Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy
Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo’s David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato
How to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar’s footsteps through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calcio, to locals)
Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight
The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce vita
Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums
Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place
Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go
Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
Coverage of Venice, the Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, the Cinque Terre, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, and much
