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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s Italy''s Best Trips. Featuring 40 amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you''ll visit along the way, you can stroll Rome''s romantic lanes or take in the majesty of the Dolomites - all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Italy''s Best Trips:

• Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout
• Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests
• Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps and detailed directions
• Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip
• 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

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Italy''s Best Trips is perfect for exploring Italy by road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

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