Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Italy

Discover the freedom of the open road with this trusted travel companion featuring 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 you'll find itineraries for classic road trips plus lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs. Full-colour route maps provide easy-to-read, detailed directions, while delightful detours help you see Italy's highlights along the way. Link your trip by cruising from one driving route to the next, and get insider tips to help you get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and stay safe on the road with local driving rules, parking and toll road information.

Stretch your legs with the best things to do outside the car, with essential info at your fingertips including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites and prices. Honest reviews cover all budgets for eating, sleeping, sightseeing and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout, covering Rome, Venice, Pompeii, the Dolomites, Cinque Terre, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Valle d'Aosta, Tuscany, Milan, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Abruzzo, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, Naples, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily and more.