Rick Steves Best of Italy (Third Edition)

Rick Steves Best of Italy puts the real Italy in your hands, whether that's climbing to the top of Florence's campanile or marveling at Venice's architecture on a moonlight Grand Canal cruise.

Hit Italy's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Italy!
*Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money
*Two-day itineraries covering Venice, the Cinque Terre, Florence, the Hill Towns of Central Italy, Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast
*Over 80 full-colour maps and vibrant photos
*Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps
*The best of local culture, flavours, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighbourhoods and museums
*Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around
*Suggestions for day trips to Milan, Lake Como, Pisa, Verona, and Padua
*Coverage ofVenice, Milan, Varenna, Lake Como, Verona, Padua, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Assisi, Orvieto, Civita di Bagnoregio, Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast


Experience Italy's Old World romance and New World excitement for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Italy!

Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Italy is the classic, in-depth guide to exploring the country.