Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s Italy’s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 40 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast and take in the majesty of the Dolomites. Get to Italy, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Italy’s Best Road Trips:

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs

Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions

Detours - delightful diversions to see Italy’s highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Dolomites, Cinque Terre, Florence, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Valle d’Aosta, Tuscany, Milan, Piedmont, Italian Riviera, Abruzzo, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, Naples, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, and more

Planning an Italy trip sans a car? Lonely Planet’s Italy, our most comprehensive guide to Italy, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

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