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Stretching from the snow-capped mountain ranges in the north to the sun-baked beaches and scirocco-scorched towns of the south, Italy is an ideal destination for a road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Italy, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 24 wonderful drives across the country, from the quiet medieval town of Orta San Giulio and its island, Isola di San Giulio, to the moody, volcanic hillsides surrounding the city of Rome.

Includes insider tips and information, this easy-to-use e-guide reveals Italy at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences.

Inside Road Trips Italy:
-24 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including the vineyards of Chianti, the gastronomic pleasures of Umbria and the emerald coasts of Sardinia
-Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local produce with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop
-All the Italian rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips, plus useful travel, visa and health information
- A fresh new design: Road Trips is an exciting new take on the DK Eyewitness Back Roads series, redesigned and fully updated.

Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to Italy? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy.

About DK Eyewitness: Our Road Trips take the work out of planning a driving tour, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your journey. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

  1. COVER
  2. CONTENTS
  3. HOW TO USE THIS eBOOK
  4. ABOUT THIS BOOK
  5. INTRODUCING ITALY
  6. GETTING TO ITALY
  7. PRACTICAL INFORMATION
  8. DRIVING IN ITALY
  9. WHERE TO STAY
  10. WHERE TO EAT
  11. THE TRIPS
  12. TRIP 1
    1. IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALPS
    2. Asti to Castello di Rivoli 5 DAYS
  13. TRIP 2
    1. THE NORTHERN LAKES
    2. Stresa to Alagna Valsesia 3 DAYS
  14. TRIP 3
    1. ACROSS THE ROOF OF ITALY
    2. Bormio to Rovereto 3–4 DAYS
  15. TRIP 4
    1. THE VENETO
    2. Bassano del Grappa to Venice 4 DAYS
  16. TRIP 5
    1. MOUNTAINS AND LAKES
    2. Laghi di Fusine to Trieste 5 DAYS
  17. TRIP 6
    1. THE ITALIAN RIVIERA
    2. Dolceacqua to Cervo 2–3 DAYS
  18. TRIP 7
    1. THE CINQUE TERRE
    2. Varese Ligure to Montemarcello 4–5 DAYS
  19. TRIP 8
    1. REMOTE HILLS OF NORTH TUSCANY
    2. Lucca to Forte dei Marmi 4–5 DAYS
  20. TRIP 9
    1. CHIANTI VINEYARDS
    2. Siena to San Casciano 3 DAYS
  21. TRIP 10
    1. ON THE PIERO TRAIL
    2. Arezzo to Urbino 3–4 DAYS
  22. TRIP 11
    1. TUSCAN VISTAS
    2. Buonconvento to La Foce 3 DAYS
  23. TRIP 12
    1. ETRUSCAN JOURNEY
    2. Orvieto to Isola del Giglio 3 DAYS
  24. TRIP 13
    1. GOURMET UMBRIA
    2. Spoleto to Preci 2–3 DAYS
  25. TRIP 14
    1. IN THE HEART OF UMBRIA
    2. Lago Trasimeno to Trevi 3 DAYS
  26. TRIP 15
    1. CASTELLI ROMANI
    2. Frascati to Rocca Priora 3 DAYS
  27. TRIP 16
    1. ABRUZZO: MOUNTAINS AND SEA
    2. Gran Sasso to Termoli 4 DAYS
  28. TRIP 17
    1. NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA
    2. Naples to Grotte dell’Angelo 4 DAYS
  29. TRIP 18
    1. THE HEEL OF ITALY
    2. Alberobello to Gallipoli 3 DAYS
  30. TRIP 19
    1. THE GARGANO PROMONTORY
    2. Castel del Monte to Lésina 3 DAYS
  31. TRIP 20
    1. ECHOES OF GREECE
    2. Vibo Valentia to Reggio di Calabria 3–4 DAYS
  32. TRIP 21
    1. SICILY’S VOLCANOES
    2. Taormina to the Aeolian Islands 3–4 DAYS
  33. TRIP 22
    1. SICILIAN BAROQUE
    2. Noto to Necropoli di Pantalica 4–5 DAYS
  34. TRIP 23
    1. SARDINIA: CAPITAL TO COAST
    2. Cagliari to Cala Gonone 4 DAYS
  35. TRIP 24
    1. SARDINIA’S CORAL AND EMERALD COASTS
    2. Bosa to Olbia 4 DAYS
  36. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  37. PHRASE BOOK
  38. DRIVER’S PHRASE BOOK
  39. COPYRIGHT
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