Best Road Trips Italy

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.

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

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.