turin, Piedmont & Cinque Terre; Milan & the Lakes; Venice & the Veneto; Emilia-Romagna; Florence & Tuscany; Naples & the South; Sicily; Sardinia

Match your interests with one-of-a-kind adventures and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Italy.